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Guitar Effects 101

Everybody likes gadgets, and guitarists are no different. What starts as a quest for the perfect lifelong guitar might well end in an impressive collection. The most fun you can have, though, is with a multitude of coloured effects pedals.

12 Music Films to Watch

Movies help to unify us as a society. The universal themes explored in the stories teach us empathy, and illuminate our values and dreams. Here's my list of Top 12 music related films to watch again and again.

Strings Attached - A Guide to Acoustic Guitar Strings

It's important to choose the right kind of strings for your guitar. This guide is intended to help you understand the different types of strings so you can get your instrument sounding its absolute best while improving playability.

PAs and Sound - Powered VS Unpowered Speakers

When it comes to compact and portable PAs, the simpler the better, and most smaller systems nowadays employ powered speakers, with the amplifiers, crossovers, and other electronics neatly contained the speaker cabinet.

Health and Safety - Hearing Protection for Musicians

Health and safety issues aren’t much fun to think about, but are of crucial importance for anyone who wants to continue enjoying music. Amongst the risks faced by musicians hearing loss is without doubt at the top of the list.

GoPro Cameras - New Perspectives in Video Recording

These days, with compact and versatile cameras like the GoPro, musicians can easily promote their music online with not only live performance and music videos, but also more personal and intimate studio outtakes and tour documentaries.

Guitar Care Guide

Guitars require adjustments on a regular basis to maintain proper playability and performance. A guitar setup is a complete adjustment and calibration of the entire instrument to ensure that it is as playable and as responsive as possible.

Acoustic Guitar Pickups

An important consideration when buying an acoustic guitar is whether you want it to come equipped with microphones, pick-ups, tuners, or other built-in electronics. This article will help answer some necessary questions.