YouTube has brought a new realm to music lessons. While it is easy to access and plentiful, it will never replace private lessons with an in-person teacher. Why? While social media does have an interactive aspect, leaving comments and questions on a YouTube video will not necessarily make it fully interactive. When I was growing […]
Online Lessons Teaching Music: A How-To! Read Post »
I’m sharing my current Line 6 Helix rig rundown. I’ve tweaked factory presets, started my own from scratch, messed with IRs, etc. I run completely amuck when I’m working with originals. I’m in 3 cover band projects right now, and I’ve fallen in love with the tone I’m getting from this current setup. BRACE YOURSELVES
Line 6 Helix, 6 cable setup! Read Post »
Most expression pedals are set for one task at a time. The usual settings are volume pedal and wah control. Others include a gain increase, delay increase, and other modifications to individual effects. So few processors deliver the power to automate nearly countless parameters in an assortment of ways. The Line 6 Helix has an incredible
Line 6 Helix Tutorial: Intermediate to Advanced Read Post »
The HX Effects brings the sounds of Helix in a smaller unit for use with your favorite pedalboard setup. The Helix Native plugin brings all of the Helix to your favorite recording software. Without a doubt, Line 6 is spreading the love around for everyone to enjoy.

 I use Helix to record and write my
Line 6 Helix: How I Use It Live. Read Post »
Years and years ago, bands and songwriters went through more or less the same processes of evolution from start to liftoff. You and your buddies would start a group, jam in the garage, maybe write a few great songs while learning some cover tunes. If you were like Lynyrd Skynyrd, all of you would rehearse
The Old Music Industry, Murder By Internet Read Post »
Line 6 has a lot of really great gear. I own (and have held) many different effects processors, amps, and guitars from Line 6’s catalogue. I love the Spider amps, I love my Variax guitars. However, nothing has been more dreamy than the Helix. This board has provided me with nearly limitless power as a
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A band is a perfect formula for musicians and showmen. Your drummer is the backbone of the band, holding everything together. Alongside the drummer is the bassist who functions as the base (bass?) of the rhythm section. From there, all of the other instruments can flow around the beat and groove to create your perfect
How to be the Best Frontman/Woman in your Band Read Post »
We’ve all been in failed band projects. If you haven’t yet, or you’re new to the game… chin up! Bands come and go. Never stop playing. Whether you’re in a cover band or an original band, there are plenty of challenges to overcome. In most cases, the more band members you have the more complicated
Why Bands Are Tough Read Post »
Composer, teacher, and app designer Julian Wright designed iReadGuitar as a simple and efficient learning tool for anyone who wishes to learn to read music and play the guitar. On the surface, iReadGuitar is a clean application with little to no distractions. There are no distracting ads, few things to click, no menus or buttons.
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