Live Music

Here is an article on how to use a talk box for guitar players. The talk box is a very cool effect that has been used by some great articles like Peter Framton, Joe Walsh, and Ritchie Sambora to...

Half stack and full stack guitar amps consist of two basic parts: a power source, and a cabinet, or speaker. Most people buy these two together, but it's not necessary. Sometimes, certain amps...

Often, a piano competition, especially the very big ones like the Van Cliburn or the Tschaikovsky competitions, is the route for some pianists to a concert career, especially if they win first...

The Friend's of America Rally will be held in Holden West Virginia on September 7, 2009 at a reclaimed strip mine located on 22 mine road located between mingo/logan county from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00...

Learn some basic ways harp players can avoid feedback!

There are benefits to forming your own band rather than joining an existing band. You have control of the overall direction of the band, the genre' of music you will perform, and most of all you...

Worship teams in church frequently consist of either a guitar or keyboard, plus three to five vocalists. Church worship leaders usually desire more musicians, but congregants are either unwilling...

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter, poet. His influence on music and pop culture is undeniable. The man is a living legend...

A simple explanation of how harmonica players can be heard in medium to large venues!

Karaoke has become more popular than ever. Nowadays, you don't have to go out to crowded bars and sing in front of drunken strangers! You can do karaoke in the privacy of your own home, on your...

One of the cruel ironies of living in New York City, a city loaded with wonderful entertainment options, is that it costs so much to pay for the basics (rent, food, etc.) that it leaves you little...

Tube amplification became possible after John Ambrose Fleming invented the first vacuum tube, under the name the kenotron, in 1904. The first valve had two electrodes, earning it the name diode....

By the early 1950s, two companies were mass-producing bass amplifiers. One was Fender, the first company to mass-produce the bass itself, and the other was Ampeg. Fender's first model, the Fender...

Are you confused on how to hook up yor guitar, bass, or piano into an amp? Are you confused on how to add a pedal to the mix? Well in this article I wil show you how to do that.

Plugging an MP3 player into an amp is possible by purchasing a few inexpensive items. You may even already have some of the things you will need lying around your room or studio. You can plug an...

Check this out: A lot of people will make it seem like booking your own tour is hard or even difficult. They'll talk about how much work it is, and then when they run out of reasons why you...

Don't you hate always hearing about the concerts you want to go to after the tickets are already sold out on ticketmaster? Then when you try to go on ebay or stubhub, you get scared off by all...

No one is born well-versed in the music scene. It is a skill that can only be developed with time and observation. Did a friend invite you to hear "this new band" but afraid to go...

Everyone sings from time to time. I don't care WHO YOU ARE, I know you SING! Whether it's opera, oldies, top 40, Rap, R&B, etc. whatever it is, even if it's a catchy little jingle from a...

Coffeehouses can be great places to hear live acoustic music. But for a night of hilarity, there’s nothing quite like a night of cheesy, corny or just plain bad music offered up by...

With a little effort you can be a punk rock guitarist. But first you're going to need some gear. Here's what to buy when you're starting out.

In an endless sea of lifeless, uninspired, washed guitar sounds, do you want a rich, organic, vibrant tone that will turn heads at your next gig? Look no further. I will share my 10+ years of ...

Whether you're just starting out or have been playing music for a few years, you are probably familiar with the bothersome scenario of wanting to play a favorite song and not having any...

Whether you're planning a lucrative career as a DJ or just hoping to spin a few records for your friends, you need to know how to use the equipment. This includes the mixer, turntables, amps,...

Leona Lewis, winner of UK's X factor is an amazing singer that has just been introduced to th United States. Her CD SPIRIT was recently released and she has been busy performing her song...