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How to Get a Gig

      By Ben Blakesley Georges Music     You strum a thunderous final chord and the crowd goes wild!You hear your name being chanted as you depart the stage and you're greeted in the wings by throngs of adoring fans asking fo...

Quickly Mic Your Acoustic Guitar

  By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music     Recording an acoustic guitar can be a real challenge, even for seasoned veterans. But it doesn't have to be a horror story. Here are 4 ways to quickly get a realistic and usable acoustic guitar recor...

Record Your Drums With 1 (or 2) Mics

By Ben Blakesley Georges Music Congratulations, you're a drummer! That means you're the coolest member of the band, you have less drama in your life, and an excellent outlet for your anger on the rare occasion you do have issues. Being a drummer is g...

Great Gifts For Musicians

  By Bill TrevenaGeorges Music     Whether youre looking for some last second gift ideas for a band-mate, you were lucky enough to get a Georges Music Gift Card, or even some cold, hard cash, here are some staple ideas to help out with...

What's a Capo, Anyway?

  By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music     You've seen them on the shelves in the stores. They even peer back at you from the guitar headstock of your friend who's been playing for years. But what IS a capo? What does it do? Who would want on...

Line 6 Pocket POD Review

Review: Line 6 Pocket POD Line 6 Pocket POD - $129.99 - Buy Now! By Jon Chappell The Line 6 POD, in all its various incarnations, is one of the best sounding and most successful guitar-based multi-effects processors on the market today. Its available...

Boss ME-70 Review

Product Review from George's Music: BOSS ME-70 Limitless options!   For years, guitarists have been using BOSS effect pedals as a staple to their rig. Whether it be individual pedal effects, or multi-effect boards, BOSS has been a prominent...

Different Kinds Of Wireless Microphones And Their Advantages

by Victor EpandA wireless microphone, as the name implies, is a microphone without a physical cable connecting it directly to the sound recording or amplifying equipment with which it is associated. Wireless microphone systems are a key component in ...

Record Pro-Level Vocals in a Budget Studio

These Dozen Tips Can Give You Better Vocals - Regardless of Your Budget By Craig AndertonVocals are often the most important element of any song, as they're what make the connection with the listener. But do you ever get the feeling your vocals aren'...