The New Ukulele Adventures!

I started my ukulele adventure about two months ago and I must say it's been a blast. The ukulele is such a portable little instrument, so versatile for song writing and live performances, and it is indeed a blessing to behold. Why did I start playing the ukulele, you may ask? Funny story... I so…Read more The New Ukulele Adventures!

The battle of the BOOM!

Not all boom stands were made equal, so today I will compare two of the leading microphone boom stands on the market and see which one is right for you! Enjoy the Video. https://youtu.be/A428FvxjGdY Learn more about Hercules Stands here. Don would love to hear from you. All comments and questions welcome!  

Amazing Dynamic Mic for CHEAP!!!🙀

I have been a professional musician for a couple of decades and I have learned over the years that there is no need for expensive gear to produce amazing music. With the advances in technology and more companies competing in the marketplace, prices have been driven way down. FIFINE Technology is one such company that…Read more Amazing Dynamic Mic for CHEAP!!!🙀

Why TrickFish amps are so punchy!

I started playing through a TrickFish Amp, with a single 10 inch speaker, at the BackBeat booth adjacent to the TrickFish booth and I just couldn't stop. It was so clean, clear and punchy. I was very surprised that my F# string was heard without breaking up... and yes, I was playing my 8 string…Read more Why TrickFish amps are so punchy!

Could the Ukulele be the perfect travel companion?

Finding an instrument that makes you want to play and makes you happy is a miracle. There are so many things in life that can get you down, so having music with you on the go can be your cheap medicine, and the great thing is...music has no bad side effects! 😁 I have been…Read more Could the Ukulele be the perfect travel companion?

Would you loop with the Boss RC10R?

There are several products available to us in 2019 for the purpose of looping and performing, on stage and in the studio. Some better that others. So the question is, would you loop with the Boss RC10R? 🤔 The short answer is yes, but not so fast... I have looped with the TC Electronic Ditto,…Read more Would you loop with the Boss RC10R?

Learn how to clean up your signal with Cordial Cables!

We had a little chat with Joey from Cordial Cables USA about their new offerings for 2019! The Cordial Cables transmit some of the cleanest signals you'll hear coming from your instrument. Enjoy the video! 🎶😊 https://youtu.be/Yem0t5AVwbU Cordial Cable Review https://youtu.be/3zNWHjUhl08 Don would love to hear from you. All comments and questions welcome!

The 8 String Bass Experience!

When I got my first 7 string bass I thought that I would never play any more than 7 strings on a bass...until now. I met Maurício Costa from MGBass Guitars and he introduced me to the 8 string Extreman bass. I was a bit intimidated by the size of the neck at first, but…Read more The 8 String Bass Experience!

The World’s First GUITAR DRUM!

When it comes to musical instrument development, it's hard to find innovation. The folks at WalkaBout thought outside the box and combined a Cajon and a guitar to invent the WalkaBout® Venture! Check out the sound in the video below. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/exZXIj4nj5M Don would love to hear from you. All comments and questions welcome!

Day 1 of Summer NAMM’19

I am here in Nashville feeling quite inspired, so here we go! Summer NAMM 2019 is now in full swing and will be fantastic. Follow us on the journey, you won't regret it. https://youtu.be/-68c7qATsTI Where should I go first? 😁🎶 Here's my work station for the next four days! What an amazing time to be…Read more Day 1 of Summer NAMM’19