The time has come to grow our community of contributors and readers. Welcome to the brand new Forums page! I’ve decided to set up a bunch of forums on the site to bring our readers and contributors together, ask questions and share thoughts. I’ve tried to make it as simple and accessible as possible. so […]
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In the market for a Fender/Squier Stratocaster or a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul? Which is better, or are they too different to compare? For years I’ve either owned a Fender/Squier Stratocaster or a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul. When I’ve owned a Strat, I’ve always wanted a Les Paul, and vice versa, but now for the first time
Stratocaster vs. Les Paul: Which is Better? Read Post »
Evidence suggests that listening to music involves the entire brain, activating each and every section. This means that your whole brain is getting a workout and neural pathways become strengthened. Musicians will also understand the brainpower required to play an instrument and may not be surprised to learn that music can boost cognitive performance. A growing
Growing Evidence That Music Increases Intelligence Read Post »
Logic never really plays a part when it comes to the passionate, emotional world of the Guitar Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). In the run up to some forthcoming gigs, I really thought I had my gear sorted this time. My favourite guitar, the Epiphone ES-335 PRO, giving me some massive semi-acoustic tones + an extra coil-tap
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The idea that music can have a beneficial impact on plants continues to be debated, not only in the scientific community, but among the general population. With that said, there are many gardeners who swear by the idea that music can help plants thrive. In addition, through the years, there have been scientific studies that
The Affect of Music on Plants: A Look at Scientific Studies Read Post »
You’ve worked your butt off to get to here; been writing songs like crazy, found a way to record a demo, reached out to a venue, and got that sweet, sweet message back that you’re on the bill. Now what do you do? Unless you were an emergency add-on and the gig is tomorrow, you’ve
First Show Preparedness Guide Read Post »
Guitars have been around for ages. Such an instrument is one of the reasons why we’re able to recognize legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page who have stamped their names in the music industry for their stellar and iconic performances with their guitars. Their talents are branded as gold, and most
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Social media has been a godsend for just about any industry that benefits from a marketing campaign, and one of those industries is music. Music and promotion go hand-in-hand, so much so that many believe the music industry is over saturated. Shameless promotions from bad musicians may get them seen, but if you’re like me
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Invaluable tips and insight for working cover bands There are many types of bands out there. You have original bands, cover bands, tribute bands, etc. Within those categories are subcategories like hobbyists, working musicians, etc. I’ve met plenty of different players. Some are young guys just trying to gain experience and have fun. Some are
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