Shortly after the release of Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, Jimmy Page’s white “Dragon Suit” made its appearance. The suit was custom made, and embroidered were the zodiac symbols for Capricorn, Scorpio and Cancer. Page’s zodiac reference is linked to his… Continue Reading
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s career was shaped very differently to what you would expect from a modern pop icon. He didn’t have a stylist telling him what he should wear, or a musical advisor telling him how he should play. Even… 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
Performing music you’ve written yourself can be a very rewarding experience. The art is in the creation, and original music is your first step towards your very own original product. Unlike other professions, writing music doesn’t require any special level… Continue Reading
If you want to make money from your guitar playing, you will more than likely need to audition somewhere at some point in your career. These are my tips to nail the audition, and they’ve worked for me every time.… Continue Reading
I recently acquired a measurement tool that allows you to scope the nut depth. An interesting observation is how differently the nut is cut for each of my guitars. Although the nut is usually cut to more or less the… Continue Reading
Matt Skiba is the guitarist and vocalist for Blink 182. According to Matt, his dress code has remained constant for his 20 year career. “We don’t have to grow up. I don’t think people have to. It’s all a state of… Continue Reading
In addition to being a military advisor, Jeff has worked with Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and many more. A lot of his work has involved time in the studio as a session player, and his professional dress… Continue Reading
Wes Borland is the guitarist for Limp Bizkit. He’s known for his visual performance style, and has been seen performing in costumes ranging from bunny to kung fu suits. He usually performs with body paint as well as a pair… Continue Reading
