Best YouTube Channels in Music

ANDREW HUANG

Production

Creative music-production experiments and demonstrations.

JustinGuitar

Guitar

Guitar instruction with a structured path for beginners.

David Bennett Music Theory

Theory

Music theory explained through familiar songs and examples.

Nahre Sol

Piano

Piano, composition, and explorations of musical creativity.

12tone

Theory

Illustrated explanations of music theory and song structure.

Charles Cornell

Piano

Piano demonstrations and musical analysis with an entertaining presentation.

Rick Beato

Theory

Musician interviews, song analysis, and music-production discussion.

NPR Music

Performances

Live performances and artist discovery through Tiny Desk and other sessions.

Adam Neely

Theory

Music-theory essays and a working musician’s perspective on performance and composition.

Drumeo

Drums · Lessons

Drum technique, rudiments and demonstrations from guest musicians.

Free videos sit alongside a separate paid course platform.

Scott's Bass Lessons

Bass · Lessons

Bass lessons, song breakdowns and conversations about playing and gear.

The channel also promotes a separate paid learning platform.

Violin Lab Channel

Violin · Lessons

Violin practice advice, with demonstrations of bowing, intonation and technique.

The full external course is a paid product.

New York Vocal Coaching

Voice · Lessons

Singing exercises and explanations of vocal technique, alongside performance analysis.

Mandolin Secrets

Mandolin · Lessons

Mandolin tunes, chords and practice ideas spanning folk, bluegrass and jazz.

Some learning materials belong to a separate paid academy.

Bernadette Teaches Music

Ukulele · Lessons

Beginner ukulele lessons, chord practice and song tutorials, including a structured 30-day learning series.

Free YouTube lessons sit alongside optional paid resources.

Better Sax

Saxophone · Lessons

Saxophone technique, practice ideas and playing by ear, with resources for beginners and developing players.

Also includes equipment reviews, artist interviews and paid courses.

Clarinet Mentors (Michelle Anderson)

Clarinet · Lessons

Clarinet lessons addressing tone, articulation, high notes and common playing difficulties.

An established lesson archive; some extended courses are paid.

Sarah Jeffery / Team Recorder

Recorder · Lessons

Recorder tutorials on getting started, technique and musical expression, with demonstrations for different playing levels.

Tutorials are topic-based rather than one complete sequential course; also includes performances and paid resources.

CelloBello

Cello · Lessons

Cello technique lessons and masterclasses with artist-teachers, alongside discussions about practice and musicianship.

A lesson library rather than a complete beginner course; some material assumes prior experience.

Jim Pankey

Banjo · Lessons

Bluegrass banjo lessons with a ten-part beginner series, tune breakdowns and practice tips.

Start with the beginner playlist; other uploads include performances and instrument discussions.

Learning the Harp

Harp · Lessons

Harp tutorials, practice guidance and demonstrations, with resources for beginning players and learning individual pieces.

Some structured programmes and full song courses require payment.

MandoLessons

Mandolin · Lessons

Mandolin tune lessons, technique demonstrations and play-along practice, including a dedicated beginner series.

Free lessons are accompanied by optional paid courses and community membership.

The Flute Practice

Flute

Flute lessons and guided practice ideas covering tone, breathing, technique and building a consistent practice routine.

Useful for adult learners; free videos sit alongside paid lessons and community programmes.

Charlie Porter

Trumpet

Trumpet demonstrations and lessons exploring sound production, embouchure, technique and musical practice.

Some material assumes existing trumpet experience; performances and paid lesson offers also appear.