Download or read book Touring Guitarist Handbook 101 Secrets to Survive Thrive and Succeed as a Traveling Guitarist Who Plays Live Music on the Road written by Brandon Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights tips and tricks learned over two decades of real-world experience as a touring guitarist. For bands and musicians who are not signed, don't have managers or agents, but are willing to do the hard work and pay their dues to take their show on the road. From advice on how to properly pack a trailer, to the various ways to place a microphone in front of an amplifier, this book includes a wide range of topics, and is sure to have something for musicians of all experience levels. Major topics addressed include, but are not limited to: - Planning the tour - from how to choose which cities to visit, to how to pack your trailer or van. - Promoting the tour - from how to write a press release, to how to maximize your social media use. - Gear and supplies - from how to set up your guitar and which effects work best live, to where to place the mic in front of your amp. - Life on the road - from the best gas stations and how to deal with boredom to winter driving tips. - Putting on a great show - from how to fine tune your tone to a room to how to get along with your bandmates for optimum teamwork. - Merchandise and revenue - from how to get creative when it comes to choosing your merch, to crowdfunding techniques, to tips on making sure you get paid by the venue. - Connecting with fans - from using social media marketing creatively to general tips on in-person interactions with fans at the show. About the Expert Brandon Humphreys has been playing guitar and singing in semi-professional and tour-support bands for over twenty years. He has played music across the Western United States and Canada, often in support of national acts. Between all of the various bands over the years, he has recorded and released four full-length albums and two EPs. He has also appeared as a session guitarist for other artists. As a performer, he has "sat-in" with countless groups at countless performances over the years - from neighborhood block parties to huge, city-wide festivals - and has lent his talents to rock, jazz, blues, reggae, and country bands, as well as large ensembles. When not playing music, Brandon is a writer and a professional educator. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts. Visit HowExpert.com to learn more.
Download or read book Touring Guitarist Handbook written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights tips and tricks learned over two decades of real-world experience as a touring guitarist. For bands and musicians who are not signed, don’t have managers or agents, but are willing to do the hard work and pay their dues to take their show on the road. From advice on how to properly pack a trailer, to the various ways to place a microphone in front of an amplifier, this book includes a wide range of topics, and is sure to have something for musicians of all experience levels. Major topics addressed include, but are not limited to: • Planning the tour – from how to choose which cities to visit, to how to pack your trailer or van. • Promoting the tour – from how to write a press release, to how to maximize your social media use. • Gear and supplies – from how to set up your guitar and which effects work best live, to where to place the mic in front of your amp. • Life on the road – from the best gas stations and how to deal with boredom to winter driving tips. • Putting on a great show – from how to fine tune your tone to a room to how to get along with your bandmates for optimum teamwork. • Merchandise and revenue – from how to get creative when it comes to choosing your merch, to crowdfunding techniques, to tips on making sure you get paid by the venue. • Connecting with fans – from using social media marketing creatively to general tips on in-person interactions with fans at the show. About the Expert Brandon Humphreys has been playing guitar and singing in semi-professional and tour-support bands for over twenty years. He has played music across the Western United States and Canada, often in support of national acts. Between all of the various bands over the years, he has recorded and released four full-length albums and two EPs. He has also appeared as a session guitarist for other artists. As a performer, he has “sat-in” with countless groups at countless performances over the years – from neighborhood block parties to huge, city-wide festivals - and has lent his talents to rock, jazz, blues, reggae, and country bands, as well as large ensembles. When not playing music, Brandon is a writer and a professional educator. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Los Angeles Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.
Download or read book Secrets of The Electric Guitarist written by Rick Stack and published by Rick Stack . This book was released on with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of The Electric Guitarist You play guitar. You love guitar. Now learn the REST! Secrets of The Electric Guitarist offers solid gold advice about being a great overall guitarist and musician, and the music business. Rick Stack provides an insider’s look at the world of a working musician, with practical “how to” steps, about playing in a band and performing, writing and recording music, buying music equipment, and health as related to being a musician. The book will keep you entertained with stories from Rick’s musical experiences. Are you ready to begin your journey of being the most complete guitarist and musician you can be? Shredding out cool riffs and licks is awesome, but there is a lot more to being an amazing guitarist as a working musician. You will learn all about starting a cover band, original band, being a band leader or a sideman. You will also learn the best way to run rehearsals, get great gigs, and tips on how to get your performing game rocking. Discover how easy it is to get started writing your own songs, and with Rick’s help you will get a clear road map to the recording process, with making home demos and going into a professional recording studio. You will gain insight into having effective and efficient guitar practice sessions. Learn health related advice to stay in top form and not get injured. Are you unsure what 6L6 tubes are or what scale length is on a guitar? Find out all you need to know about music equipment, so you can get amazing tone. Anything you do beyond playing as a hobby is going to require some knowledge of the music business. If you would like to be (or are already) a semi-professional/weekend warrior, or full time professional musician, you will want to know the secrets that will allow you to navigate the music industry with confidence. And how about making money? There is a myth that musicians don’t make much money. Rick dispels this myth and gives you a clear plan of attack to make your music career flourish. Secrets of The Electric Guitarist is a reference to use any time you embark on one of topics contained in the book. This is also a fun read for “guitar nerds” who love all things guitar. It took Rick over 35 years to learn everything in this book. You can learn it all here!
