Have you ever watched a live performance by your favorite band and noticed that the guitar player will switch to a different guitar occasionally, or in some cases, in between almost every song? You may have even noticed them doing so in the middle of a song. As a musician and someone who has worked…
When you go to a show, everyone is pumped for the headlining band, but you get the opening act warming up the crowd before they get on stage. They will play a short set highlighting their best songs and give the fans a taste of what to expect over the next few hours. It’ll get…
As anyone who has invested serious time in a band will know, a member leaving can be a devastating experience. in some cases, it can even lead to the disintegration of the entire band (depending on the status of the departed). So, how exactly does a band recover from such a devastating blow? What happens…
If you are already dreaming about next summer and the chance to attend a music festival finally, it isn’t too early to start thinking about your packing list. The better prepared you are for your big adventure, the better your chance of a stress-free, fun experience. So what should you bring to a music festival?…
Many bands and musicians don’t understand the differences between a record label and an artist manager. It may seem obvious to those in the know, but it’s easy to get confused without the specifics. While both your record label and manager are your guides, they play very different roles. Without knowing what record labels and…
Have you ever been singing along at a concert and thought “Why do bands play faster live?” There are multiple reasons, both intentional and unintentional, that a band may play their music faster when live. So why do bands play at a faster tempo live? Band members use adrenaline to help create the best live music…
I love growing in music. The pure and raw emotion that comes from it is unmistakable. While some people may attribute the noise to a malfunctioning blender, I’m a bigger fan of enjoying the sound. After enough time of listening to this noise, it is only natural to wonder where it originated. What was its…
There’s so much to learn when first picking up a guitar. After practicing rhythm and strumming you’ll probably find yourself practicing scales so I wrote this guide to help make practicing scales easier for fellow guitarists at any level. What’s the easiest way to practice scales? Practice chromatically in small chunks using the “circle of…
Depending on the bass player you talk with, their love of picks will hit anywhere from love to true hatred. Those who express this hatred often do so with a fiery passion. So, why do bass players hate picks? Using a pick is not a bad thing. However, as a beginner, using a pick can…
When it comes to bass guitars, people are always quick to rag on the players. They may go as far as accusing them of not having enough talent to play. Don’t associate with these kinds of people. A better way to phrase that assumption is by asking about the level of skill it takes to…
