Making Music...
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Equipment for Making Music
When you're considering purchasing an instrument for the first time, there are always things to consider. This guide can help you find an instrument that will work…...
Finding a Gig
Once you've been playing a while and have a repertoire of material, you'll want your first gig. This will guide you to getting one, and what to do when you have it....
Finding Sheet Music & Music Books
You need sheet music to play from, but where do you find it. This will give you some tips....
Forming a Band
Putting a band of any type together is a big venture - but it's also a lot of fun. This can help you start, and also know when to finish....
How to Play Guitar
The basics of the guitar are easy to learn. This guide will help you master them....
How to Write Music
If you’re at all serious about music, then you need to learn to read and write it, as you would any new language. This will help you begin....
Influential Music
Being a musician is great. But the more you know about the music that's gone before, the better you'll end up being....
Learning Other Musical Styles
After a while you might want to try other styles of music to broaden your horizons. This is how you can do it....
Music Notation Software
Music notation software can be a blessing. It won't make you into a genius, but it can save you a lot of time and trouble....
Playing Other Styles Of Music
After a while you might want to try other styles of music to broaden your horizons. This is how you can do it....
Playing With Others
Playing with others in formal or informal situations can be a great way to advance your playing and pick up tips for the instrument....
Recording at Home
Recording is a thrill for any musician. With cheap recording great, it's possible for everyone to be a recording artist these days....
Rehearsing With Your Band
Every group needs to rehearse, whatever the style of music. But even something as simple as rehearsing needs thought....
Song Arranging
A good song is an excellent start. But to make the most of it you also need a strong, imaginative arrangement. This describes how arrangements work....
Songwriting
We've all wanted to write songs, and thought we have hits inside us. This will help you start on the path to finding them....
Working With The Engineer
Working hand in hand with your recording engineer can make a huge difference to the success of your project....