Jam sessions come in all shapes and sizes, from siblings belting out pop hits to sit-ins at a jazz club or Irish pub. Good jams are all about having fun and building camaraderie, and a beginner should be welcome to join in.
Category: How To
Step Into the Studio: A First-Timer’s Guide to Professional Recording
Whatever the reasons, the process of selecting a studio and preparing for your first recording session can be a bit intimidating. That is exactly why a first-timer’s guide to professional recording is necessary.
11 Tips for Improving Hand Coordination & Muscle Memory
Coordination is tricky to master, practice certainly helps, which is exactly why you should listen to these tips for improving hand coordination.
9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
For the totally fresh player, Open mic can be a daunting experience. Here are 9 tips to rock open mic so you will be prepared to take the stage and get the most out of the experience.
The Pentatonic Scale: The Secret to Improv Success
The secret to good improv is the pentatonic scale because with no half steps it sounds good over any chord progression that stays in one key
9 Steps to Stylize a Song
Here are 9 steps to stylize a song. As you implement some of these ideas, you will begin to develop your own “style.”
Stuck Trying to Learn a Song? Try the Loop Method
Taking a short segment of a musical piece and playing it repeatedly in rhythm, without stopping, is called the loop method and it is the best way to learn..
How to Set up Your Guitar
Below are four essential steps on how to set up a guitar. These are steps typically performed by a store technician or luthier. Removing the mystery behind the steps..
How to Kick Out a Bandmate
Though it’s something you’d probably rather avoid, booting a band member doesn’t always have to be an awful experience. Music is supposed to be fun, right?
Alfred’s Ultimate Easy Play-Along
Alfred’s Ultimate Easy Play-Along series for guitar features easy-to-play arrangements (in TAB and notation) of guitar parts as played on classic original recordings