As a musician who likely makes some or all of your income off your music, it can be very scary to have a block that stops you in your tracks. Losing your inspiration or the right words can be challenging, and the more strain you put on yourself to try and create, the harder it […]
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The Epiphone Les Paul Junior, and indeed the whole Inspired By Gibson Epiphone line-up looks impressive on paper. But does it live up to the hype? I’m going to split this review into two parts. Part one is my first impressions of the Epiphone Les Paul Junior back in 2020 when I picked it up
Epiphone Les Paul Junior Review: Love at Second Sight? Read Post »
Slap and pop playing on guitar has become very common with genres that like to mix funky and percussive strums into their technique. Besides sounding cool it is a great skill to learn as it involves a focus on rhythm and timing, and it can be practiced along with common chord progressions and scales. Here
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Review of the Maono PD200X USB/XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone. I’ve been recording my own music at home for almost 30 years now, from a Tascam Porta 05 cassette-based multi-track, through most of the BOSS BR series, and finally onto GarageBand for iPad. In all that time, I’ve only ever used two mics: The Shure SM58
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Are you a serious guitar player looking for the perfect guitar and accessories? Look no further than MusicStreet. We will introduce you to MusicStreet and explain why they are the go-to guitar shop for serious guitar players. Wide Range of High-Quality Guitars One of the main reasons why serious guitar players choose MusicStreet is their extensive collection
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Learning to improvise well on the guitar is the holy grail for most guitarists. Here Zac Green from popular music blog ZingInstruments.com introduces us to his 6 steps to learning jazz guitar improvisation. Enjoy. Anyone familiar with the dulcet tones of Wes Montgomery or Pat Metheny will know that Jazz Guitar is a law (and
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If you enjoy listening to music in any capacity, you may find that it puts you at ease and often transports you to another place when you’re feeling stressed or concerned about everyday life. That’s not an accident. Music is special. It can be so impactful that it’s often used as a form of therapy
Harmony for the Soul: Music Therapy’s Healing Power Across All Ages Read Post »
After two years of tinkering with my Fender Player Stratocaster, what’s the one mod that’s had the most impact? In the video below, I’ll take you through all the mods I’ve made and whether or not they were worth it. But there’s one in particular that is the real game-changer. Don’t forget to subscribe to
Fender Stratocaster: One mod to rule them all! Read Post »
