If your YouTube home page looks anything like mine, there is a splattering of content creators like Rick Beato, Pete Thorn, Tim Pierce, Adam Neely, Rhett Shull, and hopefully Guitar Ramble (insert cheeky grin). And while I love these channels, I occasionally need a break from … [Read more...] about What Makes Pat Finnerty’s “What Makes This Song Stink” Series Great
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NEW Lesson Series: Show Me Your Lick
Find all related content to this lesson HERE. About Show Me Your Lick Series We have a brand new series with a unique concept that we are excited about. In each Show Me Your Lick lesson, we create a backing track, then compose several licks to play along with the track. … [Read more...] about NEW Lesson Series: Show Me Your Lick
EVH: Innovator, Inventor, and Mad Scientist
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
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)