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Guitar Hand Exercises

Featured Article, Guitar, How To October 9, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

In Todd Hobin’s latest instructional video, he teaches us some great guitar hand exercises by using the chromatic scale. This is teach you how to properly hold your guitar in the correct position while gaining strength in your fingers . This basic tutorial is great for any beginners who aren’t sure where to start with the guitar and having trouble with the basics. Anyone looking to strengthen their fingers and move them properly needs to watch this video. So what are you waiting for, grab your guitar, star the video, and start making music!

Marty Shaughnessy

Featured Article, Guitar, Musician Profiles September 25, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

Growing up on R&B and “old school” country and western, Marty Shaughnessy, 43, lived in a household where the music never stopped. “My father constantly had the vinyl spinning,” says Shaughnessy, “and it was the backdrop for many of my childhood memories. It’s hard to think of a day without music.”

Samson’s Expedition XP106w

Audio Recording, Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Products September 24, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

Finally, an all-in-one, lightweight, portable, and rechargeable PA system that delivers clean, crisp audio for small hall live performance, classrooms, tour groups, and parties, as well as a variety of outdoor applications.

The Guitarlele

Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Instruments September 17, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

Kala Brand Music’s new hybrid instrument, the Guitarlele, will delight guitar players looking for the perfect travel guitar, as well as ukulele players exploring guitar for the first time.

Van Caldwell: Adventures of A Senior Citizen In Music School

Guitar, Musician Profiles September 16, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

When Van Caldwell retired in July 2013 he had big plans. “One of the first things I did was enroll in a music program as a senior/audit student, which meant I only had to pay the $25 registration fee,” Caldwell explains. “Many colleges and universities across the nation have similar programs for those who want to study music or any subject.”

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Jail Guitar Doors

Featured Article, Guitar, Making Music September 15, 2014 Freddy Villano 0 Comments

“The arts, and music in particular, is the one thing we know will reach people on a deep fundamental level to change hearts and minds,” explains Wayne Kramer, former guitarist for the now-legendary Detroit-based seminal hard rock band The MC5 and co-founder of Jail Guitar Doors USA, a nonprofit program that provides musical instruments and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners.

Cooperstand’s Ecco-G Guitar Stand

Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Products September 10, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

Designed by guitar players for like-minded instrumentalists, the Cooperstand Ecco-G’s unique eco-friendly design fits acoustic, electric, and bass guitars (and many other stringed instruments). It’s built tough enough to withstand the rigors of the stage and flexible enough to move with the instrument if bumped. It will fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans or pack away into most guitar cases and gig bags.

Choosing The Proper Guitar Case

Featured Article, Guitar, Products September 8, 2014 Making Music 0 Comments

Guitars generally come with some type of simple gig bag. But unless your guitar never leaves home, you will probably eventually find it inadequate for your needs. The first step in purchasing a new one is to determine what kind of case you need.

Musicians Battle Breast Cancer With Music

Featured Article, Guitar September 1, 2014 Contributing Writer 0 Comments

For singer and songwriter Eva Moon, using her music to tell breast cancer to “take a hike” may have been just what the doctor ordered.

Get Back To Playing: End Your Back Pain

Drums, Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Health, Strings September 1, 2014 Cherie Yurco 0 Comments

The second most common reason why people visit their doctor is back pain. In fact, about 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. Whether you play drums, guitar, violin, or trombone, you are at risk of developing back pain. As a musician, it can have a severe detrimental effect on your ability to enjoy playing.

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