9 Drumming Tips from the Pros
No drummer is an island, entire of itself. It’s only in listening to and learning from our peers and idols that we’re able to reach our full... Read more »
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Sound Advice: Fundamentals of Live Sound
You’re getting into live sound. There’s a lot to learn, and it can all seem a bit overwhelming at first. This guide will put you on the right... Read more »
Sep 10, 2026, 10:45 AM
Who Invented the Electric Guitar?
As musicians, understanding the lineage of our instruments is not simply an intellectual endeavor. Knowing the history of where our instruments... Read more »
Sep 8, 2026, 10:15 AM
Breaking the Audio “Rules” | Mixing in Headphones
More videos like Breaking the Audio “Rules” | Mixing in Headphones Shop headphones at Sweetwater If you’re wondering what video gear we use,... Read more »
Sep 6, 2026, 4:15 PM
How To Set Your Electric Guitar’s Intonation
If your guitar’s open strings are in tune but as you fret up the neck the tuning starts to go bad, it’s time to set your guitar’s intonation. A... Read more »
Sep 4, 2026, 1:45 PM
How to Take Care of Your Body as a Drummer
Drumming is probably the most taxing instrument to play because you’re using so many joints and limbs. Your body is a well-oiled machine and... Read more »
Aug 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
The Fundamentals of Live Sound Recording
The subject of how to accomplish live sound recording is as broad as the reasons for recording live. The setup that’s perfect for capturing a... Read more »
Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
How Do Electric Guitars Work?
The electric guitar has been as influential to modern music as the pianoforte and violoncello before it. And while some harbingers of guitar’s... Read more »
Aug 29, 2026, 9:15 AM
How Synthesizers Work
My first day of teaching a synth class (at college or at Sweetwater U) always begins with this analogy: “Imagine that you were the only witness... Read more »
Aug 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
Most Common Alternate Tunings for Guitar
The guitar is a weird instrument. Almost every other string-laden music maker in the Western world employs a tuning that’s based around a chord... Read more »