Igniting Passion in Beginner Guitarists
Interested in spreading the joy of your music with friends and family? Or are you interested in listening to your own playing to see where you can improve? If so, check out these simple tips & techniques for recording guitar at home. I’ll cover topics including room ambience, recording with microphones versus direct input, audio interfaces, monitoring and more!
If you’re wanting to start recording guitar at home and you’re looking for an audio interface buying guide across a range of price points, then you’ve come to the right place! I’ll review several models that offer tremendous performance either as a quality first interface or a level-up from a lower quality prior purchase. Check ‘em out!
This article provides a simple guide on selecting microphones for home guitar recording. It covers three microphone types: 1) dynamic, 2) condenser, and 3) ribbon. I review various models under each type, detailing their characteristics, sound quality, applications, and price ranges. My goal is to empower beginner and intermediate guitarists in improving the quality of their recordings.
This blog provides an in-depth guide on guitar tuning covering its importance, the anatomy of a guitar, and the techniques for standard and alternate tuning. It sheds light on maintaining tuning stability considering factors like string quality and environmental conditions. It shares valuable tips and tricks to enhance the tuning experience for optimal musical output.
Get to know the names and functions of the major components of acoustic & electric guitars by reading this beginner guitar anatomy tutorial.
Can I just use tab to play guitar & not read music? You can, but learning basic music notation will improve your understanding & use of tab.
Want to know one of the secrets of learning to play guitar? Check out this article to learn how to read guitar tab and chord charts.
Learn about the keys to effective guitar practice, including: Getting in tune, body posture, fretting hand position, and holding a pick.
Keep your treasured guitar in tip-top shape for years to come by learning how to protect it and perform basic guitar maintenance.
Just like your car getting an oil change, you should change guitar strings to improve performance, longevity and pride in your instrument.