Introduction I’ve recently been trying something different: playing “naked”! Of course, I don’t mean without clothes—sorry if you pictured that! I mean using minimal effects and pedals. I tried using as little gear as possible to achieve the sound I wanted. After a few weeks of this experiment, I’ve learned
Introduction It was only a matter of time until we spoke about backing tracks! Or ‘tracks,’ as most people call them. There is a lot of talk, a lot of information, and also, a lot of opinions! Lots of people like them, lots of people hate them, yet loads of
Introduction Stepping onto the stage as a guitarist is an exhilarating experience, but the moments just before can be nerve-wracking. To ensure a flawless performance, it’s crucial to have a pre-stage ritual that encompasses aspects like controlled breathing, managing nerves, and effective warm-ups. In fact, having a pre-stage ritual is
Introduction In the dynamic world of live music, the quest for the perfect sound is a perpetual journey for musicians. As technology advances, so do the tools available to enhance the performance experience. One such innovation that has been gaining popularity is the transition from traditional stage monitors to In-Ear
Introduction If you are in the Wedding band, function band or local club scene, you will quickly discover that loading in faster and out quickly is important. Getting set up and tearing down is very important for a number of reasons. If you are playing at a wedding you obviously
Introduction Just started to gig? Recently joined a band and have some gigs coming up and want to know how you can get gig ready. Well, we have 5 easy to implement tips for you to help you get gig-ready go out feel confident and smash any concert! No matter
Introduction Playing loud is great fun, makes you want to play, and makes you motivated and enjoy playing the guitar. I also think it’s easier to get good tones when playing loud. However doing this at home can be a challenge, for many reasons. Most of which we will cover
Introduction As you all know, we review pedals on this website. This means that we gather a lot of pedals of various kinds. You may also know that I am in a sort of function/wedding band. So recently I’ve decided to put together a full, new pedalboard that I would
Introduction If you have ever tried recording, you know how time-consuming it can be! It can take ages to record the simplest of tracks. Having to do everything from getting sounds, writing and the. Recording and editing. I like to think I have got recording guitar down to an art.
Introduction So you joined a metal band you’ve got the basics of a rig. You have got some songs and you’re looking to do some gigs. You may be thinking to yourself, should I get any pedals? Are there any pedals that every gigging metal guitarist needs? Well, in today’s
