Learning the guitar is a never-ending journey. The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know. Books If you’re planning on being a self-taught guitarist, books should be your primary resource. Some books stand out amongst others. It’s… Continue Reading
The evolution of the electric guitar is still underway. During the era of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart, it hadn’t even been conceived yet. It has little history and predefined rules. It’s easy to forget that the electric guitar was… Continue Reading
Today we have technology at our fingertips that people only dreamed about in the past. So why not use it to our advantage when practising and composing? A DAW (digital audio workstations) is software used for multi-track recording. You can… Continue Reading
Modeling vs. profiling When entering the digital realm there are two paths to follow. There’s the amp modeling route, and the more recent (and pricier) addition is amplifier profiling made popular by the Kemper Profiling Amp. A multieffects pedal typically… Continue Reading
Ernie Ball 12 Pack (x2) – I hate running out of strings, which is why I like to buy a lot in one go. Twenty-four packs of strings in total keeps me going for a while without the worry of… Continue Reading
Depending on what you want to do with your music, you will need to know varying degrees of theoretical knowledge in order to achieve your goals. Playing live happens to be a particular avenue where little to no knowledge is… Continue Reading
Income Breakdown Since performing live for the first time in 1982, Metallica has performed over 1600 shows in a total of 7 worldwide tours. Metallica started out playing small festivals as a supporting act for bands with greater popularity, although… Continue Reading
Sometimes it may be required that you connect your amplifier to a different set of speakers. This is especially common for the gigging guitarist, as often you may want to plug into a cabinet that’s already on stage. Note: Never… Continue Reading
If you’re in show business, your image plays an important role. Have you wondered how your favorite music icons manage to obtain that perfect stage look? The answer is in custom clothing. Going to the mall and shopping for clothes… Continue Reading
What is a Condenser Microphone? A condenser microphone includes a built-in amplifier which provides a low output impedance. This means that the microphone requires electrical power to drive its active circuitry, usually in the form of phantom power. Due to… Continue Reading