Download or read book The Guitarist s Survival Kit written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes repertoire lists, accompaniment patterns, rhythm riffs, lead licks, transposition, and gear advice for the professional guitar player.
Download or read book The Pro Guitarist s Handbook written by Paul Lidel and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you dream of having a career as a professional guitarist, then this book is for you! Paul Lidel, an Atlantic, Sony and Shrapnel recording artist, offers advice on playing the guitar and surviving in the music business. Covering everything from how to pass an audition and how the recording process works to theory, technique and playing great solos, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate reference for any aspiring professional guitarist. You'll be coming back to this useful reference book for years to come.
Download or read book The Pro Guitarist s Handbook written by Paul Lidel and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you dream of having a career as a professional guitarist, then this book is for you! Paul Lidel, a National Guitar Workshop teacher and Atlantic, Sony and Shrapnel recording artist, offers advice on playing the guitar and surviving in the music business. Covering everything from how to pass an audition and how the recording process works to theory, technique and playing great solos, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate reference for any aspiring professional guitarist. You'll be coming back to this useful reference book for years to come. The CD includes exercises.
Download or read book How to Succeed as a Female Guitarist written by Vivian Clement and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, we have a book written by a successful and experienced female guitarist on how to work in the male-dominated music business. How to Succeed As a Female Guitarist will guide you through the challenges and rewards that await you on the path to following your dreams. You will gain insightful tips and information about business, gear, performance, and interpersonal relations---as well as important music lessons and exercises to improve your chord playing, songwriting, soloing, and general musicianship. This book is an essential read if you are a female musician and want to make a living doing what you love. The CD includes audio examples of all the music lessons in the book.
Download or read book The Secrets of Successful Practising for Guitarists written by Kevin Downing and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to become a really good guitarist?Are you having trouble practising?Do you know what to practise?Is motivation a problem?This book has been written for you.The ways you think and practise are the keys to your level of success as a guitarist. The ideas in this book have been gathered over many years of the author's practising, performing and teaching as well as his knowledge of the practice habits of many highly successful guitarists. This book offers guitar players at all levels clear guidelines and effective techniques for achieving real progress quickly on the way to success.
Download or read book 10x Guitar Progress While Practicing Less written by Guitar Head and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing, A New Way to Play Guitar Which Will 10x Your Progress without Spending Hours Practicing If you want to get good at guitar as quick as possible without reading through bundles of theory, practicing for hours every day or playing the same boring melody for the 100th time...... regardless of age......... you want to read this book. Playing guitar is not as hard as the guitar industry wants you to believe. This book will cut the cr*p and tell you the truth. You don't need to: Spend hundreds of dollars getting 10 different guitar books and programs. Most of them teach you absolutely nothing. You don't need to: Constantly learn new techniques and push yourself to play harder things by the day. It's much simpler than that. You don't need to: Waste a couple of hours every day practicing weird bending techniques and learning boring music theory. In fact, that is a great way to get stressed and confused. You don't need to: Obsess overplaying the same melody over and over or practicing things you don't like. Instead, you can get good at guitar by playing only what you love. These are some of the harmful lies keeping you from achieving the level of excitement and happiness your guitar can truly give you. And in this book, you're going to learn something that most guitarist will never know.... The secret of the most successful guitarists on the planet and how they used it to transform their guitar playing. Here are a few things that you'll discover inside: The secret of James Hetfield from Metallica which allowed him to become one of the best guitarists in the world. And how you too can apply it to unlock your true potential. How to apply the principles known only to the most powerful people on earth to create charisma and confidence in you as a guitarist. A road map for your guitar journey which will eliminate all the BS and give you only the things you love to play. Why you've been practicing guitar wrong the entire while. And how you can enjoy every minute you spend with the guitar. The undiscussed technique used by professional musicians which gives them huge results out of short practice sessions. The answers to the biggest questions "How long should I practice?" and "What should I practice?" How you can magically make time for guitar without having to think about it all the time And a whole lot more...... By the time you are done with the first part of this book, you'll have fallen in love with your guitar and be proud to call yourself a guitarist! You'll have a lot more energy to play guitar and will look forward to your time with the guitar. In short, you can play what you love on the guitar without practicing for hours every day or learning boring music theory. This book will show you how. SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS! With this book how to hack your practice routine, you'll also get a FREE PDF "25 things you are doing wrong with guitar". It's a list of the most common mistakes guitarists make and ways to avoid them. Scroll up and click the "Buy Now" button to start playing guitar the right way!
