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Hone Your Craft and Get in On

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:45pm | Richard Gilewitz

Use it or lose it. I can't think of a better cliché to explain why we should practice our craft. In my case I know that without constant attention to all the details that go into maintaining my guitar playing skills, there are many ways I can lose my own chops. Fingers get stiff and rusty, making tunes that once embodied finesse to appear clunky to both the player and listener. The struggle becomes more noticeable and that formerly effortless feel is lost. Even if you have been playing for years and you have heard someone state, “Oh, you make it look so easy", that comment will subtly disappear without a constant and dedicated practice routine.

Building Bridges

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 2:18pm | Lis Lewis

Building Bridges With Waterfalls

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Recording a Singer-Guitarist

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 3:54am | Bruce Bartlett

Suppose you want to record a musician who plays guitar and sings at the same time. The vocalist is self-accompanied on acoustic guitar.

Hone Your Craft and Get in Tune

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 2:11pm | Richard Gilewitz

 The first thing that ran through my mind before writing this series was, “Wait. Have I done this before?” The second thought was, “Wait. I could write about this every week for 20 years and still feel good about it since I believe that once you finish babbling away at the water cooler or ego fest, what it really comes down to is the pursuit of the craft and how you go about it. Whether your craft is singing, playing an instrument, composing, gardening, cooking, writing, or even full contact tiddly winks competition, there are methods and tools to use to perfect your craft.

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Recording the Lead Vocal

Tue, 08/03/2010 - 9:35am | Bruce Bartlett

The lead vocal is the most important part of a pop song, so it’s critical to record it right.

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Recording the Electric Guitar

Wed, 07/21/2010 - 11:48am | Bruce Bartlett

You can record the electric guitar in many ways:

BIZ: Guitar Making Workshop for Girls

Tue, 03/23/2010 - 11:59am

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars is excited to sponsors Girls Rock!, a guitar making workshop specifically geared toward girls.
 

BIZ: Great Music Is Not Enough!

Wed, 03/17/2010 - 12:01pm

Great Music Is Not Enough!
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Cabin Fever Combat - Chapter Three

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 4:28pm | Richard Gilewitz

With any luck and without the normal distractions you encounter at home, a quiet hotel room can often provide you with a good place to focus on a piece of music. When I first approach a new selection or go back to tighten up a tune already under my fingers, I spend many hours visualizing the music - running it through my head while not playing my guitar and then locking in the visual while playing.

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Preventing Clipping in Recording and Mixdown

Sun, 02/14/2010 - 7:05am | Bruce Bartlett

HOW TO AVOID CLIPPING DURING RECORDING