The folks at KraftGeek were nice enough to send me their Vlogging Tripod Max and their Pocket RGB Light for review. Previously I had reviewed their music stand and accessories, which I still use all the time today. These two products were no different, in that they are fairly priced, well made, and super easy to use. You can check out all my thoughts in the video below. The video also has a discount link so you can save on your purchase!
The 2024 St. Jude Fundraiser Is On!
Every year during September I run a fundraiser for St. Jude through Chasing Sound. I'm doing another round this year, and you can find the donation page below. I'll be doing livestreams and more on YouTube, X, Instagram/Threads and elsewhere to boost the campaign. Every little bit counts towards the goal. I'd love to blow past my initial goal, and set a few stretch goals if possible this time around. Thanks for your support!
3 Easy Solos For Beginner Guitarists
If you’re just learning guitar, getting started with playing solos might seem daunting. It’s a big change to go from strumming chords to your favorite songs, to playing lead lines. The best thing is to start out easy, but not too easy. The more you challenge yourself, the better a guitarist you’ll become. Just remember to take everything in bite size chunks as you’re learning. To help you get started with solos, I’m recommending a couple that I’d learn if I was just getting started - one from three different genres. The feeling of learning and playing lead is amazing. Let’s get into it.
1 Habit All Amazing Guitarists Have In Common
I’ve observed hundreds of guitarists over the years from all different skill levels, and the ones who are making a lot of progress often share a lot of the same traits - they have a plan when they sit down to practice, they know the people to go to when they’re facing a hurdle in their playing, and they’re endlessly curious about guitar and music in general.
But outside of all of that, there’s one habit I’ve seen that all of my favorite guitarists have - they practice active listening.
Every guitarist should record their practice for massive progress – here's why
It’s cliche, but everyone has a mini recording studio in their pocket with them at all times. Not only is it stupidly simple to record your audio ideas, you can record yourself via video as well and see everything you were working on at the time, to truly pinpoint issues in your playing. But that’s not the only reason you should record.
Let's dive into three ways guitarists can use recording to see huge improvements in their playing.
Upgrade Your Guitar Practice - Ditch Repetition To Stop Wasting Time, And See Your Guitar Skills Level Up
How many YouTube thumbnails have you seen, with guitarists talking about how to get out of a rut? There’s a dead simple fix for getting out of one, and it comes down to two things - you’re sitting down and noodling every time you play guitar, or you’re playing the same things over and over again. I only say this, because I’ve been there myself and have had to snap out of it.
Don't Fret - Guitar Is Good For Your Health
Let’s just get this out of the way - of course I’m not a doctor, I just play one on the internet. And while I’m not a doctor, I can tell you that guitar has had a profound effect on my life. Playing guitar can lead to all sorts of benefits you might not have even thought about. Search online and you’ll see many scientific studies linked to happiness, improved memory, a sharper mind, and much more.
3 Books Every Intermediate Guitarist Needs To Read
If you’ve been playing guitar for a couple of years and finally feel like you’re moving into a more intermediate level, you’ll often hit a plateau. It’s common to not know what to work on next, or to even have some gaps in your knowledge. Here are 3 books that’ll help you progress as an intermediate guitarist.