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

Switching from rhythm to lead can create drops in volume and intensity. This tutorial gives you some playing tips to help overcome this.

When the time comes to play alongside other musicians, you'll need to audition. In this handy guide I'll show you how to prepare so that you can be the best...

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

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

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...

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...

Being practiced and ready to perform is not enough to get the most from an open mic night. In this tutorial, Ill help you to be fully prepared to not only...

Nailing future singing auditions, whether it be for a band, for X-Factor, musical theater, a cruise ship, or any other type of singing gig, can be made much...

If you're having a hard time hearing yourself singing onstage, with or without stage monitors, then it's time to consider in-ear monitors. This guide will...

Two of the most popular forms of vocal lesson styles, or pedagogies, are Bel Canto and Speech Level Singing (SLS). Knowing the differences between these...

Singer/Songwriters have the challenge of finding musicians to back them during live performances. In this tutorial I show you ways to find free, as well as...