The process of buying an instrument like a trombone for yourself or your child can be an arduous task if you, like most parents or new musicians, don’t know what to look for. Don’t worry, though, after years of playing and teaching trombone, I’ll share exactly what to look for and what to avoid below. …
Guitarists have different endeavors. Some practice alone at home, others play in a band or studio setting. If you’re new to the scene of amp headphones, choosing the best headphones for guitar amps may seem like a daunting task with so many products available. Whether you’re looking for studio cans, something to plug directly into …
When choosing a new amp, often the biggest factor to consider is your budget. If you are on a budget, you may be worried about the quality of the amp you can afford. While it could seem to be a pretty daunting task to find something that’s both “good” and “cheap”, once you start to …
Playing a fretless bass guitar can be a challenge compared to playing a fretted bass, but it’s a challenge many players find to be extremely rewarding. It’s a different feel and sound that some prefer. It will certainly take some getting used to but if you are an experienced bass player and are up for …
There comes a time in every musician’s career when they finally decide to take that step forward and begin looking to look for an upgrade from their current model and start looking at what the higher end guitars have to offer. This article will give you insight into which guitar is the perfect fit for …
Les Claypool is known as a modern bass-playing powerhouse and a punk-rock virtuoso. His mastery of the bass has made him genre-defying. He is as well-versed in jazz fusion as he is in heavy metal or progressive rock. His band Primus mixed funk, metal, and other genres to create something unique. Known for his crazy …
The electric guitar is easily one of the most interesting instruments of our time. And since its invention back in the first half of the 20th century, things have changed a lot. However, some basic principles that we see even today have been established back in the 1950s, with classic guitars like Fender Stratocaster, Fender …
When it comes to creating unique guitar tones, effects pedals provide musicians with the platform to express themselves in an original and interesting way. Indeed, amplifiers and guitars have a notable impact on the tone and style of a guitarist, but when you throw effects pedals into the mix, a new dimension of possibilities opens …
It’s a testament to Neil Young’s incredible vocal and songwriting ability that his prodigious guitar playing often goes unnoticed in comparison. Neil’s early rock and roll roots are reflected in his guitar playing, which alternates between a raucous rock and sweet, delicately picked acoustic work. His early career consisted largely of troubadour-style folk music firmly …
One reason why playing acoustic guitar is so popular is because it’s so easy to get started. All you really need is the guitar itself, pick it up from time to time, and learn something new. However, things get a bit more complicated when you decide to share your playing with the world, whether through …