Tips and How-To's

Electrifying Your Violin: Mics vs Pickups vs Electric Instruments

A Brief Introduction to Notation Software

Choosing the Best Looper for How and What You Play

Demystifying Buffer Pedals and Avoiding the Dreaded Tone Suck

On Tracks: What Is a Decibel?

4 Ways a Looper Will Change Your Life

Tips and Tricks for Session Singers

An Introduction to Linear Drumming

On Tracks: What Is a Signal Path?

Spicing Up Songs with Hand Percussion

Where to Find New, Inexpensive Brass and Woodwind Instruments

Unlocking the Secrets of the DigiTech Trio+

Aftermarket Upgrades: Worth the Trouble and Expense?

How to Care for Your Hands, Your Most Important Piece of Gear

The Gear of Indie Rock Gods J Mascis, Kevin Shields and Doug Martsch

Mobile Recording Options and Considerations

An Open Letter: The End of the "Female Bassist"

5 Minimal Mods for Budding Builders

David Gilmour Tone Analysis: “Dogs” (Animals, 1977)

Onboard Effects Loops and Switchers Explained

6 Reasons to Release Your Music on Cassette and CD

Where to Place Stereo and Surround Sound Speakers

5 Ways To Manage the Band Yourself

21 Things Gigging Drummers Should Never Be Without