Jerry Cantrell is the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist for Alice in Chains. His dress code is relatively simple, and can be achieved with a black outfit complemented with some jewelry. Jerry is a supporter of the MusiCares fund, which… Continue Reading
For smaller venues, a powerful tube amplifier may not be the choice of preference. You could always use guitar amp emulation, but many guitar players still feel like they’re missing the experience of a real tube amplifier. That’s where 1-watt… 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
Dave’s main guitar is the Gibson Trini Lopez signature edition. It resembles the Gibson ES-335, however the f-holes are diamond shaped and the headstock is different. Dave claims to have seen the guitar in a music store in the early 90’s.… Continue Reading
It’s extremely easy to connect your portable device to the PA system. All you need is the right cable to connect to the mixing console. You should ensure that the volume on your portable device is set to maximum for… Continue Reading
Audacity Audacity is the best choice for simple audio editing and recording of MP3 and WAV files. Installation is quick and easy, so you’ll be up and running within a few minutes. It’s open source software, and works with Windows,… Continue Reading
Goals are important because they help us improve as musicians. Here are all the categories that require your attention if you’re serious about your guitar playing. I personally devote some time to developing every category as much as possible (except… Continue Reading
Do you ever get nervous before you have to perform live on stage? The fear you experience may be unjustified in comparison to those with an actual phobia for crowds. It’s called Agoraphobia, and it’s an extreme and irrational fear… 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
According to statistics, the cost of a music concert tickets has increased by 400% since 1980, rising much faster than inflation. This is mainly because record sales have dropped significantly, and artists now rely on income generated from tours to… Continue Reading
