Tips and How-To's

Nailing it: Achieving the Tones of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante

Dave’s Corner: Don’t Ignore The Speaker Cab

The Cassette Comeback: Digital Disillusionment Gives Tape New Life

On Tracks: Why Do Meters Matter?

Synth Basics 101: Getting Started With Your Synthesizer

A Brief Introduction to Swapping Guitar Pickups

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