Every guitarist finds the need to resting their guitar occasionally. Even pros with guitar techs sometimes need to restring their own guitars, especially if they aren’t on tour or recording an album. As a beginner, this is a useful skill as well. … [Continue reading]
“The drums are too loud!” For better or for worse, drummers often find themselves having to make compromises to ensure they aren’t overpowering a band or playing at a volume that isn’t suited to a specific venue. This often occurs at churches, … [Continue reading]
We’ve all thought about getting back at someone for what they did. Does that make us awful human beings? The reality is that revenge might make us feel better in the moment, but rarely if ever does it solve a problem. It can even leave you with a … [Continue reading]
Looking for a plastic trombone? Then there’s a good chance you fall under one of these categories: You’re a beginner. You’re not sure whether you want to commit to trombone yet, but you want to give it a try. You’re on a tight budget. You’d … [Continue reading]
Having a music career in the 21st century is all about finding a balance between acquiring and maintaining your fan base, and consistently creating new content. Of course, these things go hand in hand – if you’re constantly creating, you’re … [Continue reading]
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]