by John McGinley | May 5, 2022 | Articles, Recording Tips
Absorber panels in useCost: $20-$26 (per panel)Time: 30 min. (per panel)Credit for this design goes to:Chris Banning (aka studio_drums)from John Sayers’ Recording Studio Design Forum Materials needed:- 2″ Mineral/Rock Wool or Rigid...
by John McGinley | May 5, 2022 | Articles, Recording Tips
One of the most common questions I get from musicians is “What’s the best way to soundproof my practice space.” For starters, the first thing you will need to determine is whether you need sound isolation or acoustic treatment–or both. ...
by John McGinley | Feb 5, 2018 | Articles, guitar, Resources
I’m going to make a big confession: I make mistakes when I play the guitar. Not only do I make mistakes, I make them nearly every single time I pick up the instrument. However, I learned quickly while playing in my first band that most of my mistakes are...
by John McGinley | Oct 26, 2017 | Articles, guitar, guitar-showcase, Resources
Finding your practice groove can take some time and effort but once you discover it, the rewards will be unmistakable. Here are 3 simple things you can try to make practice more fun and efficient: 1. Keep it short, but consistent You’ll be far better off having...
by John McGinley | Oct 16, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
I love capos, but they have a bad rap. Sometimes when I suggest to a guitarist to use a capo for x reason, I’ll get that look–the look that says “Seriously? I’m not a cheater but thanks for the suggestion.” For those of you open to...
