Michael OuyangI wrote an album — here’s how the first song got writtenLast time I talked about some of the parameters I had set for myself for my debut solo album: 1. use every fuzz pedal I own; 2. write…Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023
Michael Ouyangmzmo debut solo album, “deathflower” releases today. why would I do such a thing?Sometime in early 2023, I decided it was time to make my own solo album. The motivations for this were several. The main thing of course…Nov 5, 2023Nov 5, 2023
Michael OuyangSome Thoughts on My Recent Albums, New ProjectsHi everyone, I know it’s been a minute since I last posted. I got distracted by a bunch of other things, but the primary distraction…Nov 4, 2023Nov 4, 2023
Michael OuyangI Need an Amplifier to Play JazzMy friend Andres is not only a really good flamenco guitarist, but he’s been my bebop teacher for a while now, and he really loves playing…Aug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019
Michael OuyanginThe StartupI’m Ready for My First Tube AmpBelcat 50 Watt Amp HeadJun 12, 20191Jun 12, 20191
Michael OuyanginThe StartupStyles of OverdrivesAbout once a month, I go out with a guitar buddy or two to the local guitar shop and check out the new overdrive pedals. They are the…May 23, 2019May 23, 2019
Michael OuyangWhy You Need Overdrive Pedals, Part 2Now that we’ve gone through the different types of overdrives, let’s step back for a moment and ask a question. When we play an electric…May 23, 2019May 23, 2019
Michael OuyanginThe StartupI’ve Got a Great Amp, Why Do I Need an Overdrive?Ever since the advent of the electric guitar and amplifier in the 1930s, people have looked for ways to a) make it sound louder and b)…May 11, 2019May 11, 2019
Michael OuyangPulling Yourself Out of a Guitar RutOne of the characteristics I like most about guitar players is that most of us are always trying to improve at the instrument. When you’re…May 10, 2019May 10, 2019
Michael OuyangThe Cheapest DIY Mod that is Guaranteed to Improve Your GuitarThe 21st century has been a veritable guitar bonanza. Non-US production has made it possible for companies to build very serviceable…May 9, 2019May 9, 2019