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10 Things Every Drummer Needs to Know
Sometimes, we get so hooked on something that we try to run before we can walk. Music can have that effect! Here are 10 things that I really wish I had learned before I had ever picked up a pair of drumsticks. Forward this to a new player you know, a...
7 Things You Must to Do at an Open Mic Night
You're fired up and ready! You've been playing your instrument for a few months now and you're ready to show the world what you've got.You may not be ready for stadiums, but you figure your local coffee shop's Wednesday night Open Mic Night is a good...
Recording Electric Guitar In 1 Easy Step
By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music
There are many aspects of recording that will drive you nuts: getting the perfect drum sound, recording an isolated vocal in the same room as the band, getting rid of that annoying air conditioner hum!...
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...
Auto-Fixation: Guitar Repairs You Can Do Yourself
By Jon Chappell
I often break down my guitar maintenance activities into two categories: cleaning and tweaking. Cleaning covers everything from wiping the strings to dusting the metal and wood parts to using liquid polishes and fine-grade steel wool ...
Hang-in There Its A Long Story
12th November 2008 Author: ozguitarplayer
The Notes.
When we count we go from1 to 10 and repeat that pattern of 10 by going from11 to 20, and 21 - 3 and so on. In music we use the alphabet instead of numbers and it is A...
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'...
The Care and Feeding of Your Axe
Simple Things You Can Do to Clean and Preserve Your Guitar
By Jon Chappell
To keep your guitar healthy and happy, you dont have to do much more than give it a comfortable place to live and perform routine maintenance, which requires little more than ...
By Ben Blakesley
Everyone loves the sound of a well played slide guitar, but not everyone has the time or patience necessary to master this artform. For those of you who fall into that category, here is a quick and easy 'cheat' that can get you playi...
