Feeling at ease on stage is something all performing musicians should strive for. Here are a few points that can go a long way to making you feel comfortable while performing live… Play live as much as possible – This… Continue Reading
The guitar is one of the most expressive instruments on the planet. This allows musicians to truly communicate their personality through music, but can also be challenging to learn because of all the variables associated with playing the instrument. The… Continue Reading
Have you ever had someone tell you that you need to “DI” your acoustic guitar, but you’re unsure why? You may be wondering if it’s necessary to spend some money on a DI box. The answer to that question is… Continue Reading
1. Preparation You want to minimize “fixing” things later on down the line. This can range from playing the wrong notes, to having an undesirable recorded guitar tone (discussed later). As a performing musician, you want to first and foremost… Continue Reading
If you’re a musician, your performance is split into two categories, namely the audio and the visual aspect. Stage presence can be summarized as the visual aspect of the performance. If you’re a very talented guitar player, you will need… Continue Reading
If you’re performing live, you’re definitely going to need some form of a tuner. I’ve come across semi-professional musicians who don’t use one and rely solely on their ears for tuning up. This is the wrong approach, as a good… Continue Reading
Everybody’s gig checklist is personal; however there are a few things you don’t want to leave behind. I’ve compiled a list of the essential items that you should always have when playing guitar live. I’ve left out the obvious stuff,… Continue Reading
