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  1. The Portable Guitarist—Special Effects

    The Portable Guitarist—Special Effects

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you've already got your amp sound sorted, it's time to add some effects. In this tutorial, I'll show you some great apps that are definitely worth...

  2. The Portable Guitarist—Amped-Up Apps

    The Portable Guitarist—Amped-Up Apps

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the world of iOS, great live tones require great apps. In this tutorial I'll show you some of the popular choices and suggest the best ones to choose.

  3. The Portable Guitarist—Amps, Cables and Connectors

    The Portable Guitarist—Amps, Cables and Connectors

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you're using an iPad live, this tutorial explains the issues you'll face in getting your sound out, plus choosing the right gear to plug into.

  4. The Portable Guitarist—Transporting and Mounting an iOS Rig

    The Portable Guitarist—Transporting and Mounting an iOS Rig

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll show you how to get all of your gear safely to and from gigs and, importantly, how to have it all to hand when playing live.

  5. The Portable Guitarist—Hardware

    The Portable Guitarist—Hardware

    Tutorial Beginner

    If you're thinking of putting together an iOS-based live rig for guitar, here's what you'll need in terms of hardware.

  6. A Master Guide to Electric Guitar EQ Part 2: The Mixing Phase

    A Master Guide to Electric Guitar EQ Part 2: The Mixing Phase

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the second part of this series, I'll show you how to shape the tone of a guitar with EQ inside a DAW.

  7. A Master Guide to Electric Guitar EQ Part 1: The Recording Phase

    A Master Guide to Electric Guitar EQ Part 1: The Recording Phase

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll show you how to apply EQ to shape the guitar tone with a number of recording techniques.

  8. This is Why the Internet Is Killing Your Ears

    This is Why the Internet Is Killing Your Ears

    Tutorial Intermediate

    The internet is an incredible resource that has led to the expectancy of immediacy in the answering of questions. This wonder of our age is costing new...

  9. The Portable Guitarist—Using iOS as a Live Rig

    The Portable Guitarist—Using iOS as a Live Rig

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll explain how to employ modern technology in the form of an iPad. I’ll show you how using an iOS set-up has more to recommend it than...

  10. How to Choose Which Scale to Play

    How to Choose Which Scale to Play

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll show you how you can develop a better and solid solo using your knowledge. I'll show you how to develop better improvisational skills....

  11. 5 Common Mistakes Made by Guitar Players

    5 Common Mistakes Made by Guitar Players

    Tutorial Beginner

    First step to get better at your craft is knowing what you're doing wrong. Not necessarily saying this is your case but in this tutorial I'll examine the...

  12. Quick Tip: Organize a Proper Guitar Warm Up

    Quick Tip: Organize a Proper Guitar Warm Up

    Tutorial Beginner

    Every time you pick up a guitar you may need some warm up to be ready to play your best performance. In this tutorial, I describe a number of exercises to...