Band-in-a-Box is a revolutionary piece of software that has been around for over 30 years now. Released in 1990, the music accompaniment software makes it possible for users to create full songs simply by inputting basic chords. It is no secret that writing music is hard! The entire process is complicated and time-consuming. Whether it’s […]
The Fender Stratocaster is widely considered to be not only one of the best Fenders ever produced, but one of the all-time great electric guitars. An amazing guitar needs amazing pickups, but which ones are right for you? Today we’re looking at the best strat pickups available on the market. Leo Fender has designed some […]
Pickups are one of the most important factors that characterize the sound of any amplified instrument, and the electric guitar is no exception. Essentially, the pickup is a device whose primary function is to convert string vibrations into electricity. You probably asked yourself if you were better off going with Active vs Passive pickups if […]
Some people think that using a capo to play the guitar is cheating. If you are someone who can play the guitar without a capo, you deserve countless amount of high-fives. Playing the guitar without a capo is incredibly difficult and requires a crazy amount of practice in order to be able to play in […]
The electric guitar you have comes with a built-in pickup that is largely responsible for its sound. Hence, the choice between BurstBucker vs 57 Classic pickups comes down to how you want your instrument to sound. Also, changing a guitar’s pickup is a highly technical process that can be overwhelming for anyone who doesn’t feel […]
I've purchased from Sweetwater a couple of times, but I'm always looking for new businesses to support. When I was looking around for new strings, I came across Zzounds. Like Sweetwater, they sell new and used various instruments and gear. Their prices are good, and the website looks legit. But I wondered if Zzounds was […]
This guide will look at the best guitar strings for Les Paul Epiphone guitars and include my personal recommendations. If you're fortunate enough to be an owner of a Les Paul guitar, then you will know the importance of ensuring every aspect of the instrument is right. You don't buy a Ferrari and hang some […]
I have an acoustic guitar and keyboard collecting dust in my home and have been wondering how to sell them. My initial thought was selling them DIY--after all, at least half of my friends are musicians, so I wouldn't have a problem finding buyers. Selling them to a Guitar Center or Sam Ash is convenient, […]
With online shopping, buying instruments and gear online is easier now than ever. When I started playing bass, I was stuck going to Guitar Center or the local music store, hoping they had what I needed. Now, you can go online and shop at a myriad of online stores. You have many options, though Musician's […]
I practically grew up in music stores. There was a local music shop near me where my brother and I got music lessons and all our instruments. But there were times when the local music store didn't carry what we needed, so we would have to go to the corporate music stores. In our area, […]