The following points are generalisations which will help in all sight reading situations, however, the differing concepts apply to the size of band you are part of. Playing with a good feel and conceptualising the music being played correctly are the two most important points. ...more

Not many guitarists realise that we have a complex muscle structure in our hands and arms, and when playing our favoured instrument we are very much like an athlete because at times we are exerting tremendous strains on our muscles. ...more

In this article we'll try and wrap up the basic requirements of what it takes to set up your home studio. My thanks to the many people who have been in touch regarding their own home studios. It is reassuring, as I suspected, to note that the Kiwi adage "She'll be right bro'" is not generally applicable to studio design and set-up. For obvious reasons, you have to get it right if you want good consistent results. ...more