How to Pack a Guitar for Shipping

July 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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shippingbox3When packing a guitar for shipping one must take great care that it is properly secured to minimize any chances of it being damaged. The key is to pack the guitar properly within the box so that it can endure the external forces that can occur during shipping and handling. Here are some guidelines and tips to help you assure that your guitar will reach its destination unscathed. Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.

Set Up A Home Studio To Make Your Own Recordings

June 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Home Recording Studio Nowadays affordable computers and great audio hardware make it feasible for anyone to make great recordings. The number of soundcards available for example, is enormous. It is impossible to tell in a few words what you need to start a home recording studio, but in this article I will give some valuable advice to get you started. Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.

How To Heal Vocal Cords Quickly & Efficiently After A Rough Weekend of Bluegrass Gigs

June 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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sore_throat1I hate taking drugs. I know that’s hard to hear coming from a full time working musician. But it is true. I hate taking anti-histamines or sprays. I prefer the holistic approach.

 

I have three ways that I protect my voice . . .
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How to Play Slide Guitar

June 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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slide1I was intimidated when I first put a slide on my little finger. It was awkward and the sound I made was horrible. I did not have anybody to show me how to dampen the strings, what scales sounded good in standard tuning, and not a clue as to all of the “open-tunings” that are available to both finger style and slide playing. . . Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.

Musicians: How to Find Band Members

June 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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newbandmemberLooking for bluegrass band members is never an easy task. You may first want to ask yourself what exactly you’re looking for – whether it is to join an existing group or find individual members to start your own band. Obviously, both have their differences and this should be answered first before you start your grueling search. Please Login or Register to view the rest of this content.

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