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The Right Notes

Sharing stories about writing, reading, playing and vibing on music. Everything music all the time.

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Music production using a digital audio workstation (DAW) with multi-monitor set-up.

MUSIC|RECORDING

The Magic of The DAW

What you need to know about digital audio…

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AMERICAN IDOL — “701 (Auditions)” With help from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, viewers embark on a nationwide search across Los Angeles, Nashville, and the judges’ very own hometowns to find the next singing sensation. Ryan Seacrest hosts. SUNDAY, FEB. 18 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) KATY PERRY

MUSIC

Katy Perry Has Lost her Soul to Blood-Sucking Vampires

Or maybe they’re just…

Michael James in The Right Notes

Closeup of a guitarist strumming an electric guitar. Closeup of guitar’s fret board and frets.

GUITARS|ELECTRIC|ACOUSTIC

Guitar Fingering Tips and Techniques

Why many new guitar…

Michael James in The Right Notes

Screenshot of the song page for version 4 of the Studio One digital audio workstation, developed by PreSonus

ELECTRIC GUITARS|AMPS

Guitar Amp Sim Wars

Who’s winning, who’s losing, and what to know

Michael James in The Right Notes

Marshall guitar amplifier.

MUSIC|ELECTRIC GUITAR

What I’ve Learned About Guitar Tube Amps as a Lifelong Pro Musician

Michael James in The Right Notes

Image of a shirtless Eddie Van Halen playing in concert in 2007.

MUSIC

How Eddie Van Halen Taught Me To Play The Electric Guitar

His mind-blowing talent…

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