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Play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

How to play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

Teach yourself how to play guitar by using this interactive player that shows you every chord for acoustic and electric guitar. You can even save your favorite chords or your own chords for later. This is a ...

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Play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

How to play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

I know... music lesson videos aren't really that cool, but if you're into the banjo, this one could really help you out. Doing hammer-ons can be a bit tricky, but with the right finger work, you can get 'er ...

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Make a metronome with a candle

How to make a metronome with a candle

Check out the wonders of science. Time, balance and tempo perfectly illustrated with by a lit candle.

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Build a didgeridoo with PVC

How to build a didgeridoo with PVC

The didgeridoo is one of the more interesting wind instruments in the music world, first developed by Indigenous Australians, and recently developed by YOU. With PVC, heat gun, hair dryer, and a few other ...

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Play the theremin

How to play the theremin

A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibrato, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Theremins are awesome, definitely try it, if you ever get the chance.

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How to treat the acoustics in your recording room

Treat the acoustics in your recording room

Every professional audio engineer knows the importance of proper acoustic treatment. Depending on the quality of acoustic treatment of your ...more

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How to use Drum Clean-Up to prepare your drums for mixing

Use Drum Clean-Up to prepare your drums for mixing

Check out this instructional recording video that demonstrates how to ...more

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How to use filter EQ in Pro Tools

Use filter EQ in Pro Tools

Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee Professor Jeff Baust explains how to use the Filter EQ function to cut and ...more

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How to use RockBand drums in GarageBand to record beats

Use RockBand drums in GarageBand to record beats

How to set up the RockBand drum kit for the Xbox360 to work with ...more

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How to use Stereo Microphones on the Grand Piano

Use Stereo Microphones on the Grand Piano

This video is a demonstration of how to properly place a stereo pair of microphones in a grand piano to get a wide stereo image popular in ...more

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How to use the vocoder of the Motif XS with a microphone

Use the vocoder of the Motif XS with a microphone

This is an in depth tutorial on how to use the Motif XS vocoder ...more

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How to use track groups to mix in Pro Tools

Use track groups to mix in Pro Tools

Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee Professor Jeff Baust explains how to take control of your mix and learn how ...more

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How to add drum and percusion to hip hop beats using Reason

Add drum and percusion to hip hop beats using Reason

Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee ...more

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How to add effects to your mix in Pro Tools

Add effects to your mix in Pro Tools

Get creative with your mix and add an array of cool effects to your tracks using Pro Tools.

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How to be a geek musician with recording software

Be a geek musician with recording software

Andy Walker of the Lab Rats interviews Dee Long of the band Klaatu. Long demonstrates how to use technology to create music and discusses ...more

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How to consolidate tracks in Pro Tools

Consolidate tracks in Pro Tools

Make the mixing process easier and free up some space in your tracking window by combining different tracks and onto one track using Pro ...more

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How to create a contemporary beat with Reason

Create a contemporary beat with Reason

Layer your beats with cool drum sounds and effects with Reason's Redrum software and give your track the hot rhythmic hooks that will make ...more

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How to create custom bass sounds with Reason

Create custom bass sounds with Reason

Customize your bass tones with Reason's Malstrom Synthesizer and give your tracks the attitude and backbone they need to keep the groove ...more

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How to edit selections in Pro Tools

Edit selections in Pro Tools

Fine tune your mix down to the very last detail and playback the edited selections the song using the Pre and Post Roll feature in Pro Tools ...more

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How to experiment with song forms in Pro Tools

Experiment with song forms in Pro Tools

Remove whole sections of a recording over multiple tracks using 'Shuffle Mode' in Pro Tools and shorten the length of your radio single or ...more

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How to learn EQ essentials in Pro Tools

Learn EQ essentials in Pro Tools

Balance the frequencies in your mix using the EQ plug-ins in Pro Tools and get your recordings sounding top notch.

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How to make a ghetto pop filter

Make a ghetto pop filter

A pop filter or pop shield is an anti-pop noise protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. In this how to ...more

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How to make gruesome sounds for video games

Make gruesome sounds for video games

George Spanos and Dustin Crenna, sound designers, demonstrate with fruits and vegetables how the gruesome sounds for video games are made ...more

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How to master audio

Master audio

Watch this video to learn about compression and/or limiting dynamics of sound to produce a great master.

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How to mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

Mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

In this clip, Drew Malamud, producer/engineer and studio director for Studio Plateau out of Montreal, discusses different microphone ...more

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How to modify your gig box to accommodate your pedal board

Modify your gig box to accommodate your pedal board

Watch to learn how to modify your case so you can fit your pedal board ...more

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How to organize your drum tracks in Pro Tools

Organize your drum tracks in Pro Tools

Stay organized and get a rockin' drum mix by controlling and editing your drum tracks using the Track Groups feature in Pro Tools.

