What even are guitar tabs? Guitar tabs are an easy way to write out and visualize how to play songs on the guitar and bass […]
What are key signatures in music?
Key signatures in music can help guide us when playing music or writing songs. They let us know what notes are available, what chords are […]
Solid-state vs tube amps: The age old battle.
the solid-state vs tube amps debate: Guitar players are on an endless journey to find the best tone. The holy grail of sound that will […]
Is the martin backpacker guitar worth it?
In 2022 I found myself booked in for a trip away to Bali and Nepal. The trip was going to be 6 weeks’ worth or […]
Guide to a Guitar setup
Setting up a guitar properly is about adjusting small things on the instrument to get it working to the best of its ability and making […]
Guitar chords and how to play them.
Learning Guitar chords can be a fast track to playing songs and feeling comfortable on the instrument when playing on your own and with other […]
What are dynamics in music?
The long and short of dynamics is that it refers to how loud or how quiet you play your instrument. but when you really ask […]
A case for Bass
The bass guitar is often looked at as a background instrument, not held up on a holy pedestal like the guitar or the drums. You […]
A foundation for learning music. The major scale.
The major scale really does seem to be the foundation of most music, well western music. If you get it down in your head and […]
The benefits of learning piano (when it’s not your main instrument)
This post will mainly be about how learning a little piano will benefit your knowledge of music theory and how it will make you even […]