Just the mention of a multi effects unit evokes mixed reactions from guitarists and bass players alike. Purists will shun them, because “analog is always better”, while others, who value functionality, portability, versatility, and a much lower cost than a fully stocked analog pedalboard, will swear by them. This discussion won’t go away anytime soon, …
While shopping for an acoustic guitar, the choices can seem limitless. There are so many different types of acoustic guitars and it can be difficult to choose the one that will compliment you and your playing style. Figuring out which type will best suit your needs can be challenging, which is why we are here …
When it comes to music, it’s fair to say that things move in cycles, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the case of classic rock. Only a decade ago, listening to classic rock was uncool, but over the last few years, it has been making somewhat of a comeback. Old bands are reuniting …
Whether it is for the Holiday season, their birthday, or a special event, putting a little time and effort into choosing a gift goes a long way. If you need a gift for someone who loves to play guitar, look no further! Being a guitar player myself, it was easy for me to put together …
When you’re first learning to play the ukulele, you don’t have to start with boring songs like Mary Had a Little Lamb. What you need is a little inspiration to make learning the ukulele fun and entertaining. Wondering which songs to learn first? Don’t worry; in this article, we’ve listed our favorite easy ukulele songs …
Before there were giant amp walls or electric guitars that became standardized across many genres, music was strictly done acoustically. However, the electric guitar didn’t replace the acoustic guitar. Both instruments continue to have their own niche as tools of expression for musicians. A piece of wood and a set of strings can achieve a …
When I first started releasing my original music, I had no professional experience or knowledge about songwriting in any way, all I knew was what I wanted to say and express through my music! As time went on and I started writing more and working with other musicians and music producers, I realized the importance …
Hollow body guitars are often associated with jazz and blues music, but you’ll find them played across many different genres. While we still have the likes of Pat Metheny, George Benson, John Scofield, and Lee Ritenour delivering some very smooth jazz tones, rock musicians like Dave Grohl, Jack White, and Johnny Marr are also known …
Buying an amp is a big decision and arguably as important, if not more so, as buying a guitar! Your sound quality depends heavily on the quality of your amp. With most things, the more you pay the more you get, but that’s definitely not always the case with guitar amps. There’s an incredible amount …
If you’re a musician that’s always on the move, you know how difficult it can be to carry a full-size guitar along all the time. Bumpy roads and crammed flights can damage precious instruments in a single unfortunate moment. Instead of risking your primary guitars, taking a more compact travel guitar is a great option …