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  • compatible guitarist

    Finding A Compatible Guitarist

    By Devlon Horne
    In Aug 15, 2017
    On Bands, Gig Guidance, Playing in a band, Starting a Band
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    Working with a second or a compatible guitarist isn’t just some casual decision that you make on a whim, like choosing to study law, having a vasectomy or signing up to a suicide pact with your ex-girlfriend. This is the most important and intense relationship you’ll ever have. Friends, lovers and mail-order brides come and go, but a good guitarist is your shadow for your musical life. Here’s a...
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  • playing live

    Playing Live As An Artist

    By Devlon Horne
    In Jun 24, 2016
    On Gig Guidance, Music and Marketing, Playing in a band
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    If you’re a solo artist or in a band who’s currently playing live, and you have any serious intentions of succeeding in the music industry, then what you play when you step on stage, how you deliver it and the impact it has shouldn’t be underestimated. A great live show or an awful live show can be the difference between ‘making it’ or not. Structure Your Set When playing...
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  • A Guitar Excellence Pupil

    A Guitar Excellence Pupil

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In May 2, 2016
    On Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Playing in a band, Rock Guitar, Rock n Roll 101, Video Guitar Lessons
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    Meet Murray. He has been a Guitar Excellence pupil for a few months and this video was taken after 2 months with us. We think he rocks. If you would like to get to be as cool as Murray after a few months then look no further than Guitar Excellence to help you get there. As a Guitar Excellence pupil you will get: ✅ Guitar lesson at home ✅...
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  • Networking For The Guitar Player

    By Paul Whitehead
    In Jun 2, 2014
    On Gig Guidance, Memoirs Of A RocknRolla, Music and Marketing, Playing in a band, Rock n Roll 101
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    ‘Most of my gigs have come from me just putting myself out there. It’s all about networking and the random people you meet. You never know when your paths will cross again and you’ll get an opportunity.’ – Tommy Kessler  – Guitarist for Blondie, Rock of Ages (The Musical) and Blue Man Group (New York based theater performance) So you’ve been playing for a while now, practicing in your...
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  • The Benefits of Playing Guitar with Other Musicians

    By Paul Whitehead
    In Nov 2, 2012
    On Gig Guidance, Guitar Lessons, Guitars, Online Guitar Lessons, Playing in a band, Playing in Time, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock Guitar, Rock n Roll 101, Song Writing, Styles
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    “Practice isn’t doing scales but doing things like writing, jamming with other people or playing gigs.” –Tommy Bolin (Deep Purple, Zephyr, The James Gang) There are countless benefits to playing guitar with other musicians. Not only is it the general aim for most people that start to play guitar, but also it is the most fun you can have on your instrument. I’d say the number one benefit is that...
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  • Replacement Pickups: Humbuckers

    By Stefan Vos
    In Nov 8, 2010
    On Gear, Gig Guidance, Guitar Buying Advice, Playing in a band, Rock Guitar, Rock n Roll 101
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    As discussed in the last instalment of the investigation of replacement pickups, humbuckers are a sure-fire way to hot-rod your guitar, injecting your tone with a new lease on life. This time ‘round, we look at replacing humbucker pickups, so let’s begin by clarifying exactly what humbuckers are. According to the oracle of all absolute knowledge, Wikipedia, “A humbucker (or humbucking pickup) is a type of electric guitar pickup,...
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  • The Role of the Bassist in a Band

    The Role of the Bassist in a Band

    By Daniel Herber
    In Apr 19, 2010
    On Bass Guitar, Ear Training, Gig Guidance, Playing in a band, Playing in Time, Practice, Practice Tips, Recording, Rock n Roll 101, Song Writing
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    The role of the bassist in a band is the sonic link between the rhythmical and melodic elements of any band. With drums, it provides the backbone. In addition, the traditional function of the bass guitar is to flesh out any bands’ sound. By being played in such a way that the percussive elements of the instrument reinforce and supplies power and groove. This can apply to a busy...
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