What’s the Best Guitar for a Beginner?
Trying to find the best guitar for a beginner can get overwhelming. So here's a guide to help you forward, without trying to sell you stuff!
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Helpful hints, tips, and tutorials that aid musicians in pursuing their music careers.
Do Bands Make Money? How Your Band can Earn Revenue
Do bands make money if they're consistently marketing themselves and writing music that audiences enjoy? They can, but it's not easy.
How to Make a Band Website Without Breaking the Bank
Let's learn the basics of how to make a band website, and why this is so important for unsigned and indie bands.
Making an Electronic Press Kit: Why Your Band Needs an EPK
A lot of key decision-makers in the music industry expect to see a well-made electronic press kit from your act. Learn about electronic press kits here!
What is Busking and How Much can Busking Earn You?
Busking can be a great way for musicians to earn money in their spare time. But what is busking, exactly? Busking is the act of a musician performing in a public space to earn tips from passersby. It can refer…
Audio Interface vs Mixer: Which One Do You Need?
The audio interface vs mixer discussion is an important one when building a home recording studio or otherwise getting involved with DIY recording. These are big investments when shopping for recording gear, and both devices seem complicated. But what are…
What is an Audio Mixer? And What is an Audio Mixer Used For?
There’s a good chance you’ve seen photos or videos of a sound engineer moving around the sliding faders on a big audio mixer. And that device probably looks pretty intimidating, right? There are so many knobs and buttons and lights…
Are music store credit cards worth it?
Yes, music store credit cards are worth it … so long as you can afford the minimum monthly payments and you’re confident you won’t miss any. It can even help your credit score grow, so long as you remain responsible…
What’s an ideal humidity level for musical instruments?
The ideal humidity level for musical instruments is 40% to 50%. For electronics, like guitar amps or home studio recording equipment, you have a broader acceptable range of 30% to 70%. Keeping humidity levels nominal protects your instruments from all…
Soundproofing and Acoustic Treatment for Home Studio Recording
We spend a lot of time thinking about how things sound in our home recording studios.But what about how the room itself sounds? Okay … some of you are saying “dude, it’s a room. It sounds like air.” And you’re…