People looking to learn to play the guitar can be somewhat overwhelmed or confused when they figure out how much information, practice and perseverance it takes to do so. The good news is that for everyone there are/were a few simple steps that are critical to learning to play the guitar with any skill. These steps include finding a great teacher, focusing on the basics, practicing with guitar tabs, and moving on up. Follow these steps and you...more
Take Flights To Atlanta This June And Attend 14th Annual Athfest Music And Arts Festival At Atlanta Georgia! Athfest Music and Arts Festival Introduction: This festival is holding in Georgia for last 13 years. It is one of the largest music festivals in Georgia.Athfest is a non profit organization arranging this annual festival to showcase local artists, musicians and businesses since 1997. This organization also organizes some year round...more
Whether you are still in the beginning of your guitar journey or youre an advanced guitar player, you should be aware of the fact the choosing the right guitar songs to play is vital for your development as a guitarist. This is a complex process and its not an easy one to learn, because you have to count solely on your self-assessment. Having a real good self-assessment of your personal skills as a guitarist is the foundation of choosing the right guitar songs to play or learn.A common mistake that most beginners make is that they refuse to admit that they ARE beginners. They start playing advanced stuff without being prepared for it, without having the knowledge to understand it and thus without having the ability to take the most of it. But whats worse is that this way they are slowing their progress down and wasting valuable time not realizing their mistakes.Now, theres nothing wrong in your main guitar influences being hard rock, heavy metal or jazz guitar virtuosos and in trying to learn their pieces. In fact thats very good, because learning even a single piece will expand your horizons in a big way. However learning is the right word to use and not playing. The learning...more
Youre in a band. All of you are really motivated and rehearse a lot. At some point youre finally ready to do your first show, so you book a gig. At the long awaited night you jump on the stage, but the show turns out to be a total nightmare. Your guitar sounds really weird, plus your bandmates dont play even close to how they did on rehearsals. Not...more
Using easy guitar tabs is something that you may hear your fellow beginner guitar players talking about, but that you do not fully understand. The truth is that for beginner guitar players, using one or more easy guitar tabs can help greatly with the learning process it takes to learn to play the guitar with any skill. Knowing the basics of easy...more
Few notes on Music Instruments Music is an art which is produced by either plucking or beating. These instruments are very fragile and needs to be handled carefully. If you are a beginner then take guidance from your teacher before buying the instrument. Another important factor while buying the instrument from the shop is requesting the sales man to play the instrument. If he refuses to play then never buy from that shop. These instruments are worth investing for lifetime. It is only worth when you buy a good quality instrument. The price of this instrument varies depending upon their features. Now you can buy the instrument from online. You can always opt for the second hand instrument if your budget is really very tight. Before buying ask the reason for selling. Few notes on drums and guitars are listed below:Drums:One of the important instruments in music art is the drums. It is said that the drums are being played from a long time. These are played with hand or stick. You can find many varieties of drums in the market. They are electronic drum, acoustic drum etc… The beginner set contains five pieces. You can add more pieces once you are major in this art.Acoustic...more
Wes Montgomery favored the sound and response of an archtop electric acoustic guitar. He was closely identified throughout his career after 1960 with the Gibson L5 CES (Cutaway Electric Spanish) model, in varying configurations. L5s are single...more
How to Be Successful in the Music Business Ever wondered how to become successful as an artist in the music industry? Everyone, no matter what their craft, wants to be successful, and it's all about your strategic planning! You want to...more
In search of Artist Manager - When and How to Find Representation From an Artist Supervisor For Your Music I just watched ten minutes of an 18 minute video clip blog from an artist who is searching for a personal (music) manager. He says he...more
How To Learn Piano Sometimes in life we regret not completing hobbies or pastimes we once enjoyed. I know I regretted never carrying on with playing football and also continuing my passion for reading music, especially the Piano. Learning to...more
How to Buy Used Guitars Getting a used guitar versus a new guitar can be a good way to get an honest instrument without spending as much money. Used guitars can be found in lots of places, finding one that suits your wishes can be as simple as...more
How to choose the right music system for your car Car stereos have become vital components of a car. Today, there are different kinds of car stereos or music systems available in the market which features the latest, cutting-edge...more