After 10 years of being a Les Paul man, and both lately and historically being a Fender Stratocaster devotee… Why am I gassing for a Gibson SG? So should I buy a Gibson SG? I’ve never owned one, and over the years I’ve justified that decision with many reasons, both from experience and from the […]
Should I Buy a Gibson SG? Read Post »
As a musician, you know how important it is for you to get discovered. But the music industry can be a difficult place to navigate and make your mark. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to increase your chances of getting noticed by industry professionals and fans alike. From The Blogging Musician,
7 Steps to Getting Your Music Discovered Read Post »
Having a variety of piano compositions in your repertoire is crucial for piano playing. This will allow you to hone your abilities and technique and make you more aware of piano music’s long history and rich tradition. The most recognizable and significant piano compositions—which every musician should be familiar with—are explored in this article. Classical
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Since mid-2021, Guitar Tricks™; a hugely popular online guitar lesson company, has been kindly contributing some fantastic guitar lesson articles on these very pages. How good is that?! Well, it’s too good to pass you by, so I’ve gathered all the articles together where they belong, in a brand new Guitar Tricks™ category, for easy
Exciting New Guitar Tricks™ Collaboration! Read Post »
By Gary Heimbauer for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Power chords are at the heart of rock and roll! Bands as diverse as The Ramones, AC/DC, and Nirvana all used them constantly to create many great songs. So what is a power guitar chord? In this beginner guitar lesson, we will find out! A
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To share your music with others and build your fanbase, you need to get out there. You need to start performing and holding those live gigs. You need to start working on perfecting what you offer. When you are hosting a music gig, you want the venue to be just right. Considering the following points
Finding and Booking a Venue for Your Next Music Gig: What Is Important? Read Post »
I’ve recently uploaded my first 5 videos for a new GarageBand iPad YouTube playlist. Check the playlist out here… and here’s a quick rundown of the content. Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for all the latest uploads and updates here. The YouTube channel isn’t just about GarageBand, I also have playlists
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Fender Player Stratocaster Review. In-depth review of the Fender Player Stratocaster. Is this the best value electric guitar money can buy? New video added. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. The preamble Before we start, know this: This latest guitar review is a long time in the making. If you’re a reader
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I recently replaced the original bent-steel guitar saddles on my Fender Player Stratocaster with block saddles. Should you do the same? Now video added. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. Bent Steel Guitar Saddles. The traditional choice, and standard issue on my Fender Player Strat, as well as, surprisingly, the new American
Block vs Bent Steel Guitar Saddles? Read Post »
