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3 Performance Prep Secrets Beginner Vocalists Miss
By Melody Jackson »
So - you’ve got a performance coming up! You may be feeling any number of emotions from nervousness to excitement, and you might be feeling them all at once. Trust me - it’s normal. Preparing well before a show can help any musician to minimize the effects of nerves. Still, ...
Practice & Theory
3 Performance Prep Secrets Beginner Vocalists Miss
So - you’ve got a performance coming up! You may be feeling any number of emotions from nervousness ...
4 Things All Live Audiences Want (& How to Give It to Them)
One of the most wonderful things about music is that it is such a sharable medium. It can ...
5 Ways to Overcome Songwriter’s Block
I’m sure you know the feeling. You’ve been working on a song - trying to get something, anything ...
Equipment & Technology
Choosing Your First Recording Software
DAW may seem like a silly word, and it is. Go ahead, say it. DAW. Silly, right? It’s ...
5 Apps Every Beginner Musician Should Be Using
One great thing about being a beginner musician in the 21st Century is the plethora of amazing apps ...
How to Restring Your Guitar In 6 Easy Steps
If you are like I was when I started playing guitar, restringing your instrument seems completely overwhelming, and ...
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5 Apps Every Beginner Musician Should Be Using
One great thing about being a beginner musician in the 21st Century is the plethora of amazing apps ...
7th Chord Construction
What is a 7 chord? Simply put, it’s a triad with an extra note on top. 7th chords ...
Strumming Patterns – The Rhythm of Guitar
Strumming patterns are one of the most challenging aspects of learning how to play guitar. As a guitarist ...
How to Restring Your Guitar In 6 Easy Steps
If you are like I was when I started playing guitar, restringing your instrument seems completely overwhelming, and ...
Changing Chords: Effective Methods for New Guitarists
Chords are the harmonic building blocks of music. They act as the support system for the melodies and ...
How to Properly Tune a Guitar, Uke, and Bass
Every single time you pick up your instrument, the very first thing you should do is check your ...
3 Ways to Stay Busy While on Lockdown
What a time to be alive...2020 has gotten off to a wild start, and now most of us ...
Best Places to Get Music Gear in Charlotte
There are a ton of options in the Charlotte area for purchasing the right gear - it can ...
Best Guitars for Beginners
Depending on where your interests lie when beginning to learn the guitar or bass, there are a few ...
Easy Guitar Chords: Power Chords & Open Chords
A beginner guitarist can get overwhelmed with the seemingly unlimited array of chords, chord types and voicings needed ...
Practicing Guitar Licks and Riffs
Have you ever been working on a guitar riff, and been unable to execute it properly? As guitarists, ...
Video Lessons With Jamie Hoover
Bold Music Lessons have officially entered the future! No matter where you live, we've got the capability to ...