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How to record a bassline into a techno track

Record a bassline into a techno track

Mr. Cornwell begins the crucial process of recording a bassline for our fast-developing techno track. See how to do it in this 2-part ...more

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How to record a drum kit with the PreSonus devices

Record a drum kit with the PreSonus devices

This video, sponsored by PreSonus, shows how a drum kit can be recorded with portable devices. You can see details about microphone ...more

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How to record a guitar through the pocket Marshall amp

Record a guitar through the pocket Marshall amp

This video shows how it is possible to get a decent sounding recording ...more

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How to set up the Voltz effect pedal power supply

Set up the Voltz effect pedal power supply

This video offers a quick way to set up your Voltz effect pedal board in one minute.

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How to set up a home recording studio

Set up a home recording studio

Whether you want to record a demo or simply indulge your inner rock star, a home studio has certain requirements.

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How to use the LEDs on the mixer for better mixing

Use the LEDs on the mixer for better mixing

Those cute little lights are not there just to give you a disco affect. If you know how they work you can use them to help you mix with less ...more

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How to use the NRV10 FireWire Digital Audio Interface

Use the NRV10 FireWire Digital Audio Interface

This video gives you a tour on the NRV10 by M-Audio. It shows you how ...more

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How to use the Voltz effect pedal power supply

Use the Voltz effect pedal power supply

This video offers a basic overview of how to use this particular pedal board.

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How to write a song with the Naked Brothers Band

Write a song with the Naked Brothers Band

Nat of the Naked Brothers Band gives tips on the songwriting process, including how to work with your bandmates and find inspiration.

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How to write relatable music with Shannon Brown

Write relatable music with Shannon Brown

In this clip, Shannon Brown, a recording artist for Warner Brothers Records in Nashville, talks about the songs on her debut album and how ...more

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How to add a guitar track in MOTU Digital Performer 5.1

Add a guitar track in MOTU Digital Performer 5.1

n this episode Academy and Grammy Award winning engineer Les Brockmann ...more

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How to be a music producer

Be a music producer

Being a successful music producer involves hard work and patience. Learn to become a music producer with tips from a professional music ...more

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How to create a music demo

Create a music demo

Creating a music demo is a tedious process of writing tracks, recording vocals and mixing. Musicians typically record demos in order to ...more

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How to determine ownership of songs or compositions

Determine ownership of songs or compositions

California entertainment lawyer Brock Shinen talks about how to determine ownership of songs (compositions). This seemingly unimportant ...more

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How to mix a rap song

Mix a rap song

Learn all about creating rap music, including how to mix, equalize and burn a rap song onto a tape or CD, in this free video series.

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How to promote your band on Myspace

Promote your band on Myspace

Myspace can be a great way to promote your band. It can be a perfect form of exposure, and will help your band gather many fans, much like ...more

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How to record music in a Nashville-based studio

Record music in a Nashville-based studio

Different types of studios, music and recording techniques that you'll likely encounter when recording music in Nashville is discussed in ...more

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How to record on a 4-track

Record on a 4-track

Four track recorders are an easy and relatively cheap way to record your own music for demos or even full-length CDs. Learn how to record ...more

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How to soundproof a room for recording

Soundproof a room for recording

This is a great series that shows the step by step process of creating a recording studio from the ground up and how it is soundproofed ...more

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How to use compression and make-up gain on recording software

Use compression and make-up gain on recording software

This short video describes how you can use compression to boost the ...more

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How to use hyperscribe in FInale 2007

Use hyperscribe in FInale 2007

In this episode we will hear from music transcriptionist Rachelle Randeen (www.MusicTranscription.com) on using the tap mode within ...more

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How to write a song

Write a song

Have you ever heard a song on the radio and thought, "I'd really like to write my own song?" Well, you can. Learn how to write a song from a ...more

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How to be an independent recording artist

Be an independent recording artist

Christopher Knab shows us how to be an independent recording artist in this series of videos.

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How To Be Knowledgeable About Pop Music

Be Knowledgeable About Pop Music

You love music, and want to know what you're talking about, be the one whom all your friends and family will rely on when they want to know ...more

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How To Become a Band Manager

Become a Band Manager

A band manager is an important piece of the artist or band's home team. He or she is the artist or band's partner. He/She receives between ...more

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How to become a DJ

Become a DJ

Are you an aspiring disc jockey? Do you need tips on mixing and turntables? Watch these informative videos and learn how to DJ from an ...more

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How To Become More Musically Experienced

Become More Musically Experienced

Have you ever heard the saying, "The band is only as good as its weakest player" ? This definitely holds true - a large part of the success ...more

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How to blend vocals using VST plug ins

Blend vocals using VST plug ins

The producers from recording school online show you a demonstration of how to blend vocals using VST plug ins for mixing.

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What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

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Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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