Wear and tear is always something you have to take into account when it comes to working with guitar strings. You have to know when it is time to replace them. Most newbie bass players I work with usually ask if bass strings do indeed rust. This post will therefore discuss this to give you […]
Why Are Old Pianos So Cheap?
Most old pianos are pretty much cheap and the reason for this is: Old pianos are usually in sub-par condition when you find them because of parts having been subjected to wear and tear throughout the life of the piano. This means that each part may require restoration which usually costs a lot of money. […]
Become A Self-Taught Music Producer With These 9 Tips
There’s no better feeling that figuring out something on your own. Most music producers that I work with are people that relied on themselves to learn the art of music production. Music production can easily be self taught if you have the right drive and motive to actually want to learn it. Most forums on […]
How Can I Make My Mic Quality Better?
Recording music requires that you have the right equipment so you can carry it out properly. The most important tool in recording is obviously your microphone because it is the primary recording tool. With that said, having a microphone is the easy part. You now have to figure out how to make your microphone sound […]
Can I Be My Own Music Producer?
You can certainly be your own music producer there’s really no rule against that. And most musicians these days are able to produce their own records. However it’s important that you gain the necessary skills needed to produce industry standard music. Because while you might think producing for yourself would be a great way to […]
Why Is It Hard For Me To Use A Guitar Pick?
Using Guitar picks takes some getting used to, and the reason why you find it hard to use a guitar pick is because you haven’t practiced with them enough. The fact is guitar picks are tools that have to be learned in order to understand the fundamentals like strumming and precise control over the strings […]
What Subjects Do You Need For Sound Engineering?
The subjects you need for sound engineering are Physics and math to help you understand calculations, acoustics, audio electronics concept of frequency, vibration, electricity, voltage, rate as well as time. You also need knowledge of basic electronics, equipment and engineering to help you cope with equipment handling and the like. The good part is you […]
How Do I Prolong The Life Of My Guitar Strings?
A guitar player of any skill level or genre greatly relies on the strings of the guitar. Getting a new guitar can be great because you’d naturally expect to produce high quality sound with new strings…… but the fact of the matter is strings don’t last a lifetime. Therefore it helps to have a general […]
Phantom Power, Will It Affect Sound Quality? (LEARN MORE)
Phantom power will not affect the quality of your microphone. Condenser microphones rely simply on phantom power to provide enough power for them to be usable. If the device is built to supply the correct voltage, very low ripple (good filtering), decent quality components, and enough headroom to remain stable for the load, you shouldn’t […]
Do I Really Sound Like That On A Recording?
Don’t you just hate it when your recorded voice sounds different from own voice? If you do, you’re not alone. A lot of musicians that I’ve worked with have had many sessions where they ask if they really sound like the recording. The answer is yes, you really do sound like your voice on the […]
