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
GarageBand iPad YouTube Tutorials Read Post »
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
Fender Player Stratocaster Review Read Post »
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 »
It’s been 18 months since I acquired my Yamaha FG850 Acoustic Guitar and put together a video review. In this in-depth review, I’ll look at the guitar in much greater detail. Now that I’ve got a good bit of experience with the guitar, a few notable good and bad points have emerged, which I’ll use
Yamaha FG850 Acoustic Guitar Review: 18 months on. Read Post »
Running a successful band is about more than producing killer riffs and writing vocals. You have to be able to brand yourself effectively if you want to land contracts and build an engaged following. However, building a brand around your artistic project can be tricky. Unlike a business, your goal isn’t solely to increase profits.
Balancing Building Your Band’s Brand and Staying True to Yourself Read Post »
Introducing the Altar Guitar/bass amp stand. Now Live on Kickstarter for 30 days! I’ve always thought the space above the guitar amp was wasted, particularly when gigging Sure, I’ve been known to use the top of my amp to place my plectrums and other gig paraphernalia, but I never thought of actually having the guitar
Altar – Guitar / bass & amp stand Read Post »
Learn these 8 chords, and you can play 8,000 songs! by Steven Kendzorski for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Learning how to play guitar is an exciting and unique adventure for every beginner guitar player, and there are thousands of videos, articles, and YouTube channels that share different approaches to the craft. While there
The First Chords Everyone Should Learn On Guitar Read Post »
The guitar is such a versatile, accessible instrument, with an incredibly low barrier to entry. But what are the possibilities? What are the steps to guitar mastery? Spoiler alert! The beauty of learning guitar is that it’s never been about levels, it’s never been a competition. The truth is, the guitar can take you wherever
The 10 Levels of Guitar Mastery Read Post »
