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.
Build a Lick Library
Organize your practice and songwriting inspiration by creating a lick library. Divide it into folders with genre subcategories for easy navigation. Recording your riffs not only preserves them, but also provides a “lick library“ for songwriting and daily practice ideas. After a couple of weeks, you should have enough ideas to mix and match to your liking, ultimately resulting in a song.
Never Lose a Riff Again
Don't let those amazing riffs dissapear into the ether — record them! Whether it's a riff in the shower or a melody at 2 a.m., having your phone handy ensures you can capture it anytime. Remember to back up your recordings to avoid losing your hard work. And if you want to go the extra mile, transcribe yourself using something like Guitar Pro. That way you know where you were playing your ideas on the neck.
Track Your Progress
Recording allows you to track your journey as a guitarist. Set realistic goals, like practicing sweep picking daily for 30 days, and record your sessions to track how it’s going. It feels incredible to look back on your progress and see how far you’ve come.
Get Started Today
By using recording gear you already have, you’ll develop skills faster, capture your ideas, and track progress that’ll make you feel great. You can’t afford to not record!