In my first article, “Improving Your Phrasing, Part I,” I explained what phrasing is and why it is important for guitarists to develop this critical skill.
Tom Hess Songwriting Tips - Part 4 
In Part 4, we’ll look at some more advanced (yet sometimes quite simple) songwriting concepts, focusing on areas that are often overlooked.
Steinberg releases The Grand 3 Virtual Piano Suite 
Steinberg has announced that its major update to The Grand is now shipping to resellers worldwide*.
K-Sounds releases Signature Piano Virtual Instrument 
K-Sounds has released Signature Piano, a KONTAKT-format virtual C7 designed with a focus on sound quality and playability.
Akai MPK25 Review 
Live-laptops.com takes a look at the Akai MPK25 midi controller and put it through it's paces.
Wishnevsky Loves Ugly Wood 
Just like ugly people, ugly wood gets to make music too. This could be the funniest statement ever for a luthier...
Small Three String Sweeps w/ John McCarthy (Video Lesson) 
This video lesson is from The Rock House Method You Tube Channel. It features John McCarthy in the DVD Lead Guitar -Techniques For Creating Solo's.
Simple Amp Glossary 
Simple glossary of amp terms
Video Demo: Marshall MG Series Amps 
From NAMM 09: Overview of Marshall MG Amps.
Production Tools Vol. 1 from Best Service announced 
Best Service is announcing their newest sample collection this week, Production Tools Vol. 1.
Roland to reveal Fall 2009 Product Lineup 
Roland Corporation U.S has announced an exclusive online launch event, Roland Connect.On September 1, 2009, all worldwide joint ventures of Roland Corporation will simultaneously announce a new and...
ProducerLoops.com releases 'Ambient Glitch Volume 1' 
ProducerLoops.com has released 'Ambient Glitch Volume 1', this library includes glitch loops and samples that will work within the following genres: Ambient, Glitch, Gothic, Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Dubs...
ESP Guitars - Hot New Models Coming This Fall 
Some of the most killer looking guitars I've seen in a while.
Syd - Find the new Pattern Remix Contest 
Remix Syd's track and if your remix is chosen as the winner your remix will be offered as a free digital download available from and promoted by Syd and The Co-Op.
Review of Roland Juno-Di 
The Juno-D was the first in the newly resurrected Juno line when it was launched back in 2005.
MacProVideo Releases Pro Tools 8 Tutorials 
Online tutorial-video vendor macProVideo.com has begun releasing a new line of Pro Tools 8 training videos.
MODARTT releases 2 virtual vibraphones 
Using a newly extended model, PIANOTEQ can now reproduce the beautiful sound of the vibraphone.
IK Multimedia promises to 'reinvent music-making' 
Teaser trailers for new products have a habit of being as frustrating as they are intriguing, but if the one on IK Multimedia's website is to be believed, the company has something big up its sleev...
Links For The Weekend: Epiphone, Line 6, Propellerheads, Bill Wyman vs Beatles Rock Band. 
Some links and readings for the weekend...
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