It's impossible to sum up anyone's life in a blog post especially a life as full as Mr. Edward Van Halen. While I was well aware of his seemingly limitless virtuosity, it wasn’t until he passed that I truly became aware of his creative and lasting innovations to the electric … [Read more...] about EVH: Innovator, Inventor, and Mad Scientist
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Upgrade Your Studio with DIY Acoustic Panels
One of the best upgrades you can make to your home studio or general music-making space is to add some acoustic treatment. This can both help to lower the sounds levels outside of your space (keeping roommates and neighbors happier) and make it easier for you to create and mix … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Studio with DIY Acoustic Panels
Setting Up for Online Lessons (Teachers & Students)
Among the many affected by the recent pandemic, musicians everywhere are struggling to find ways to supplement lost income as a result of restrictions on social interaction. One way in which some musicians are coping is by offering online lessons, but this can be problematic if … [Read more...] about Setting Up for Online Lessons (Teachers & Students)
5 Modern Proggy Artists & Albums
The word "progressive" can be used to describe a wide range of bands and artists. From its early beginnings in rock music with bands like Yes, King Crimson, RUSH, and Genesis, to those who continued to carry the torch such as Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, and Haken, progressive … [Read more...] about 5 Modern Proggy Artists & Albums
Drawing with Sound
Let's talk about something fun. Let's talk about math. No? Okay, fair enough. But there's no denying math's presence all around us. Math and music have found common links since the days Pythagoras. Thankfully, you don't have to be a mathematician (or an ancient Greek philosopher) … [Read more...] about Drawing with Sound