Musical Gear

The History Of Marshall Amps

Anthony — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:32:15 +0000

When we think of the world of rock music, we think of the bands that have entertained us, their look and their sound. We instantly think of the guitars that are part of their style, from the classic design of the Fender Stratocaster to the timeless cool of the Gibson Les Paul. Just as important to [...]

Simple First Steps to Learning Guitar

Anthony — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:08:06 +0000

The guitar is a firm favourite when it comes to learning how to play a new instrument. Most people choose this instrument due to its versatility and the choices available. Unlike many of the other instruments available, the guitar enables you to start learning the music you want to play from classic to rock and [...]

Guitar Lessons – Beginners Tips and Tricks

Anthony — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:37:49 +0000

A new guitarist should think about both a commitment to a long learning process, but also to repeating a number of daily tips and tricks that can help them to become a better player at a faster speed. The main focus of a player should be on refining the basics, from getting used to rhythm [...]

The History Of MTV’s “Unplugged”

Anthony — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:06:36 +0000

Think 'unplugged' and the image that comes to mind is a band or artist playing tracks that had previously been recorded on amplified instruments like electric guitars or synthesizers being played on acoustic instruments or piano. The word became part of the popular MTV series launched in 1989 but the unplugged seeds had been sown [...]

Introduction to Audio Mixing

Anthony — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:37:04 +0000

The home studio can be a wonderful way to capture your self-expression without breaking the wallet, but many beginner and intermediate studio engineers (and even some experts!) encounter a significant obstacle in their quest to record the perfect song. This obstacle is audio mixing. Upon hearing that term, many think it is just a matter [...]

Choosing the Right Guitar Pedal

Anthony — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:24:51 +0000

Countless musicians love to boast about their massive guitar pedal collection, and videos on websites will reveal that many of these guitarists have huge amounts of pedals strewn about the stage. In many cases, having this many pedals is unnecessary, yet many guitarists feel that the more pedals they own, the better a play they [...]

Starting a Home Recording Studio on a Budget Part 2

Alonso — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:00:40 +0000

So you've read the first article and you now know the basic components that make up a home recording studio. You've got the money saved up, cash is in hand, and you are ready to make the plunge. Here are my personal recommendations for a hassle free setup without spending too much. Microphone(s) - If [...]

Starting a Home Recording Studio on a Budget Part 1

Anthony — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:27:41 +0000

So you have a band going, you are playing a few gigs here and there, and you feel as though it is time to get your music out there in a material format! The next logical step is recording a sweet record that will make you millions, or maybe you just want to lay down [...]

How to Start A Successful Band – Part 2

Alonso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:02:25 +0000

You've read the first segment, and you now have a well-practiced band with a full line-up, a catchy band name and enough songs to play continuously for about thirty minutes. Apart from the neighbours who pretend they like your music but secretly wish you would keep it down, who else is going to listen to your band? [...]

How to Start A Successful Band – Part 1

Alonso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:42:28 +0000

So you want to be a rock star, huh? You've been playing your instrument for a while now in your bedroom and you are ready to assemble a band that will show the world what you're all about, but before you begin, you must take a step back and think about a few things. In [...]