Embracing the Metronome

Metronomes can be a drag, there’s no doubt about it.  They have a way of interrupting that perfect timing you’ve established for yourself and causing you to question everything you’ve ever known to be true.  Honestly, metronomes are lucky they...

But What About An Amp?

Just Make Some Noise… When you’re ready to buy your first amp a good rule of thumb is – just get something that makes sound and don’t spend too much money on it.  Most amplifiers fit into that category so it’ll be tough to go wrong.  Once you get used to...

Buying Your First Electric Guitar

It’s All About the Pickups… When it comes to the sound of a guitar, the main factor is the pickups.   Sure, there are plenty of other factors, but when it comes to sound, it all comes down to the pickup type. Put simply, there are two types of pickups:...

How to Choose Your First Guitar

Choosing your first guitar can be confusing, especially with the wealth of information bombarding you from the internet as well as enthusiastic friends.  For that reason, I’m going to provide some simple and brief guidelines for purchasing your first guitar....