First Rule of Guitar: Never Give Up

Guest post by Michael Andros I picked up the guitar at 14, played in a band for 14 years, then quit. Years later I picked it up again and have been going strong ever since. But the road to guitar greatness is littered with those who gave up. Hopefully, my experience helps you avoid becoming... Continue Reading →

Frank Sikora’s Jazz Harmony: The Best-Selling Practical Approach to Jazz Now Available in English

“There is no truth in theory – only in music!” Frank Sikora That's Frank Sikora's creed. Frank Sikora is also in charge of the theory department and the Master’s program in Jazz Composition & Arrangement at the University of the Arts Bern and is the author of a best-selling and widely acclaimed jazz theory book,... Continue Reading →

How to Play the Electric Guitar: Songs, Techniques, Effects, and other Beginner Fundamentals

Guest post by JBostian Music making is more accessible than it has ever been. In fact, there has been a significant rise in searches for music creation software and instrument sales in the last couple of months. Anyone from beginners to virtuosos can now make a record of their own from the comfort of their... Continue Reading →

Top 10 Facts About Drums

Written by Austin Hennen Vigil The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments and is considered the most important component of the rhythm section of a band; essentially, it is the backbone. Dozens of different types of drums in many shapes and sizes exist today. Drums are the world's oldest musical... Continue Reading →

Top 10 Facts About the Guitar

By Austin Hennen Vigil The guitar is the world's second most popular musical instrument, after the piano, and has evolved tremendously over centuries. The word "guitar" was adopted into English from the Spanish word "guitarra" in the 1600s. Guitars are used in many different genres of music such as: rock, metal, punk, pop, folk, country,... Continue Reading →

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