In today’s constantly changing recording industry, the lines between the producer, engineer, writer, arranger and artist get a bit blurry. In my experience, I’ve learned …
A sound all his own
Growing up as a kid you have your heroes — whether fictional or real — heroes nonetheless. One of my heroes has been a household name for decades and has created some of the greatest …
Birth of the masterbuilt instrument
by Gene Baker
About a year after my original company Baker Guitars closed its doors in 2003, I launched Fine Tuned Instruments in 2004 as a single man shop and slowly put together each department. …
The importance of using great photos
by Andreas Meer, owner and CEO of Andreas Meer Photography
A live concert is an extremely complex event. The sound penetrates your body, the rhythm of the bass and the drums let your pulse …
Behind the scenes with Corey Allen Jackson
by Teri Doty, editor-in-chief
Many people dream of seeing their name in lights — and the attention that comes from millions of people knowing their name. But what about the people behind the …
Preserving and expanding a legacy
by Brian McKinny, Music Insider Magazine
Few names in the annals of rock music history have as much reverence attached to them as Jimi Hendrix. His career and body of recorded work are the stuff …
17 ways to be victorious
by Gene Baker
At some point in your musical career, you will likely enter a Battle of the Bands contest. For many of us, this starts at a young age, as we escape the garage …
Principle 5: Hunger
by Rich Redmond (part five of five)
Hey folks! Do you want to be a better musician? Do you want more gigs? Do you want more overall happiness in your life?
Well then, try my “CRASH” concept …
How a Legend Took the World by Storm
By Larry Morris
Hi, I’m Larry Morris, a New Zealand-born entertainer, singer-songwriter.
I presently live in Auckland, the city of my birth; however, I have played gigs in several countries during the …
