A Guide to Acoustic Guitar Pickups

For acoustic guitar players who are starting to record music, playing gigs, or just want some more volume when practicing, getting a pickup in your acoustic guitar is a good option. Usually, this will give you a little bit more freedom to do what you want with your instrument. That being said, there are a

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Music Production Tips for Beginners

Music production may just be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding pursuits in the field of music. Consisting of recording, mixing, mastering, and much more, music production takes some practice and determination to get where you want to be. Just like all things in the world of music, if you work hard at it,

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How to Balance Learning Multiple Instruments

If music is your passion or favorite hobby, then you may have tried to learn multiple instruments at the same time at some point. While it is great to try and learn more than one thing at once, there are definitely some things to keep in mind when tackling two instruments at the same time.

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Ways to Boost Your Musical Creativity

In the world of music, it is not uncommon in the slightest for musicians to experience droughts of creativity. This could pertain to creativity in songwriting, coming up with new ideas, practicing or even recording. A lack of creativity could be caused by a variety of factors, but what is important is finding ways out

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Must-Have Accessories for Drummers

When people think of drummers and their gear, their first thoughts may often jump to the basics. This includes a full kit and sticks. What some may not realize is that there is an abundance of interesting and essential gear out there for drummers to own and try. Whether that means gear for actually playing

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Why Choose Scottsdale Music Academy?

If you are looking for music lessons of all kinds in Scottsdale, then look no further. Scottsdale Music Academy offers all types of lessons, including guitar, bass, keys, drums and even vocal lessons. Now, we know it can be difficult to decide on a place to go for lessons, but here are a few reasons

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A Guide to Proper Recording Studio Etiquette

Playing and recording in a studio for the first time is a huge step in the career of a musician. It can teach you a lot about the recording process, as well as what it means to produce a quality piece of music. However, it is important to follow certain guidelines when in a studio.

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How to Choose a MIDI Keyboard

If you are recording music at home or even in a studio, then you know that a MIDI keyboard is a pretty essential piece of gear to own. Basically, a MIDI keyboard is a tool that allows you to sequence music and record a variety of different sounds all from one device. It also acts

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Tips for Improving Your Bass Playing

From an outsider’s perspective, the bass might seem like a fairly simple instrument to learn. With only four strings, it can’t be that hard, right? Well, once you start to dive into learning the bass, you will find that this instrument holds endless possibilities of things to play and learn. Playing and learning the bass

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New and Interesting Acoustic Guitars to Try

If you are in the market for a new acoustic guitar but you want to try something different, there are all kinds of acoustics out there to shop around for. There are hybrid guitars, travel guitars, lap steel guitars and so much more. Each of these instruments are very versatile in their own ways and

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How to Increase Your Confidence in the World of Music

Being a confident musician can sometimes be a challenge, especially since the odds of being around tons of talented people are very high. Although having confidence when it comes to music may come naturally to others, some people need to take the time to work on it gradually. If you find yourself feeling a lack

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Guitar Techniques for Beginners

When you first start to play the guitar or you are continuing to progress as a player, there are endless things to learn. Although it may seem overwhelming, taking things one step at a time can be a great help in managing your time when practicing the guitar. This is especially true for learning new guitar

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WHY SMA

At Scottsdale Music Academy we make it our mission to ensure nothing stands in the way of musical expression. Our team of music pros has been where you are and understands just how hard learning music can be. Through our many years of experience, expert training, and plenty of trial and error along the way, we’ve mastered the art of music…and you can, too.

With custom and interactive music lessons, the freedom to learn how and when you want, and a team of real-life musicians by your side throughout it all, we make learning an instrument fun, easy, and foolproof.

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