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The next time you listen to an album with your favorite guitarist, close your eyes and listen to the guitar. What do you like about it? What makes you want to turn up the volume? It can pretty much be guaranteed that it is not what brand of guitar they are playing or what color it is. In the end, it all comes down to tone, and this article will help you choose the best guitar in that regard.   Continue reading →

Learning how to play the guitar (or any instrument) is easily one of the most satisfying artistic endeavors one can do in their life. But it's not easy. There will be times when you feel as though you want to give up or that you're just not able to learn. Luckily, that's not true. Anyone who is willing to give it the time required can learn. But depending on what type of guitar you begin your journey on, the initial path can be a bit different. Below are the pros and cons of learning on either an acoustic or electric guitar.   Continue reading →

A player's tone consists of several important parts, with nearly every piece of their chain playing a role in the end result. While certain pieces such as pickups, amp choice, guitar type and effects (if used) are prime components, picks can also make a difference, although to a much lesser degree. Picks come in a variety of configurations. Depending on your choice of material, thickness and shape, a pick can affect tone is subtle ways, mainly by determining how percussive a string sound will be.   Continue reading →

There's much more to the guitar than playing in standard tuning! While the classic EADGBE structure clearly remains the de facto setup, experimenting with alternate tunings is an excellent way to expand your musical horizons and inspire creativity. Playing in alternate guitar tunings will also help you better understand the relationship between notes and chords as you will have to relearn shapes that correspond with the tuning. While there are many to explore, below are three of the most popular alternate guitar tunings.   Continue reading →

Nowadays, the music industry is more fragmented and competitive than ever and things like file sharing, streaming and consumers buying single tracks Vs. entire albums on sites like iTunes have taken a toll on artists at every level. But the internet has changed the game for everyone, especially the up and coming DIY artist. For the first time in history, a musician can connect with millions of would-be fans and other musicians across the globe and earn a living with their music. The best part is you can forgo the major labels and their million-dollar marketing budgets that leave many signed artists in servitude and creative unhappiness. Musicians can now be in total control of their own careers and receive a much larger part of the revenue from sales and other income than they would have in the past.   Continue reading →