So you’ve got your new speakers and amplifier dialed into a great tone in your car, but you’re missing that extra low-end impact. You’re not getting the rumble you really need, so you’re on the market for that key missing component, a subwoofer. I’ve looked for the best 10 inch subwoofer that money can buy, … Read more
Over the last 10 years of teaching guitar, I have spoken to hundreds of students who face the same problems with writing chord progressions. Many simply don’t know where to start and others find themselves just aimlessly stringing chords together in the hope that something fits. I have come up with a simple way to … Read more
Introduction Since I started teaching guitar, I’ve worked with hundreds of students who are keen to be able to write their own songs, or just simply string together chord progressions to jam over. I find that many guitar players who cut their teeth playing rock, classic rock, and blues are all drawn to more minor … Read more
For all guitar players, understanding chord progressions is an essential skill. This topic combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. It allows you to learn songs, understand songs, and create your own songs if you choose to go down that route. Since I started teaching guitar, I have had countless students ask me about chord progressions. … Read more
As a music teacher for 10 years and a musician for over 30 years, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase: I’m tone-deaf. Let’s be clear: You’re not! What you need help with is learning how to sing on key consistently. Learning how to sing on key consistently isn’t as scary … Read more
Is buying an acoustic guitar under $1,000 a real thing? If you are on a budget, I feel you. I was once a starving college student that traded in my high school oboe to get the best acoustic guitar I could find. I remember thinking I’d have to cut out buying beer for a few … Read more
Have you ever got in your car, heard your favorite song, and turned the volume up as loud as it could go? If you answered yes, you may also have experienced the disappointment of blowing a speaker shortly after the jam session begins. Factory speakers are often not capable of handling the maximum volume and … Read more
If you’re fortunate enough to have a budget of a grand to work with when deciding on your new instrument, you have quite a bit quality options out there that bring together high-end craftsmanship with beautiful aesthetics and tremendous tonal versatility. Out of all my years of playing bass and teaching students that opt for … Read more
Do you want a clear and strong sounding guitar for an affordable price? Who doesn’t, honestly? Over my 20+ years as a musician and 10+ as a music teacher, I’ve been asked countless times to recommend a good-sounding guitar at a price anyone can afford. And I’m happy to answer this question because it helps … Read more
Choosing the wrong speakers can lead to a lot of headaches and disappointment. The anticipation of that first listen to your new speakers will be high and compounded by the time it takes to install the speakers. Even as an audio engineer with a very sound understanding of audio devices, I have made my share … Read more
