Ear Training 101
Have you ever been playing with other musicians and noticed that they are able to pick out certain sounds, chords, notes, keys and more just by listening? This is most likely due to their great musical ear and the fact that they may be training their ears when it comes to music. As you progress
Ways to Improve Your Lead Guitar Playing
For some guitarists, playing the lead guitar is one of the most enjoyable parts of playing the guitar. This means soloing, playing cool licks, exploring different scales and much more. However, being a great lead guitar player does take lots and lots of practice, especially if you want to play in a band or group.
Should Your Kid Take Music Lessons?
As children begin to grow and develop interests from an early age, you may notice that some of their interests lie in the category of music. Similar to sports and other hobbies, music can be a great way to meet new friends, express creativity and reach personal goals. In addition, a child’s interest in music
Ways To Spice Up Your Live Performance
If you’re new to playing live shows or you are even an experienced player at gigs, it can always be good to try new things or add a little more to your live performance once you have the basics down. While this can change things up for your audience, it can also break you out
Must-Have Accessories for Guitar Players
Being a guitar player usually comes with the territory of having a lot of gear to carry around with you to practice, gigs and the like. While there is a lot of cool gear to have as a guitarist, not all of it may be necessary. That being said, there are definitely some accessories and
Concert Safety Tips
Attending a concert can be just as fun as playing one, especially if you are seeing one of your favorite bands or artists. It can also be a good way to see and discover new bands, as well as find some inspiration for your own music. That being said, staying safe at a concert or
How to Get Your First Gig
There comes a time in the life of many musicians where playing live is a very possible reality. Whether that be if you have written your own songs as a solo artist or play with a band or any other type of group. The problem is, many musicians do not know where to begin when
Guitar Maintenance 101
Taking care of your guitar is an essential part of being a guitarist. It is crucial to keep your instrument in the best shape possible in order to preserve its quality, sound and longevity. Despite what some musicians think, taking really good care of your guitar is not as hard as it seems. It basically
How to Build Your Own Home Recording Setup
If you are a musician who has been in the process of writing music, then recording your songs may be the next step for you to take. A majority of the time, professional studios can be very expensive, which may deter a lot of musicians from actually recording their songs. However, there is a less
Using the CAGED Method
As a beginner or even as a skilled guitarist, the fretboard of a guitar may not make perfect sense when looking at it. Unlike a piano, the notes on a guitar’s fretboard are not exactly laid out in perfect order. While this may be frustrating for some players, learning the CAGED method can help guitar
Acoustic Guitar Options for Advanced Guitar players
As a guitar player, it is sometimes common that you upgrade your gear as your skill level continues to increase. There are some instruments out there that are great for beginners and getting to know the instrument, but there is also gear out there that can better suit different players’ needs. This is especially true
Great Tips to Make Your Practice More Productive
Practicing at home can be a challenge for musicians of all instruments involved in all types of music. It can be loaded with distractions, as well as a lack of routine that prohibits you from taking the next steps to becoming better. In order to be practicing successfully at home, you need to create an