After you buy a guitar, it’s ideal to be able to tinker away at it to improve its playability in the years after purchase. One of the ways that you can accomplish this goal is to file down the ends of the frets if they’re uncomfortable in your hand. Ideally, the frets of the instrument should be flush with the edges of the fingerboard. Over time, however, the wood of the fingerboard can shrink slightly, and that can result in the metal frets sticking out and jabbing into your hand.…
If you are trying to make your way in the world of journalism with little to no experience, it may be a long, tough road ahead of you. It may be even tougher if you are assigned an entertainment or music section every week or every month and you simply do not know how to get in touch with the famous people you are supposed to interview. If you are currently stuck on column assignments involving hip hop artists, here are a few tips that will help you get interviews with hip hop artists and help you make some meaningful connections to get to the next interview more easily.…
The small, lightweight nature of guitar picks makes them easy to play with, but often difficult to keep – especially when you’re a new player. If you’re new enough to playing this instrument that you haven’t started to implement ways to prevent losing your guitar picks, you’ll often find yourself reaching into your pocket for a pick, only to find that it’s no longer there. Keeping your guitar picks on hand is about more than just remembering where you put them.…
Jukeboxes were all the rage in previous decades, providing visitors to the local bar, diner, or soda shop with lively music at the push of a button. Since the jukebox is becoming a rare form of entertainment, it’s no wonder that the market for vintage jukeboxes is high in demand. If you happen to own one of these amazing pieces of history, read on to find out how you can get a better idea of what it might be worth.…
Hiring a children’s music performer to put on a show at your child’s birthday party can create indelible memories that last for years for your child and his or her peers. If you live in an area that is serviced by a variety of different children’s music performers, it’s ideal to browse each artist’s website, look online for sample videos of past performances and, ultimately, call each musician and ask a series of questions that will help you decide who to hire.…
When a car has a good sound system, coasting down the road with good sound radiating from the windows, every bystander takes notice. If you are desperately wanting to turn a few heads with your system and enjoy music inside of your car that carries you away, installing a good system is the only option. However, shopping for and installing a supreme car stereo and sound system requires some knowledge. Here are a few things that you should know if you want a killer sound system in your ride.…
