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I’ve been fortunate to play guitar with some of the best musicians on the planet, but I’ve also done my share of everyday local gigs. I make it a habit to treat them all like they’re important – because they are.
I always feel the benefits on my electric guitars when I’m putting a healthy amount of time in on my acoustic.
I’ve heard plenty of arguments about the benefits and dangers of playing guitar in a cover band.
Soloing in a lyrical way means that you’re playing lines that could be sung, so that automatically rules out a lot of fast runs and wide interval leaps.
I get a few humorous comments about wearing my guitar up high. So, here’s why I do it.
Playing guitar in front of a live audience for an entire evening used to be the norm for a musician. That was the whole reason to play.
We all know that music is a tool for expression. One element that is sometimes overlooked in lessons is how to manipulate the time.
If you’re someone trying to make a living playing guitar, and you’re paying your bills, give yourself a big pat on the back.
The whole goal of preparing for a gig is to be at ease on stage, because no musician plays well when stressed.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And even if your name isn’t Jack, it’s so true.
If you haven’t already, have your band take the next step of maturation – and that’s to work hard on dynamics.
Doubling guitar parts when you’re recording is pretty common, but can take some practice. You can double either rhythm guitar parts or guitar solos.
