The Musicians Lifeline by Peter Erskine and Dave Black represents the combined opinions of the authors and their knowledge gained through their lives in music. In addition, the book includes advice from 150 of the best musicians — such as Gordon Goodwin, Nathan East, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gary Burton, Kenny Werner, […]
Excelcia Music Publishing recently launched its first Jazz Ensemble music release with 15 new and inspiring tunes from well-known composers as well as talented newcomers. Recognizing these unusual times, the release comes with the publisher’s state-of-the art digital catalog which provides unprecedented assistance to educators to listen, plan and select new jazz ensemble music, including features […]
Whether amateur or pro, guitarists live for the ultimate sound. Guitar Amps and Effects For Dummies by Dave Hunter provides the information and instruction you need to discover that sound and make it your own. Written in the characteristically easy-to-read Dummies style, this book is ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, and can help […]
A practical guide for every sound tech Great Live Sound by James Wasemis the best place to start for new sound techs from all backgrounds and experience levels. This book will provide you with clear explanations, plain instruction, and focus on the fundamentals that matter most when it comes to operating a live sound system. […]
Live Sound for the Performing Musician, by Paul White, is a practical guide to equipment and sound for small to medium sized gigs. It covers everything from choosing PA equipment and back line amplification, to selecting the right type of microphone and finding your way around a typical live sound mixer.
Rob Shanahan is one of the world’s most published photographers in the music industry. He is Ringo Starr’s personal photographer and has been working closely with him since 2004, photographing and designing his tour books, DVDs, and records “Y-Not” and “Ringo 2012.” In 2008 he accompanied Ringo to Liverpool to document his return home and […]
When you play a live concert you need to sound great. How can you be at the controls for these shows? In Crank it Up Live Sound Secrets by Clive Young, meet 72 of the world’s finest front-of-house and monitor engineers and listen as they reveal what gear they use and how, how they make […]
Although rock ‘n roll is America’s all-time leading cultural export, half of the classic rock sound – hard-hitting, skintight, audacious, and vibrant – was born across the pond. British Amp Invasion by Dave Hunter charts the 40-plus year confluence of British industrial ingenuity and popular culture that grew a minor “also-ran” offshore industry into a […]
Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book of its kind to cover all aspects of designing and using such systems for public address and musical performance. Sound Reinforcement handbook by Gary Davis and Ralph Jones for Yamaha, features information on both the audio theory involved […]
From faders to frequencies, microphones to mixing, pink noise to polarity, Live Sound Manual by Ben Duncan is the all-inclusive manual for creating the finest sound for live performances. It applies to the entire range of stage performers and their equipment — solo acoustic guitar and vocal, full-scale band requiring complex amplification, or electronica DJ […]