7 Deadly Sins of Rehearsing
by Rich Maloof 1. No agenda Make the most of the band’s time together by knowing what you...
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7 Deadly Session Sins
by Rich Tozzoli The ease and affordability of home recording technology has made it simple to produce music...
3 Questions: Richie Kotzen
by Charlie Doom initially found fame at the age of 21 in the hard rock band, Poison. Kotzen’s creative...
Guitar News from NAMM
Last week we offered a sneak peak from the floor at NAMM, the mammoth trade show of the...
Daily Kindling: Goodbye Gibson?
Industry insiders at the NAMM show in Anaheim are murmuring that Gibson could be out of business by this summer.
Fireside Chat: Seymour Duncan
While the name Seymour Duncan might be synonymous with high quality pick ups and stompboxes, few know that...
Happy New Year!
We’ve had a great time launching TrueFire’s blog this past year, and the feedback we’ve received from players...
Daily Kindling: Record Labels Sued for Pirating!?
Fuel for the Fire: “If the milk industry can make their product seem sexy and increase consumer demand,...
Branding: Musical Identity as a Career Move
by Rich Tozzoli On this past Veteran’s Day, the Punch-In ran a handful of videos featuring performances of...
3 Questions – George Lynch
1. What’s the most valuable career advice you’ve ever received? Don’t quit your day job. 2. Should artists...
Daily Kindling: Led Zeppelin II Tribute
Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time, Led Zeppelin II, and...
Yes, Master
“Mastering Engineer” — an industry job shrouded by a magical black veil of intrigue and mystery. Who are...