Here are some of the best tools you can use as a musician to move your music career forward faster. Some tools will save you time, others money. All will be useful, so have a look.
Music is an expensive hobby, and the more you get into music, the pricier it tends to get. One of the biggest culprits is accessories. Little things add up, but boy do they make your life easier. Besides, when you start playing shows, there are certain things you just need. In this guide, I’ll go…
So you’ve decided to go for a tube amp rather than a digital, solid-state amp. Good choice. 🙂 That said, professional amps can cost thousands of dollars, and I know not everyone has the budget to get a more expensive one. That’s where this guide comes in! Even in the $300 to $500 range, there…
Looking to buy a new bass drum kick pedal? Well we share with you the best here today! Best Double Pedal ListTop Single Pedals For DrumCompare The Best Cheap Pedals On The Market We also show you what to look for when buying a new drum pedal, so look out for that below too. 🙂…
If you want to mix and master music in your studio, you’re going to need the right gear. A pair of quality studio headphones can make your job much easier. You will likely need proper studio monitors too, but headphones also play an important part in the process. This is especially true in an instance…
Guitars come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. So, what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Well, there are essentially four types of guitars – steel-string acoustics, classical (or nylon-string) acoustics, electrics, and seven, eight, or nine-string electrics. There are other types of guitars, and even subcategories under each of the ones mentioned, but…
In this article, we’re going to compare the 7 best wireless guitar systems. Sometimes, as a musician, you just want to be free of constraints. This is especially true when you’re doing live shows, or are planning an especially energetic jam session. Wireless guitar systems are perfect for these situations, and it just so happens…
If you’ve spent any time listening to radio, you’ve probably noticed how deep and smooth the DJ’s voices sound on air. There are a couple of factors at work here – first, the microphone, and second, the effects. But the effects (maybe EQ and a bit of compression) certainly aren’t as significant as the quality…
Music can be a lot of fun. And, if you want your child to stay in lessons, as much as possible, you should effort to keep it that way. That’s the great thing about drums. You don’t need to be good at drumming to bang on them and make cool sounds. The appeal to a…
So, you’re on the hunt for a great beginner electric guitar. But there are a lot of options to choose from, which can make you second guess yourself at the best of times. Not to worry – we can help you select a guitar or guitar package that’s right for you. Here are the seven…
Some bassists like to keep things simple. They maintain a pure and clear tone, direct from their amp. But many other bassists won’t be able to resist the allure of cool sounding effects units that enhance the sound of some of their songs at just the right moment. There isn’t necessarily a right or a…
So, you’re thinking about taking a ukulele with you on a trip (or multiple trips, as the case may be). Maybe you’re a ukulele player that wants to keep their nice Hawaiian Koa wood instrument at home. Or, maybe you’re a guitarist or bassist that needs an instrument to keep their fingers busy while on…
The importance of comfort should never be overlooked – especially while you’re working in the studio. It’s not unusual for producers or studio engineers to spend long hours at work, editing, mixing and mastering. The more uncomfortable you are, the less you’ll be able to focus over the long haul. That can impact the projects…
Learning the business of music isn’t generally an easy task. It can be easy to get confused about how to get your music out there, but if you learn from those who have already been there and done that, it doesn’t have to be. With that in mind, here are six music business and music…
Technology keeps getting cheaper and better, and the world of acoustic guitar amps is no exception. Not all owners of an acoustic guitar will necessarily need or want an acoustic amp. But if your guitar has a built-in pickup or mic, there’s probably going to come a time when you’re going to want to test…
Mixing music is an art form as much as it is a science. It often requires both theory and practical knowledge as well as experience, creativity and intuition to achieve the perfect mix. A pair of good ears helps too. But even then, the “perfect mix” isn’t set in stone, because it’s entirely subjective. A…