Inspiration
Playing Guitar is Good for the Soul… and Your Mental Health
We all have stressful lives - especially now in the post-pandemic era, folks are dealing with more stress and Mental Health issues than ever before. Having a cr...
How to Not Pass Out Playing Harmonica
So you want to learn how to not pass out playing harmonica? It seems like the answer would be very easy, and the truth is... it is! So long as you practice prop...
The 11 Best Music Books of 2021
2021 was an amazing, record-breaking year for music books. A break from touring prompted some of our favorite musicians to pull out a manuscript that had been c...
20 Most Popular Guitar Pedals Under $50
Our friends over at Reverb recently posted a killer list of the 20 most popular guitar pedals under $50 that we just had to share. If you play guitar, you're ce...
How to Soundproof Your Home Studio in 3 Easy Steps
Whether you’re married to a musician, raising one or are a musical master yourself, the noise of even a well-played instrument can impact your roommates, neighb...
7 Rockin’ Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guitarists
As the Beatles once sang, "All You Need is Love" but hey, let's be honest -- everyone knows a little gift now a then helps your lover feel extra special. Guitar...
The 10 Best Gifts for Guitar Players
Gifts for guitar players can be hard to find, but with this list of the 10 best gifts for guitarists for 2018, you'll be able to find the perfect present! If yo...
Ellis Paul’s Song Idea Generator
Master songwriter Ellis Paul is in the TrueFire Studio today shooting his first course with us on songwriting, and shared with us his "Song Idea Generator." Che...
Musician Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty
23-year-old musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier explains the concept of harmony to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student...
New Single from TrueFire Educator Freekbass: “Love In Your Pocket” Plus a Bassline Breakdown
Check out the new single by Freekbass, featuring Sammi Garett, "Lock In Your Pocket" -- download or stream anywhere at https://freekbass.hearnow.com. Basslin...
4 Ways to Find an Excellent Guitar Teacher
Guitar lessons could make the difference between giving up and viewing your instrument as a source of lifelong enjoyment. Guitar instructors not only motivate b...