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A Guitarist's Guide To Playing Festival Gigs: Part 3

Tutorial • Beginner

You might know what to play, but do you know how to cope? This tutorial will get you through what awaits you onstage.

Philip Ockelford • 24 Oct 2017
Guitar

A Guitarist's Guide to Playing Festival Gigs: Part 2

Tutorial • Beginner

This tutorial I'll show why and how you should create a portable yet powerful gigging rig for festival dates.

Philip Ockelford • 20 Sep 2017
Guitar

A Guitarist’s Guide to Playing Festival Gigs: Part 1

Tutorial • Beginner

The festival: it's probably an exciting prospect or the worst gig you'll ever play. This series equips guitarists with all they need to thrive in this...

Philip Ockelford • 24 Jul 2017
Guitar

How to Be an Online Session Musician: Part 3

Tutorial • Beginner

You've got the skills, the gear, so now it's all about presenting yourself to the world, and dealing with clients in a professional manner.

Philip Ockelford • 21 Jun 2017
Guitar

How to be an Online Session Musician: Part 2

Tutorial • Beginner

Instrumental skill isn't enough. In this, the second tutorial in the series, I'll show you the practical requirements such as the hardware you'll need to be...

Philip Ockelford • 22 May 2017
Guitar

How to be an Online Session Musician: Part 1

Tutorial • Beginner

Selling your musical skills worldwide has never been easier. In this tutorial I'll show you what to consider when entering this part of the industry.

Philip Ockelford • 24 Apr 2017
Guitar

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.

Philip Ockelford • 24 Mar 2017
Guitar

Effective Chord Changes on Guitar: Part 1

Tutorial • Beginner

Chord changes on guitar are a struggle when you're starting out, so here are some thoughts and suggestions to make it easier.

Philip Ockelford • 17 Mar 2017
Guitar

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...

Philip Ockelford • 7 Feb 2017
Guitar

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.

Philip Ockelford • 18 Jan 2017
Guitar

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.

Philip Ockelford • 16 Dec 2016
Music Production

How to Perform Live Without Risking Your Hearing or Going Deaf

Tutorial • Beginner

Your hearing is very precious and live performances can damage it. In this tutorial I'll explain why hearing loss can occur and the measures that you can...

Philip Ockelford • 21 Nov 2016

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