Who says you need expensive amps and microphones to record guitar? Who says you need costly multi-effects units or pedalboards to capture an awesome tone? These days, all you need is a killer VST plugin along with some impulses to achieve stellar … [Continue reading]
Today I'm going to give you some easy ukulele songs you can start learning right away. Learning the ukulele is a lot of fun. And, while method books can be a great source of information, playing through their beginner examples is often tedious and … [Continue reading]
As most brass instrumentalists will tell you, using the right mouthpiece can make a huge difference. It can enhance the tone of the instrument, give you more control and help you develop your embouchure technique. In this guide, we’ll be … [Continue reading]
UK is home to many legendary record labels, some independent, some major and many somewhere in between. Many of these labels were born out of the DIY punk movement in the late 70s, and that DIY ethos continues to inform the attitudes of labels … [Continue reading]
Los Angeles is one of the best music cities in the U.S. and many people move there hoping to make their dreams of fortune and fame a reality. It isn’t just musicians either. It’s a melting pot of talent, from models and actors to photographers and … [Continue reading]
With so many reports and stats coming at you, sometimes it’s hard to know which to trust. It can even be a challenge trying to decode and interpret them. Music industry executives might be happy about the influx of money they’re seeing right now, … [Continue reading]
So, you’re thinking about learning the keyboard. Whatever skills you learn on a keyboard tend to be highly transferable, since the same basic concepts apply to piano, organ, harpsicord, accordion and many other instruments. Of course, you would … [Continue reading]
Having an acoustic piano in your home is a treat. Having to move it is not. Throughout my childhood, I practiced on my grandmother’s 70-year-old upright piano – it didn’t stay in tune and some of the keys had chips in them, which would make my … [Continue reading]
It’s time for a fun song list. In case you hadn’t noticed, there are many songs out there about food and drink. Oftentimes, the reference to food or drink is just a metaphor for something else, and the songs usually have deeper meanings, but … [Continue reading]
Hi friend, Shaun Letang here. In this article we're going to look at how you can begin to replace lost income from your teaching and gigging during this tough time. With gigs being canceled left and right, coronavirus has been playing havoc on the … [Continue reading]