History of the Electric Guitar -...
In Guitar - 04/22/12
The fame of the electric guitar started in the big band era when guitarists wanted to amplify their guitars to compete with the large brass sections in jazz orchestras. Earlier, electric guitars were mainly made up of empty acoustic bodies with...
Teach Guitar Part Time - How to...
In Learn - 04/15/12
Teaching guitar is a great way to make some extra income whether you want to teach outside of your 9-5 job or if you're currently at school or university. The great thing is you don't need to be an expert with...
Going From Beginner to...
In Guitar - 04/10/12
Everyone at one point in their life has made the statement "I want to learn to play the guitar." From that point there are infinite possibilities to where that simple idea can go, either people start to learn and instantly become prodigies, or...
Beginners Guide to Teaching...
In Learn - 04/05/12
In any new learning endeavour, there will be obstacles that you will need to overcome, and learning to play the classical guitar is no different. By just having the right learning material is only half of the equation, the other half of the...
Choose the Best Trumpet Straight...
In Info - 03/26/12
Every trumpet player knows a great mute is going to make your playing sound stellar. But how do you choose the best mute for your type of playing?
What Are the 7 Benefits of Organ...
In Learn - 03/26/12
If you have ever seen or heard skilled organ improvisers creating real music on the spot, you were most likely dazzled by their seemingly supernatural abilities. After such an encounter many people have a strong desire to start learning...
Fixing a Poor Home Recording
In Learn - 03/04/12
Professional recording products are becoming more and more accessible on a consumer level. However, making a professional recording takes more than just equipment. What does it take to make a good home recording? What are some ways to fix a bad...
Money Making Music
In Info - 12/11/11
When creating, producing, distributing, promoting and selling a CD, this is an approximate percentage of sales that each party involved receives: Artist (6.6%), Producer (2.2%), Songwriters (4.5%), Distributor (22%), Manufacturing (5%), Retailer...
Guitar Apps - The Practical...
In Guitar - 12/01/11
Smart phones and touch screen tablets have altered the way we live our everyday lives. So many different apps are now available online. These apps can be entertaining, informative, and educational, among other things. It used to be that to be...
3 Ideas to Help Accelerate Learning The Guitar
Posted in Learn - Tuesday, November 8, 2011 @ 10:03 PM
Learning to play the guitar may be a frustrating job for the those just starting out, with all the hand and finger manipulations being unnatural and not comfortable when you're a new comer to holding an instrument. In addition, a number of guitars may have strange shaped necks along with dimensions of the fretboard...