When it comes to lists of the greatest guitarists of all time, you will not often see Jimi Hendrix missing! While his career lasted a tragically short time, from 1962 to 1970, Hendrix's impact across the world was nothing short of incredible. Despite his small portfolio of music, he is still far more well-known than […]
Buying a new guitar is one of the most exciting things a guitarist can do – it feels like a new musical chapter is about to begin, fuelled by the inspiring sounds of a brand new instrument. Some people prefer to buy electric guitars, and some prefer acoustics– I like both equally. While there's no […]
While famous lead guitarists and musicians are incredible at their trade, I'm sure they would tell you that the tools they have in their repertoire are just as necessary as the raw talent. That can't be said more for an artist than Kurt Cobain. His sound is so distinctive, raw, and grungey – he essentially […]
If you’re learning to play the guitar, you’ll likely have realized that there have never been more learning resources available than the current digital age. You’ve got online videos, virtual courses, and all sorts of mobile apps that can help you work towards the next level. I grew up in the ‘90s and therefore did […]
Deciding to learn the guitar is a super exciting moment. Whether you’re an adult looking to find a new hobby or a parent looking to inspire your child into pursuing music, you’ve got a brilliant journey ahead of you! As everybody knows, practice makes perfect, and a lot of hard work and dedication will be […]
As somebody who has played the guitar for over 20 years, I don’t have many bad things to say about the instrument. It’s always been there for me when I needed it, and there aren’t many things that I would change about it. However, there is just one small thing—guitars are too darn heavy and […]
Whether you’re a music producer, studio engineer, audio programmer, or even just a guitarist looking to record your tracks, you are going to need to install a DAW on your computer to get started. This will allow you to input your guitar into your computer, record it as audio onto tracks, process and edit it, […]
One of the most exciting parts of learning to play the guitar is making your songs come to life by recording them. In order to do this, you’re going to need to use DAW software (Digital Audio Workstation), and there are a huge number of them available. Two of the most popular DAWs used for […]
In the old days, musicians would have to record their creations through a painstakingly long tape process, but nowadays, everyone just uses a DAW. Both Pro Tools vs Ableton are handy software applications for your computer that allow you to record your guitars, create pieces of music, and manifest your musical creations. Two DAWs that […]
When you dream about buying your first guitar, you probably think of getting your hands on a Fender Strat, or maybe even a Gibson Les Paul! However, the harsh reality is that it is much more sensible to learn the guitar on a budget alternative, as it’s a great way to learn the basics and […]