Have you ever had someone tell you that you need to “DI” your acoustic guitar, but you’re unsure why? You may be wondering if it’s necessary to spend some money on a DI box. The answer to that question is… Continue Reading
1. Preparation You want to minimize “fixing” things later on down the line. This can range from playing the wrong notes, to having an undesirable recorded guitar tone (discussed later). As a performing musician, you want to first and foremost… Continue Reading
If you’re a musician, your performance is split into two categories, namely the audio and the visual aspect. Stage presence can be summarized as the visual aspect of the performance. If you’re a very talented guitar player, you will need… Continue Reading
If you’re performing live, you’re definitely going to need some form of a tuner. I’ve come across semi-professional musicians who don’t use one and rely solely on their ears for tuning up. This is the wrong approach, as a good… Continue Reading
Everybody’s gig checklist is personal; however there are a few things you don’t want to leave behind. I’ve compiled a list of the essential items that you should always have when playing guitar live. I’ve left out the obvious stuff,… Continue Reading
Playing music is a great way to make money. It’s one of the few industries that allows you to really have fun while you’re “working”. But don’t be blinded by the glitz and glamour. Being a musician, for the most part,… Continue Reading
Navigating around the globe with your guitar can be a stressful task. The mercy of your prized instrument is left in the hands of airport employees who don’t always grasp how fragile and valuable your guitar may be. According to… Continue Reading
We’ve all heard horror stories of people’s gear getting stolen out of the tour van. It’s almost every month now that I see a Facebook post from an unlucky musician who has fallen victim to instrument theft. Do I Need Instrument… Continue Reading
There’s a million different sounds that you can get from your guitar alone, and Joe Bonamassa shows us how to really dial them in. According to Bonamassa, it’s possible to achieve a plethora of sounds without the need for any pedals.… Continue Reading
1 – Vocals Your voice may not be your primary instrument, although learning to sing will increase your value as a musician. Singing and playing guitar at the same time can be tricky and will probably require some work on… Continue Reading
