Imagine one of your guitars being stolen. 😭Do you have the serial # handy?Some good pictures?Any idea when it happened?Will the Police even care when you report it? How can you use tech to protect your guitars? Using Tech to Protect Your Guitars Like so many of us, I woke up this morning to a slew of weekend sale ads in my email inbox. I’m sure I’m not the only one to delete, delete, delete… …
How To Choose Your First Guitar
In 2024, the guitar is the most popular instrument in the world. Regardless of your age, if you’re looking to learn to play the guitar, you should take the time to choose the right first guitar. Choosing a guitar however, can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming for any new guitarist. There are countless styles available for both electric and acoustic guitars. When you walk into a musical instrument store, you can easily get lost in …
The 5 Best Guitar Books For Practicing Musicians
Updated: The 5 BEST Guitar Books for 2024! I’ve updated one of my most popular articles on best guitar books to include some new info. These include some new changes for the best guitar books for past years and 2024. Despite trends, for many guitarists, books are still the best way to learn the instrument. In the age of Youtube videos and guitar learning apps, the online community has created an overload of information. Consequently, …
Line 6 HX Stomp Review – Great Guitar Gear Gifts
As the 2024 Holidays approach, I’ve decided to update my Line 6 HX Stomp Review and accompanying Holiday Guitar Gift Guide. Guitarists and guitar students always ask me what pedals, amps, cables, picks, and stings I’m using. As the Helix Line 6 stuff is still so hot, I’ve also updated my initial review. In This Article: Is the Line 6 HX Stomp still viable in 2024 and beyond? We think so. As Thanksgiving and Black …
Compression Therapy for Guitarists – WristGrips
I had an action packed January full of gigs that concluded yesterday (Sunday) with the 5th of 5 straight gigs in a row. Now, maybe you’re a Rock Star doing a 90 minute concert. Or, an original, regional band pulling a 45 minute set. Regardless, chances are you may not be able to stop playing before the pain sets in. This is why I decided to do an article on compression therapy for guitarists. ..or …
What You Should Look for in a Guitar App
What Should You Look for in a Guitar App? Using apps is one of the ways beginners can learn to play acoustic, electric or bass guitar. It’s convenient and allows you to practice and review lessons even when you’re on the go and even when you don’t have your beginner electric guitar around. But with the number of guitar apps out there, how do you know which one will meet your needs? Here are the …