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How to Fix a Blown Guitar Amplifier Speaker

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Most guitar cabinets use high volume speakers, but it is possible to overload and damage them. Follow these steps to fix them... more »

How to Fix Scratched Vinyl

By Edward Mellett

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There’s nothing more frustrating than scratched vinyl! Trying to play your favourite tunes with skips, crackles and missed beats is almost as bad as playing your tunes backwards! Fixing your vinyl is difficult, but not impossible, as long as the ... more »

How to Form a Band and Book Gigs

By Michael Deaton

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Everybody wants to be a rock star. This article won't give you untold fortune and more groupies than you can handle, but it will help to put you on the right path to achieving that dream... more »

How to Form A Great Rock Band

By therockrelic

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In a genre that's overloaded with every type of rock act imaginable, how does a person start a band that'll be successful ... and have staying power? This article will give you an "inside look" at the creation of such a group... more »

How to get a growing fan base

By ADizzy

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Want more real fans (not just virtual myspace fans) to come to your shows? Follow these steps... more »

How to Get a Record Deal

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Getting a record deal can be complicated. The first step is getting a demo CD or tape of your band or group. It's best to use a recording studio. The process can take years. Securing a record deal is a dream come true for any artist. A record ... more »

How to Get CD Reviews

By Henry

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This is a great time to be a band. With the internet, there are hundreds more places to get a CD reviewed and get exposure. There are also more music magazines. A lot more. You probably don’t have unlimited funds so you’ve got to focus... more »

How to Get Equipment for a Home Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Creating a home studio can be a task. With endless lists of equipment and setup configurations, a person could lose their passion for music in a hurry. The good news is that all it takes is a working knowledge of the needed equipment. Here are ... more »

How to Get Into The Coachella Spirit

By Kampy

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To have a great time at Coachella, you have to be in the right frame of mind. You have to go in with a positive mindset. (Wow, I sound like a motivational speaker or something.) Basically, you gotta get psyched up, man! Perhaps you're on the ... more »

How to Get Invited Back to Perform at a Venue as a Rock Band

By rplacone

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I support tons of music. I see all kinds of different local and up-and-coming bands. Some I feel have bright futures ahead of them; others make me wish there was a law forbidding certain people from picking up instruments. Here are a few ... more »

How to get new release CD's at Best Buy for $9.99

By tommyboy2k

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Best Buy and other stores like Circuit City sell new release CD's for $9.99 every Tuesday. Circuit City often times will take the most anticipated new release and sell it for $8.99. If you are looking to build up your CD collection so you can ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Song Stuck in Your Head

By Violetsnow

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It's one of life's small but persistent irritations: a song repeating over and over in your mind, maddeningly, sometimes for hours or days. Often it isn't even a song you like, and if it is, you soon grow to hate it. Entrenched as the tune may ... more »

How to Get Rock Lyrics

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Rock and roll lyrics cover topics ranging in importance from life and death to a favorite car. Rock musicians use lyrics to portray an image and a lifestyle that lets them gain popularity with fickle rock fans. You can analyze rock lyrics to ... more »

How to Give Long Island Its Props in Hip-Hop

By WinningSmile

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If you’re a New York City kid who loves hip-hop but hates Long Island, this listening guide will give you the tools you need to understand how L.I. influenced hip-hop down to its roots... more »

How to Go to a Concert Alone

By Anne Stewart

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Try as you might, it’s sometimes just not possible to get your friends excited about going to see Celine Dion for a fourth time. That doesn’t mean that you have to miss out, though. Going to a concert by yourself is a confidence builder and a ... more »

How to Handle a Sandstorm at Burning Man Festival

By christinevand

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The Burning Man Festival takes place each year on a stretch of the Nevada desert that, for one week, becomes known as Black Rock City. But sometimes it looks more like Dust Storm City. At the 2007 event, there were at least three such storms, ... more »

How to Have a Better Singing Voice

By Jacqueline Spencer

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If you are wondering what you can do to improve your singing voice, these steps might be able to help you... more »

How to Have a Day Job as a Musician

By mommynightskye

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When working as a musician, as in most creative fields, it is difficult to find enough work to make a living. If you are holding down a full time job and trying to be a musician on the side, it can be hard to find the time to perfect your skills ... more »

How to Have a Songwriting Career

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Music has the unique ability to communicate with people. Good songs can speak to people's hearts in a way that few other art forms can. While many people enjoy writing songs for fun, it's not always easy to have a career in songwriting. However, ... more »

How to Help a Teenager Appreciate Classical Music

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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When you enjoy something as beautiful as classical music, it is natural to want others to do the same. Teenagers can misinterpret this sharing of interests as a form of parental imperialism. A good approach can change everything. Remember, your ... more »

How to Help Children Understand Rhythm

By Jesse Schmitt

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Children come free of all influences which can be a blessed thing. But when it comes to rhythm, it is too often the case they are left with two left feet... more »

How to Help Improve Your Singing Voice

By Aimee30

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These are some tips for improving your singing voice. How much it works depends on your personal ability. Read on to find out my tips... more »

How to Hold a Guitar Pick

By Cowbell

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How to Hold a Guitar Pick.. more »

How to Hold a Violin Bow

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Holding a bow properly affects the way that you play. The bow is the part of playing the creates the sound. Holding a bow correctly will help with control and the amount of sound that you produce. Only practice will give you the knowledge of how ... more »

How to Improve Your Singing

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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You may have aspirations of singing professionally or perhaps you just don't want to embarrass yourself at a sing-a-long with friends. No matter what your reasons for wanting to sing better, voice teachers have lots of tested tips and techniques ... more »