Playing the guitar is fun but learning to play to a new instrument requires time and effort. Many people wish to be able to skip the learning part and just be able to rock the party without any hard work. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Thomas Edison famously said “I have not failed 1,000 times. … Read more
As a sound engineer with over a decade of experience with headphones and other audio equipment, I understand that noise control is an important feature. Sometimes, you just need to block out the sounds of the world around you – especially in crowded public spaces. That’s why you need the best noise canceling headphones on … Read more
As a music teacher and performer for many years, I have seen a lot of guitarists and songwriters hold themselves back by not learning more advanced chord progressions. Chord progressions provide harmonic movement to a song, so there’s no denying that the right chord progression will make your music stand out. The basic progressions we … Read more
Boss’s TU-2 chromatic tuner pedal set the industry standard for years. If you were using a tuning pedal, the TU-2 was the best choice, hands down. Now, Boss has added additional features and exciting functionality, reworking its original features into the TU-3 pedal. There’s a difference, and you don’t have to be an audiophile like … Read more
Introduction When you purchase a 15-inch subwoofer, you’re looking for power. When you want your neighbors to file noise complaints, this is the subwoofer to choose. In this Rockford Fosgate p3d4-15 review, we’ll cover the technology that makes this subwoofer so effective – and so large! I’ve spent hours devouring technical specs for this subwoofer. … Read more
Moving chord shapes and basic open chords have been easy for my students to understand over the years, but some seem to get stuck around there. After the 1, 3, 4, and 5th degrees of a scale, they sometimes want to throw in the towel. 9th chords are a great way to step just a … Read more
Boss has a lot of delay pedals. Since they are all named similarly and look nearly the same, it can be difficult to determine which to purchase. That’s where I come in. I’ve been a guitar enthusiast for nearly a decade now, and I’ve tried delay pedals from just about every major brand. While most … Read more
As a music teacher in my area for over a decade, I’m approached by people all the time asking me questions about everything under the sun. And one of the most common ones related to guitars is which are good ones to buy. It’s a tricky topic, but you can find an almost-guaranteed safe option … Read more
The biggest problem most singers have that limits their potential is a lack of consistency. Consistent and correct practice and understanding hurt every singer I’ve ever met, and in turn, hampers their self-confidence and starts a spiral that turns them off from singing forever. Scary, right? In my 20+ years as a musician, I’ve seen … Read more
Finding the best over-ear wireless headphones for working out and running can be a chore, especially with so many options and features. Choosing the wrong headphones for your workout can lead to distracting ambient noise – or worse, they could stop working when you start to sweat. That’s why I’ve put together this list of … Read more
As a music teacher and private lessons teacher for over 10 years, I’ve had many new guitar students come up to me with beginner guitars they went out and bought themselves. And most of them turn out to be junk and a waste of money. When one of my new students came to me with … Read more