Philosophies & Perspectives
How & Why To Organize Your Practice Time – Part 2
by Billy BassBilly Bass continues with his best habits for making practicing worthwhile. You’d be surprised at how inefficiently you might be practicing…
5 Ways to Make Your Solos Suck Less
by Mason RazaviNeed some good pointers for making your solos have more awesome? Give Mason’s 5 tips a read…
So Long, Les Paul: 1915 – 2009
by Mason RazaviMason Razavi remembers Les Paul, guitarist, inventor, innovator, and all-around incredible human. He will be missed and remembered!
The Volume Problem
by Kristian HOddly enough, loud isn’t always best. It usually is, but allow Kristian H to explain the finer points decibel control. Playing live at the RIGHT volume is a surprisingly difficult skill to master….
(((Bassist needed for Rock, Progressive, Hard Rock Band)))
by Jayo“Yeah man, I got a drummer, and I’m auditioning some Craigslist bassists later this week, man…” Sound familiar? Remember how this band thing worked a decade ago? Jayo is here to remind you, actually spending time in your city’s music scene…
10 Tips For Aspiring Private Teachers
by Mason RazaviThinking about teaching music privately? Mason’s got a few things to say about that. Being a great music teacher involves plenty of work and preparation, and Mason shares his insights and tips on how best to handle yourself as an educator…
I’ve Got a Library… How About You?
by Edouard BrenneisenScrew your local library (kinda/not really). Edouard Brenneisen lists his top choices for must-have books on the jazz guitarist’s shelf at home.
So You Think You Can Sell Your Music?
by Kristian HKristian H shares some thoughts on the little guy, who for some reason or another, is behaving like a big guy… why does said little guy think he’s gonna fool anybody?
The Few, The Proud, The Studio Interns
by Rosana CabanRosana Caban tells it like it is to all you hopeful recording engineers out there. If you’re interested in a career working in a professional studio, get ready for a professional whooping as a studio intern…
Don’t Have A Band? Then Find A Blues Jam!
by MelindaMelinda shares some great advice for musicians looking for an outlet to perform… the local blues jam. Just about every major city has got one, and there’s few better places to really hone your skills…
Nobody Will Ever Like You And I Mean It
by Seth RomanoSeth Romano deals out some harsh truth about what it is to be musician. It may sound kinda mean, but he’s actually being quite helpful.
How My Funk Got Fretless
by Lady BHow a Berklee summer semester overseas in Greece turned Lady B from a fretted funk queen to a fretless bass aficionado…
From Smooth Jazz To Death Metal….It’s All Good!
by Mason RazaviMason Razavi discusses the importance of maintaining an open mind to all kinds of music, especially if you want to be the best musician you can be…
Selling Out is Flippin’ Fantastic!
by Mason RazaviSurely you’ve heard the term “Sell Out” before… but before you shoot someone down for doing a Chevy ad, get Mason’s take on the situation.
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