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The Great Electric Debate: The Fender Strat vs. The Gibson Les Paul
It has inspired many arguments and hopefully a few good tunes. The question is, Stratocaster or Les Paul? Which one of these two storied instruments is the ultimate electric guitar?There are countless makers and models to choose from, but som...
Discover (and Play) New Music!
By: Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Discover (and Play) New Music! Ever feel like your playing is stuck in a rut? Or maybe your technique is OK, but its your music collection that is feeling stale. Listening to and learning new music is a habit that...
By: Kevin Manieri Georges Music A wise person once said, Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. We musicians would do well to live by this code. Weve all had those performances where it seems like everything breaks, falls over, works...
The Musician’s (Secret) Best Friend
By: Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Theres one thing every musician can use to improve his or her playing. It will help a beginner as much as an expert; a drummer as much as a violinist; a vocalist as much as an accordionist. Its portable, easy to use,...
By Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Youre probably used to hearing effects used on electric guitar. Youre also used to seeing guitarists show up to a gig with a dizzying array of stompboxes, pedals, switchers, and other doodads. Sometimes they carry...
By Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Weve all been there. You walk into the music store, go straight for the strings, and draw a complete blank when looking at the endless options.What did I use last time?What does nickel-plated steel sound like?Why do...
Speaker Cabinets: The World of Ohms
By Kevin ManieriGeorges Music So youre thinking about getting a bigger, louder amplifier.In fact, youre thinking about getting what some people call a half-stack that is, an amplifier head and a separate speaker cabinet. You might even go with a...
Hey Mr. DJ...Here Are Some Tips For Your Jar
By Jose ValdesGeorges MusicOrange Park Whether youre a brand new jock, or a seasoned mash-up artist, getting behind the decks and walking your beat is always easier with some good advice.Here are 8 helpful tips for you, Mr. DJ: 1. Know your...
Improve Your Drumming With Less Ismore
By Tim KamakGeorges Music In this Drum Club issue, I would like to introduce all of you to my good friendLess Ismore (get it? Less Is More :-)).Ok, enough with the bad jokes. Defining the Concept For years, successful musicians, songwriters,...
