So you still wanna be a star?
Part 2
Whatever genre of music youre in, you need to define your definition of success. If your definition is being a rich and famous superstar, then, well good luck… but if your definition is being a creative artist doing what you want to do in...
So you wanna be a star?
Part 1
So, youve made the decision! Youve finished recording your album and its the best – it deserves to be heard by the world and youre deserving of the adulation afforded to the creation of such a masterpiece! Of course, you know in your own mind...
Are you interested in how to set up a karaoke system so you, your friends, and your family can have hours of fun singing your favorite songs? Heres what you need to set up your own karaoke system; one thats adequate for small events and wont send you to the poorhouse.
The first thing...
Studios fall into three basic categories, Home studios, Project studios and Commercial studios. It’s pretty obvious what a home studio is. Many people working in the music industry, and even the TV and film industries, have their own studios at home. They put them in the spare room, the...
For a newbie, this may seem a little intimidating. But with the right tools, a little knowledge and some practice, you’ll be able to restring an electric guitar like a professional guitar tech. When I was gigging regularly, I would restring my guitar every week. My body chemistry is...
How to Read Guitar Tab – Free Guitar Tablature Sites.
Guitar tab is a method of diagramming the fretboard of a guitar for the purpose of showing how songs, riffs, scales, and other musical portions are played.
Guitar tab, also known as tablature, is really a...
It is never too late or too early to learn how to read guitar music. Many guitarist start off by teaching themselves guitar music after studying a piece of music on the radio or on a CD. This is a great starting point and will allow you to understand different notes and cords.
Basic...
With the evolution of the Sony PSP from portable gaming device to a full fledge entertainment media center, people everywhere are finding new and exciting ways to use their PSP. Whether it is playing their favorite video game on the go, or watching a UMD movie when they have time, another media...
The worst thing about Christmas has to be listening to Top Of The Pops and the Christmas Number 1 Girls Aloud, Robbie Williams, Westlife and Mr Blobby for goodness sake! Surely anyone can produce a better Christmas Hit than those. After all, a computer does all the work, doesn’t it...
Recording is a time-intensive experience, and problems that arise often seem magnified. No one wants to wait for an hour while the guitar player runs to Guitar Center for new strings. So, to keep things going smoothly and efficiently, here are some things to do in preparation:
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How To Plug A Guitar Or Bass Into A Computer
Every town throughout the world has one or two fully dedicated aspiring guitarists and bassists. These disciplined folks spend countless hours improving their craft. Their local musician community is made up of a small group of less-dedicated...
Many newbies are fascinated by the way lead guitarists are blazing through a solo and keep wondering how they can do that. They just cant understand how these people figure out which notes can would sound right before playing them. The following article is aimed to show some perspective on how...