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How to Dress Like a Jazz Musician
There’s no other genre that screams sophistication like Jazz does. The dress code can be best defined as ‘minimal business casual’. Formal clothes are the norm amongst prominent jazz artists, so a good...
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The Science of Stage Fright (Video)
Did you know that John Lennon played live thousands of times during his career, and vomited each time before hand? Stage fright is a feat some people deem worse than death, and the following video by...
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The G4 Experience 2016 – Special Insight on Live Performances
The G4 experience is a clinic version of the G3 concert tour hosted by Joe Satriani. It spans over 4 days, from August 8 (Monday) to August 11 2016. Included is a variety of masterclasses suitable for...
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Drumming for the Best Guitarists in the World (Generation Axe Tour)
The Generation Axe Tour commenced earlier this year in April and the line up featured some of the world’s guitar greats, namely Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde and Tosin...
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How to Read Sheet Music for Guitar
The vast majority of guitar players don’t learn to read sheet music, however you can give your playing a significant boost if you do learn to read. If you are considering becoming a professional guitar...
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Revisiting Nick Jonas’ Guitar Solo at the ACM Awards
You may recall Nick Jonas being torn apart by online critics earlier this year due to a failed attempt at a guitar solo. The performance involved Nick Jonas joining Kelsea Ballerini for a joint...
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Blink 182’s New Album and Tour
Blink 182 was one of the bands I listened to when I was growing up, so I’ll probably always have a soft spot for them. And I must admit, I just listened to some of the tracks from their new release...
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Coca-Cola Summer Festival 2016
The Coca-Cola Summer Festival is a free concert that takes place once a year in Rome. The idea of the festival is to showcase some of the biggest local vocal talents. There is even a competition to...
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Why Can’t I Hear Myself on Stage?
So you’re done with rehearsals, and everything sounded great. You confidently embark on the gig, only to discover that nothing sounds as you expected it would. You may wonder why things are so...
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ToneConcepts GOO Limited Edition Distortion Pedal
ToneConcepts have just released a new distortion pedal called GOO ($289). It’s a limited edition with 250 units available for purchase. If you pre-order you will receive a sticker pack and a signed GOO...
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Download Forte 7 Basic for Free
Forte is celebrating their improved version 7 as well as new offices and a bigger development team. As a result, you can get your hands on a copy of Forte 7 Basic for free (valued at $24)! Follow this...
View Article5 Important Tips from Jake Bugg
While back stage on a UK tour, Jake Bugg gives us some important tips on playing live. He’s been a performing artist since the age of 15, and his experience provides some great insight for those new to...
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Warming up Before the Gig: A Guide
In my experience, warming up for smaller gigs can prove challenging especially since there’s usually no dressing room. I normally like to use the sound check to get comfortable on stage, and warm up...
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Asheville Guitar Bar Now Open
Guitar fanatics – this one is for you. A bar with its theme based entirely around the guitar has captured the attention of many local musicians. The new venue, located in the River Arts District in...
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Stage Ninja MIC-12-CB Mic Clamp
The Stage Ninja MIC-12-CB is a great alternative to the conventional micing method of using a boom stand. Not only will it help to clear up valuable room on stage, but it also looks quite nifty. You...
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Disturbed Critisized over X Factor Gig
Some fans were not all too happy about Disturb’s recent performance on Australia’s X Factor, calling the band a “sell out”. The band reacted to these comments on their Facebook page with the following...
View ArticleShure SM57 vs. Sennheiser E609
When it comes to micing a guitar amp, there are tons of options at your disposal. The 2 most common choices, however, can be narrowed down to the Shure SM57 and the Sennheiser E609. Both choices are...
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Yngwie Malmsteen Gear & Equipment (2017)
Artist:Yngwie Malmsteen Associated act(s):Solo Date published:2 January 2017 Guitars GuitarModelColorPrice FenderYngwie Malmsteen StratocasterVintage White$1700 Fender1971 StratocasterCreamy YellowN/A...
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Eddie Van Halen Gear & Equipment (2017)
Artist:Eddie Van Halen Associated act(s):Van Halen Date published:5 January 2017 Guitars GuitarModelColorPrice EVHWolfgang USAVintage White$3000 Amplifiers AmplifierQty.Price EVH 5150 IIIS 100W...
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Andy Timmons Gear & Equipment (2017)
Artist:Andy Timmons Associated act(s):Protocol Date published:11 January 2017 Guitars GuitarModelColorPrice IbanezAT10RP Andy Timmons SignatureSunburst$1300 Amplifiers AmplifierQty.Price Mesa Boogie...
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