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How to Get Rid of Annoying Fret Buzz
We know how amazing it feels everytime you pick up your guitar to jam, but all that is spoiled when there is this annoying fret buzz. If you are experiencing the fret buzz, the very first thing you need to do is – CHANGE THE STRINGS! There is quite a...
5 Basics for Learning Classical Guitars
Classical guitar may seem intimidating, but it can be a great entry point for beginners just starting to play as well as a way for experienced guitarists to widen their repertoire. The study of this venerable instrument and style holds endless discoveries for both beginners and experienced musicians. 1. Start...
10 Recording Session Commandments
1. Be prepared when you enter the studio. Do not assume that the studio has better amps and effects than you do. It is not their responsibility to supply you with the equipment that you play through. It is your responsibility to find out what the studio offers and what...
How to Mic Guitar Amps and Cabs in the Studio
Audio engineers have been recording electric guitars for decades now, there are no hard, rock lines when it comes to how recording needs to be done. There are several techniques that help, some yield a better sound, others don't. With this guide, we will help you find the best way...
Drum Lessons: Drum Set Warm-Ups
Drum Set Warm-Up Exercises re you looking for simple drum set warm-ups that you can use at the drum set? In this video drum lesson, Jared Falk demonstrates four exercises that you can use to improve your drumming. They focus on hand to feet synchronization, and both single and double...
How to Boost, Compress, and Tweak the Bass for Added Punch
Mixing bass guitar is always a challenge. Too much bass can muddy the mix, eat up headroom, and drown out everything else. But too little bass can make a mix sound thin, not to mention that a lot of a song’s energy can be in the bass frequencies. There’s no...
How to Give A Two-channel amp a Third Channel
There are a ton of dirt pedals on the market these days. Many of them give you transparent overdrive and/or distortion, so that the basic tone of your amp shines through. However, some pedals are the opposite; they offer complete preamp circuits inside and not only promise more gain on...
Bend it like David Gilmour
s David Gilmour’s latest solo album hits the streets, we break down the Pink Floyd guitarist’s four- and five-fret string bending technique. You can expect to snap an occasional string playing these huge bends Notable for David Gilmour’s slick outro solo, Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) is one...
Andy James shred guitar lesson
Lightning licks from the speed maestroAndy rounds off his lessons by sharing more of the secrets that have earned him a reputation as one of the world's most formidable shredders.In his final lesson Andy kicks things off by playing a one-bar rock lick. It's a simple line, even though Andy...
How Should I Spend Money on My Studio?
Hobbiest Let’s talk about being a hobbyist first. Making music for fun is awesome. In this scenario, purchases should be based solely on means and immediate needs. If you sing and play and acoustic guitar, then two mics, a two channel interface with built-in preamps, and some kind of recording...
11 Tips for Better Mastering Results
1. Check The Files Triple check the files you are submitting to your mastering engineer. Be sure that the mastering engineer is receiving the actual final approved mix files. I know this sounds silly, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sent a master to a client, only...
7 Tips for Better Amp Simulator Tones
1. Ambience One of the reasons most guitarists disapprove of amp simulators is a lack of real air. Even if you close mic an amp in a room, you still hear some of the sound around it. Some amp sim companies have become hip to this. I’ve been using the...
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How to Get Rid of Annoying Fret Buzz
Jan 30, 2016 -
5 Basics for Learning Classical Guitars
Jan 24, 2016 -
10 Recording Session Commandments
Jan 23, 2016 -
How to Mic Guitar Amps and Cabs in the Studio
Jan 20, 2016 -
Drum Lessons: Drum Set Warm-Ups
Jan 14, 2016 -
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How to Give A Two-channel amp a Third Channel
Jan 05, 2016 -
Bend it like David Gilmour
Dec 20, 2015 -
Andy James shred guitar lesson
Dec 14, 2015 -
How Should I Spend Money on My Studio?
Nov 30, 2015
