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How Do Time Signatures Work and What Do They Sound Like?
Time signatures are hugely important in music. You can sometimes play the wrong notes and get away with it, but if you're out of sync...

Keith W.
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Mastering the Art of Playing Guitar with a Strap: Essential Tips for Musicians
First things first. Make sure you practice this before you go on stage! Most people find standing and using a strap very different....

Maggie
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4 Easy Tips To Avoid Giving Up On Music
Have you ever wondered if you should give up on music and move onto to another hobby? In this post we'll look at 4 easy tips to avoid...

Tim S
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Shortcut to Creating Your Own Instrumental Song
A shortcut to creating your own instrumental song is to build on the same techniques used to play a solo or break. (Hint : See our blog...

Maggie
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4 Easier Ways to Solo and Improvise on Your Instrument
Introduction After struggling for years to be able to take a break in a song, I finally just developed an easier way to both solo and...

Maggie
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Understanding Capos: A Guitarist's Essential Tool
Have you noticed guitar players using capos and wondered what they are and why they use one? In this article we'll explain what a capo is, why you should use one, and the tricks and traps that you should know when using capos.

Tim S
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Should You Take Music Lessons?
Okay, so I'm opening a huge can of worms here. It's kind of like asking if you should take vitamins. The answer is... well, there is no...

Keith W.
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A New Year Resolution. Have You Picked Up Your Instrument Yet?
Happy New Year! And now a difficult question...have you picked up your instrument yet? Did you take a break from playing over Christmas?...

Tim S
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How To Play Guitar and Sing at the Same Time
Do you struggle with how to play guitar and sing at the same time? When you are learning to play the guitar, every chord and strum seems...

Karen O
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How To Go Wireless With Your Guitar
Have you wondered how to go wireless with your guitar? I've got active pickups (i.e. they have batteries in them) for my acoustic guitars...

Keith W.
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How To Stay Motivated When Learning Guitar
Do you struggle with staying motivated when learning guitar? I just don't feel like practicing today. Other things need to be taken care...

Tim S
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How To Record Your Music With Free Software
Have you wondered how to record your music using just free software? Nowadays you can find lots of different audio recording and mixing...

Tim S
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