A brief overview of the life of the renowned musician and guitar maker Les Paul

POSTED: 05/23/2013 - 08:38 am

An article about Heavy metal fans and the poor state of affairs true metal fans seem to find their beloved genre in due to an influx of posers and rip-offs.

POSTED: 05/21/2013 - 08:44 am

Learn how to make your listeners LOVE your guitar solos!

POSTED: 05/20/2013 - 10:58 am

21 part story about a gifted teenage guitarist who suffers from crippling stage fright and panic attacks. However after a bizarre possession by a supernatural entity, things take a different turn as his latent talent surfaces. What follows is the story of how a troubled boy embarks on a journey with music to finally confront his dark past and lay its ghosts to rest.

POSTED: 05/15/2013 - 07:44 am

Here are some of the major roadblocks that can delay or completely stop your understanding of music theory, together with some suggestion on how to get rid of them.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 09:57 am

Here are some quick and easy things you can do to accomplish all of the music promotion goals to attract more fans.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 07:50 am

In this article we'll look at some tips that will help you achieve a better mix. These are basic tips that I discovered by recording and mixing songs for fun.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 07:23 am

Destroy Louis is a new metal band based out of Orting Washington with a strong determination to break through the current music scene with something new.

POSTED: 05/13/2013 - 07:15 am

The importance of practicing playing over slow tempos.

POSTED: 05/10/2013 - 07:08 am

Ah, the joy of new friends. Also, can this band find stability?

POSTED: 05/08/2013 - 09:47 am

It is the music that binds us, frees us, and gives our spirit cause to rise.

POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 10:06 am

Music Theory can be a divisive topic for some guitar players. But in this article, I'll explore how applying music theory can successfully improve upon you initial ideas and enhance your creativity.

POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 08:40 am

Exposing 3 myths about recording and the industry that wrongly stop bands from recording.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 10:07 am

Jordan was incredibly enthusiastic about going to the rec-centre at six in the morning to see the singer guy play in his "natural habitat", but Ruben and I managed to veto him with threats and glares.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 09:46 am

The revelation that music is all I'll ever want to do.

POSTED: 05/06/2013 - 09:06 am

In that article you learned various musical ways to use the instrument as well as how to effectively transition from 6 string guitar to 7 string guitar.

POSTED: 05/03/2013 - 08:12 am

This is a two part article about how to learn solos that you find challenging, particularly if you're an intermediate or advanced guitarist.

POSTED: 05/03/2013 - 07:58 am

Don't hold onto the past, it's something I cannot have.

POSTED: 05/02/2013 - 09:35 am

The next day, I took my guitar and amplifier down to Jordan's place in the afternoon.

POSTED: 05/02/2013 - 09:14 am

An article explaining the importance of Rhythm Guitar and also outlines specific things to practice for improving this aspect.

POSTED: 04/29/2013 - 08:58 am

Power! We all love it, now we can all afford it. The history of power amps.

POSTED: 04/26/2013 - 09:04 am

You can't assume people will always be the same. And, is this post-Failure life as bad as it seems?

POSTED: 04/26/2013 - 08:39 am

This is a two part article about how to learn solos that you find challenging, particularly if you're an intermediate or advanced guitarist.

POSTED: 04/26/2013 - 08:10 am

I couldn't begin to calculate the odds... the Thrash seemed but a distant memory.

POSTED: 04/24/2013 - 07:59 am

Writing and performing your own music is a passion shared by thousands of young musicians. For many it can mean years of hard work with little financial reward. Here are just a couple of ways to get by...

POSTED: 04/18/2013 - 08:58 am

In this article, I will attempt to summarize a crisis in popular music at this time: the lack of advancement in harmony utilized within the music of every single current major genre.

POSTED: 04/18/2013 - 08:49 am

It was good to feel alive. And to hell with tomorrow, today belongs to the music.

POSTED: 04/18/2013 - 07:57 am

It becomes more important for parents to properly motivate their children to succeed.

POSTED: 04/17/2013 - 09:37 am

If you're new to music transcription, here are some things to consider.

POSTED: 04/16/2013 - 10:26 am

The Nurse returns, and Ritchie discovers a new friend.

POSTED: 04/16/2013 - 10:07 am

Sometimes change is a good thing, especially in the genre that is dedicated to it. An article about progressive metal.

POSTED: 04/12/2013 - 08:37 am

Some stress management tips that are especially aimed at musicians.

POSTED: 04/12/2013 - 08:17 am

In this article I'll give you practical tips on how you can get any ability you want - no matter if it's connected with technique, theory, improvisation, etc.

POSTED: 04/10/2013 - 07:25 am

Having trouble keeping up with your buddies at a jam session? Finding it hard to stay at a constant and smooth speed? Well read on and I will give you some great tips to improving your overall speed and keep you playing in time.

POSTED: 04/10/2013 - 07:17 am

Selina and Liz have an altercation. Elsewhere, Clarissa's meeting reveals the coming storm.

POSTED: 04/10/2013 - 07:00 am

The only question I have left: How much are you willing to sacrifice?

POSTED: 04/09/2013 - 08:59 am

The fact that I don't use drugs myself doesn't prevent me from listening to music that is named after them. This is an article about sludge and stoner metal.

POSTED: 04/05/2013 - 04:47 am

I will teach you how to transcribe songs using Audacity.

POSTED: 04/05/2013 - 04:44 am

The history of the genre that many are apart of but few will admit.

POSTED: 04/04/2013 - 05:03 am

Music brings people together which has been replaced by musicians sitting in their bedroom interacting with drum machines et al. Has music lost its novelty? Or is it just a means to an end?

POSTED: 04/04/2013 - 04:48 am

Part II of this article examines various remedies which help us to discover, understand and diminish inner resistance towards our practice.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 10:48 am

Don't bother reading this if you won't like. It would be fine, it's just completely useless and random anyway.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 10:31 am

This describes different techniques of holding the pick.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 10:19 am

A discussion of the basic electronics theory behind different types of bypass used in common effects pedals and what effect they have.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 10:03 am

A brief history of an acoustic guitar made for discriminating players.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 09:29 am

Brief detailing of the stresses of the experience of starting bands online through fictional events

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 09:24 am

A perspective on how to approach songwriting and why it is important to finish writing your songs.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 09:09 am

A look back at CBGB, which first opened its doors in 1973.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 09:01 am

The introduction to my first full-length story. I have only written short stories before, so this is a new experience for me. Jared del Alma is a young man caught between his family's religion and his own quest for truth in music.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 08:35 am

In the kingdom of the concert, we are the kings and queens.

POSTED: 04/03/2013 - 07:48 am