“My guitar is only 2 years old and already needs a re-fret”. I have heard this complaint many times. Why do some guitar frets last longer than others? There are…
If you’re a musician, and interested in promoting your music online, then you should read this. Most people think that advertising is just about getting their name out there. They…
The Benefits of Practicing Guitar with Backing Tracks The process of learning guitar has tremendously transformed in the last couple of years. In the 90s we had the famous audio…
While working at the local Acoustic Music shop here in Salt Lake City I often sell guitars to first-timers. These people, who’ve never picked up a guitar before in their…
I’ve been teaching guitar for almost 10 years. Over this period of time I’ve taught hundreds, maybe even thousands of students. Different walks of life, different skills, but the same goal –…
Have you ever wondered why right-handed guitarists fret the notes with their left hand, and left-handed guitarists do it with their right? Surely, that should be the other way around?!…
The other day I was sitting in the living room with my Nepalese host family here in Kathmandu, waiting out this interminable petrol crisis we’re currently experiencing, trying to ward…
These days it’s increasingly hard firstly to find a gig, and secondly to keep it. Over many years as a working guitarist in Europe and the US, my one consistent…
‘… the minimalist attitude is vulnerable to mishap and can lead down the dark and dismal road to disaster …’ So you’ve got your first gig! Well done. But what…
The E7 Chord “Issue 6 and we’re only on E7”, I here you wail. “Nothing more interesting?” Well there is, but in the past we have demo’d more unusual chords and thought…
Everyone knows rock stars get the best of everything, including the latest (and most expensive) guitars, amps, and pedals. But you don’t have to be a pro to upgrade your…
METAL ALLEGIANCE TO BRING THEIR MUSICAL CRUSADE TO THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN ANAHEIM ON JANUARY 21st, 2015 All-Star Lineup Consisting Of Frank Bello, Charlie Benante, Chuck Billy, Chris Broderick,…