Download or read book Guitarist s Guide to Maintenance Repair written by Dave Rubin and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Educational). Doug Redler has been a guitar tech to the Black Crowes, k.d. lang, the Dixie Chicks, the B-52s, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, Peter Gabriel, and many other stars. He's seen it all, and knows what to do when it comes to keeping guitars and amps healthy. In this book, he reveals his trade secrets so that anyone with some mechanical ability can maintain their own gear. Co-authored by Hal Leonard guitar historian Dave Rubin, this book covers: guitar tech toolbox, proper stringing techniques, evaluating the guitar neck, setting the action, adjusting the pickups, basic bass guitar set-up, tales from the road, humidity and acoustic guitars, amp care and maintenance, and more!
Download or read book Guitar All in One For Dummies written by Hal Leonard Corporation and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the guitar If you’ve just bought a guitar, or you’ve had one for a while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how to play the popular instrument. There’s so much to know about owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin? In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info. Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune, and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues, rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.
Download or read book The Secret Musicians Don t Want You To Know written by Ellen Cavazza and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before you even decide to do anything, it is normal and also common sense to know the reasons behind such an endeavor as it is the very foundation of what you are about to get into. Without this awareness, everything would easily give way and your commitment to achieve something would easily waiver and you would have just wasted your time, effort, and possibly money in taking several early and discontinued steps. The following tips and applicable steps are some non-exhaustive but good reasons to learn and continue improving to play the guitar. So read on and commit wholeheartedly once you've nailed your basics down.Book Content Includes: Chapter 1 - Five Good Reasons Why You Should Learn GuitarChapter 2 - How To Start Learning Guitar TodayChapter 3 - Learn Guitar 101 - Digging Deeper On Guitar BasicsChapter 4 - The Multiple Methods Of Learning GuitarChapter 5 - How To Go Online - Learn Guitar At Your Own TempoChapter 6 - How to Learn Guitar Songs and Sound Like a Star! Chapter 7 - How Long Does it Take to Learn Guitar? - 4 Key Elements That You Cannot Do WithoutChapter 8 - Staying Motivated and Dedicated While Learning Guitar
Download or read book Guitarist s Guide to Music Reading written by Chris Buono and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Educational). The Guitarist's Guide to Music Reading features detailed step-by-step instruction, loads of sight-reading examples, invaluable tips and secrets from an industry pro, and over 600 audio files. "If you are reading this book I am excited for you. What you have in front of you is a powerful tool to help you understand the language of music. Chris Buono's explanations are sharply focused and designed for guitarists who have had minimal exposure to the concepts behind music notation. This is consistent with his approach to teaching guitar fundamentals. He has a gift for breaking down sophisticated musical concepts and replacing them with the salient points that kickstart your learning process." Dweezil Zappa
Download or read book Guitar Setup Maintenance Repair written by John Levan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide will use photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author and some provided by various manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well as: John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. John has also included a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.
Download or read book No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists written by James Shipway and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost your ability and confidence as a guitar player by quickly and easily unlocking Essential Music Theory. No confusing words and no music reading required! (Includes free downloadable audio) In 12 bitesize chapters you''ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising or songwriting. I''ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitar players for years. This book is for you if: Not understanding music theory is holding up your progress, affecting your confidence as a musician and stopping you from becoming the guitar player you want to be You''re a singer songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!) You want to learn music theory but don''t know where to start You''re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc You''re a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easily You feel confused and intimidated by the ''jargon'' you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use You ''kind of'' understand theory... but you''re not really sure how well! What will this book teach you about? In the 12 lessons you''ll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: The Musical Alphabet (the only 12 notes used in all music!) Tones and Semitones The Major Scale (learn what it actually is...) Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music) Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?) Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean) Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2) Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own) Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever...) The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles) Minor Key Basics (learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences) How will you learn and remember all this? Easy! Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you (free) as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You''ll find details for these in the book. You Can Do This ... and without all the bull! ''No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists'' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out. I''ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn''t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don''t know where to start. Scroll back up to Buy Now It''s time to become the guitar player you know you could be.
Download or read book Guitar World Jerry Garcia Playing Secrets written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
