One of the most universally misunderstood genres, emo has been scrutinized for the subculture it spawned since its birth in the mid-1980s. Also known as emocore or emotional hardcore, the genre is defined as having “an emphasis on emotional expression with lyrics that are personal or confessional and deal with topics such as failed romance, …
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 …
While you could store your favorite guitar in a case or on a floor stand, hanging it on your wall does have some advantages. Along with essentially making your guitar a wonderful piece of wall decor, it’s also a very practical way to store your guitar in your studio or practice room. Over the years …
A good practice amp will offer you just the right amount of output power without sacrificing tone, all without annoying your neighbors or roommates. There have never been as many great options available for low wattage practice amps as there is on the market today. Whether you’re looking for something micro/portable, something tube-driven, or a …
As an acoustic guitar player, one of the most important areas of upkeep on your instrument is undoubtedly your strings. Low quality or worn-out stings will almost surely have a negative effect on how your strings vibrate and thus the sound your guitar resonates. Many guitarists are overwhelmed by all the different types of strings …