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If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home. Whether you ...

It turns out PVC pipes are good for more than just making cannons, you can also turn them into a surprisingly pleasant-to-the-ear musical instrument. In the video above, YouTube user Snubbyj—who has ...

With the PVC material, the cost drops to about $57 LUTHIER, IVAN DA SILVA OLIVEIRA, SAYING:"The most important thing is to bring music to all sectors, to all people." YOUNG MUSICIAN, GABRIEL SANTOS ...

Using over 20′ feet of PVC pipe, a whole bunch of 2 x 4’s and a few nuts and bolts, [Jeremy] and his cousin put together a rather unique percussion pipe organ. [Jackson], his cousin who is a musician ...

Music is a great creative outlet for kids — as well as an easy way to keep them occupied — but you don’t have to buy expensive instruments to encourage your little Mozart to make music. From kids’ ...

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Start your family band by crafting some awesome homemade instruments. Most of these are super easy to make, and kids will have a blast banging on a tin can drum, shaking DIY maracas, and making some ...

When it comes to Blue Man Group's instruments, almost everything is made by hand. PVC pipes and other industrial materials are par for the course. We got to peek inside the studio to see some of the ...

Learn how to make musical instruments with recycled materials using a metal washtub, the washboard, and playing spoons to make homegrown music. One way to save money and have a good time all at once ...