As guitarists, we’re learning all the time through lessons, practising, playing, or even just listening. But when is it time to stop? When will you be good enough? The Lightbulb moment. This came just the other day. One of the main reasons I purchased my Fender Player Stratocaster was to have the perfect tool to […]
Should I give up Learning Guitar? Read Post »
Introducing Guitar Center Spring Savings. Check them out today. I’m proud to announce that The Blogging Musician is now an official affiliate of Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instruments retailer, which means I can keep you up to date with you all the latest deals they have to offer. What do I get in
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The Mexican-made Fender Player Plus Stratocaster looks like a LOT of guitar for the money, but is it worth the upgrade, and should you buy one? First, let’s look at what you get for your money, compared to the basic Fender Player Stratocaster. Player Plus Noiseless Stratocaster pickups. Comes fitted stock with Player Plus Noiseless
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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
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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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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
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