Monthly Archives: December 2011

Holiday Gift Ideas for Musicians

Buying gifts for musicians can be a nightmare, if only for the single fact you just never know what they may need or want. What makes the decision even more difficult is that you don’t want to break the bank, … Continue reading

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No Longer A “Boys Only” Club

Playing guitar has too often been considered an instrument for guys. Names like Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Al DiMeola and Jeff Beck are thought to be at the top of guitar-playing world. As noted, all of … Continue reading

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When It’s All Too Much

One of the more telling characteristics of day and age is the level of stress that has become evident in children. The days of “kids just being kids” have fallen by the wayside and been replaced with the same go-go … Continue reading

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