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  1. How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 2

    How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Some common and readily-available equipment can really transform the sound of the solo guitarist into something amazing. This tutorial highlights some...

  2. Mixing Drums With the Ableton 10 Drum Buss

    Mixing Drums With the Ableton 10 Drum Buss

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this screencast, I'll show you how to mix drums using Ableton 10's drum buss audio effects plugin to create a punchy, fat, in your face drum mix.

  3. How to Tune Drum Samples

    How to Tune Drum Samples

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this screencast, I'll show you how to tune your drum samples, so your track will sound more consistent, complete, and have a more impactful mix.

  4. Piano Playing any Drummer Will Respect: Part 1

    Piano Playing any Drummer Will Respect: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn what the "groove" is, how a drummer sets it up, and how your piano playing can fit in with it.

  5. 5 Creativity-Boosting Tips for Pianists Reading a Chord Chart

    5 Creativity-Boosting Tips for Pianists Reading a Chord Chart

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This tutorial will take the guesswork out of playing from a chord chart by giving you concrete steps to follow. Learning them will boost your creativity when...

  6. How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band

    How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band

    Tutorial Beginner

    What sounds clear and loud when you practice at home can sound muffled or even vanish when you play in a band. This tutorial will help you understand why,...

  7. How to Play the Piano Properly in a Rock Band

    How to Play the Piano Properly in a Rock Band

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The piano is a powerful instrument. With it and two trained hands you can easily cover all the major components of a song - bass, rhythm, harmony, and melody...

  8. Effective Chord Changes on Guitar: Part 2

    Effective Chord Changes on Guitar: Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    People want to hear how you sound, not how you play, so here are some more ways to tidy up your chord changes.

  9. 10 Essential Principles for Learning Guitar

    10 Essential Principles for Learning Guitar

    Tutorial Beginner

    The guitar is a great instrument. It's fairly portable, relatively inexpensive, easy enough to learn the basics - and you can take your playing as far as you...