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Music Industry News - Guitars
Both aspiring and professional songwriters can come up against a brick wall at a really bad time. So how can you combat writer's block and get the creative juices flowing again?
Details of next year's London Music Show have been published, after the 2010 event was cancelled.
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has lifted the lid on a few of the trade secrets behind his live shows.
Emerging groups often end up showcasing their music in Battle of the Bands competitions. So what can you do to stand out?
This year's London Music Show has been cancelled, but organisers have promised it will be back in 2011.
If you want to record a loud rock song at home, how can you get your guitar sounding really meaty and heavy?
Guitarists have been handed a few tips on how to set up their guitar effects pedals.
If your fellow band members are on their summer holidays, you could be forced to miss out on potential opportunities to play. So what can you do to stay on the road during this period?
Exposure to loud noise is an occupational hazard for gigging musicians - and a risk that should be managed in rehearsal rooms as well.
A band's first gig can potentially be a disaster - so how can inexperienced performers cope with this situation?
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