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Better Guitar Tone: Gear, Technique, and Hands-On Tips
They say tone is in your hands. While that’s true for great players, some aren’t quite there yet. Today, I’d like to help with that. Let’s start with what tone actually is. Tone is basically making your notes sound good. Even if you’re playing the right notes, you still need the right tone to truly create a good sound. It comes from a combination of things, gear, EQ, effects, and more. Gear Matters Certain guitars are more prevalent in different genres than others. Since I’m
Randy Hess
May 16, 20253 min read


Travel Gig Success: Essential Tips for Musicians on the Road
Not all gigs are the same, especially when it comes to travel dates. Whether you’re playing for an artist, loading up a van for a road trip,
Randy Hess
Jan 20, 20254 min read


Choosing the Right Music is the Key!
From my experience in the music industry, one of the most crucial aspects of entertaining an audience is choosing the right material.
Randy Hess
Jun 12, 20243 min read


From Nashville to California!
After spending 25 years immersed in Nashville Country Music, I was drawn to relocate to Southern California, where I fell in love with ...
Randy Hess
May 23, 20241 min read
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