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, …
Tips For Becoming a Successful Music Photographer
Playing in a band isn’t the only way to make money if you’re passionate about music. There are all sorts of things you can do in and around the industry. Consequently, you’re still surrounded by music all of the time, even if you don’t play. Being a music photographer is a great option if you are interested in photography. You get to go to tons of amazing gigs for free is a perk. As a …
Performing Artists and Mental Health During COVID
Performing artists are probably on the top list of professionals greatly affected by Covid 19. For over a year, life has never been the same as many entertainment spots shut their doors, affecting the artists’ livelihood. Many performing artists started 2020 with a fully booked schedule to wake up one day to a lockdown that led to a total cancellation of most events booked for the year. Musicians and Artists Affected by COVID even in …
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 …
How To Make Your Independent Music Career A Success
Having your own business in music is exciting. You can go into various fields to enjoy your passion, entertain, and teach guitar or music others. However, as it is quite a crowded industry, you might need help to turn your music business into a great success. But don’t worry, as this guide will help. Whether you are a music tutor teaching students to learn to play an instrument or a musician who tours around the country, …
3 Essential Concepts To Kick Up Your Guitar Skills
As guitarists, we are notorious for learning just enough to get by and calling it a day. We’re typically trusting that only a few chords or scales will be enough to get by. Learning guitar music theory methodically can be difficult. The way the guitar fretboard is laid out is unintuitive when compared to the piano or other instruments. This makes working through guitar lessons tedious for many players who early on just want to …
7 Ways To Tap Into Your Creative Side
Creativity is often thought of as a mysterious quality that only some people possess, especially when playing the guitar. But the truth is, we are all creative beings. It’s just a matter of tapping into that creativity and unleashing it into the world. Photo by Jacek Dylag on Unsplash There are many ways to tap into your creative musician side. Here are 7 of them: 1. Get inspired by nature One of the best ways to get your …
Ultimate Hobbies For Music Lovers
If you have always had a passion for music then there are many careers and hobbies you can get into. It isn’t just always about playing an instrument, there are plenty of other ideas out there. It is all about finding the right one for you and once you have that enjoyment then you will never want to let it go. Check out the list below for all your music-loving hobbies. Learn an Instrument The …
How to Boost Your Confidence In Time For Your Next Gig
Ask any musician and they will tell you they have experienced stage fright at some point in their career. It doesn’t matter who you are. Whether you sell out arenas worldwide or are coming up to your first ever gig in your local bar, it’s ok to feel nervous. These nerves can get the better of you, causing you to make mistakes that do not represent your genuine talent. If you have a gig coming …