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What to Do if You Break a String on Stage?

February 11, 2022 by Ramiro Somosierra

Want to know how dreams turn into nightmares? 

The picture this. 

You get the great news that you’ll open a show for a huge band. 

Fantastic! You practice your songs and play your fingers to the bone. 

You rehearse non-stop …

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Is an Electric Guitar Too Loud for an Apartment?

February 11, 2022 by Ramiro Somosierra

Living in an apartment is such an overwhelming situation for guitar players. 

You may think that I’m being too exaggerated but many aspects reinforce this idea.

As you are living in a building, you have many people living in your …

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How Long and How Often Should Band Practice Be?

February 9, 2022 by Ramiro Somosierra

After some time playing your instrument you can feel and notice your progress, you are getting better at it so you decide to start your own band. 

You talk to friends, make posts on the Internet, and fortunately you …

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Why Do Guitarists Wear Wristbands?

December 17, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

Wristbands are resourceful garments. 

While they look aesthetically beautiful, they serve more than one purpose. 

Believe it or not, for some guitarists, one wristband is as important as a pick. 

But why? What’s the reason some guitarists wear wristbands? 

Wristbands …

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Why Do Guitar Players Wear Headphones?

March 6, 2022December 17, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

A guitarist’s set involves the following items: a guitar, an amp, and depending on the style, a pick. 

That’s pretty much it. 

What’s interesting, though, is when guitar players add headphones to the list. 

They might seem unnecessary, but headphones …

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Why Do Guitarists Switch Guitars During Shows?

December 14, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

Imagine the following setting. 

You go out with your friends and family to see your favorite band. 

When the show starts, you notice the guitarist is playing with an appalling guitar. You love that instrument! 

Three songs after the show …

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How Long Should You Play Guitar Before Joining a Band?

December 10, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

For most guitar players, joining a band can be a tough issue. Most beginners think they should know more or they need to accomplish a high skill level to join or form a band.

Obviously, nobody wants to feel embarrassed …

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How Much Do Professional Musicians Practice?

December 1, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

With gigs left and right, always hustling and long nights, it seems like professional musicians would never have the time to practice. 

This is a common topic among beginning to intermediate musicians, the time we spend with our instruments …

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