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Leo Fender (yes, that Fender) put together Precision, the first electric bass, in 1950. It was groundbreaking. What wasn’t so groundbreaking was the fact

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How to Tune a Ukulele

April 10, 2019

Ukuleles are fun. If you haven’t discovered the magical world of ukes, then check out our comprehensive guide to ukuleles first.

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Do You Need a Buzz Feiten Tuning System?

April 8, 2019

What’s the most important guitar tuning tool? A chromatic tuner is the no-brainer answer. It could be a clip on tuner, a tuner app, or a Roadie. Continue reading

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3 Tips to Improve Your Guitar Playing Routine

April 5, 2019

It’s a well-established fact: having a routine makes your more productive. Chances are you already put this into practice when it comes to Continue reading

Metallica Bell Tolls (credit to Kreepin Deth)

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Metallica’s “…Bell Tolls”: 3 Awesome Facts

April 5, 2019

What’s the best bass riff of all time? Metallica’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls ” is certainly a contender. Cliff Burton’s chromatic

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3 Great Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

March 31, 2019

What’s the best acoustic guitar for a beginner? If you’ve ever worked in a guitar store, you’ve probably been asked that question. A LOT.

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What Is Absolute Pitch?

March 27, 2019

Are you able to sing an F note without hearing a reference tone first? Then you’re part of a lucky minority of people who have absolute pitch.

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Artist Spotlight: Brev Sullivan

March 11, 2019

We have received a lot of love from Roadie fans over the past years, so we thought we would give some back. We’ll put the

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How to Use Your Age to Your Advantage in the Music Business

March 5, 2019

Age ain’t nothing but a number, or so the saying goes. Then how come every new rock star seems straight out of high school? If you have dreams Continue reading