Bassists don’t always get the credit they deserve. Here are 10 examples of rock bassists eeking out a moment to let their brilliance shine through.
Victor Wooten, Blinking Lights and Other Takeaways from NAMM 2019
We went to NAMM, and you should too. It was huge, the traffic was horrible, the parking was tough, but it’s a total game-changer for musicians everywhere.
Memorize Common Descending Intervals Easily with This Handy Guide
Here’s a super handy cheat sheet for remembering descending note intervals, using some of the most familiar melodies in music history!
The Basics of the Dorian Mode for Guitar
A lesson on how to use one of the most exciting and practical scale modes for soloing on the guitar in jazz, blues, rock, and fusion.
The Defining Characteristics of the Perfect Support Set
Invited to play on a bigger stage, opening for a bigger band? Here’s a guide to help you nail that support set to keep them coming back!
In Case You Forgot, Nintendo Once Made a Classical Music Video Game (and It Wasn’t Good…)
A strange voyage through an old familiar console to discover why music, education, and video games tend not to come together in the same package.
How to Make Your Live Show More Interesting
We spoke to NYC bands Pinc Louds and The Living Strange about how they’re able to create some of the most exciting, innovative live music performances ever!
Can You Actually Make Electronic Folk Music?
“Folktronica” is one hotly contested genre with people on both sides arguing over whether it’s even possible, let alone aesthetically pleasing, to create.
5 Pedals Ideal for Playing Blues Guitar
Looking to infuse your guitar playing with the whining, whimpering and screaming tones of your blues heroes? Here’s a tonal menagerie of pedals to help!
How Music Can Relax the Autistic Mind
A beautiful journey to find the keys to communicating with an autistic client, and helping him to relax in the most stressful moments.