In Part 1 of this blog series we walked through the pedal board that I've toured with for the past 2 years. We looked at what I liked and what I didn't like about the board. Now in Part 2 we'll take a detailed look at the new board I'll be touring with in 2021 and...
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Touring Pedal Board Re-build: Part 1
Let’s take a look at my current touring pedal board…signal flow, pros, and cons.
3 Ways To Compress Your Tone Without A Compression Pedal
Compression is one of the most misunderstood effects for guitarists. It also happens to be one of the most important audio concepts to understand. In this post we'll clear up the confusion about compression and look at 3 ways to compress your tone without a...
The Costanza Approach To Guitar Playing – Ignore Your Instincts
Following up on last week's post, this post will look at another fun way to inspire creative new ideas for your guitar playing. I call this the Costanza Approach. (Remember when George Costanza decided to do the opposite of whatever his instincts told him to do?) If...
3 Exercises To Level Up Your Creative Guitar Playing
Creative guitar playing is not just for the lucky few who are born with disproportionate amounts of creativity. It can be practiced and learned by anyone willing to do the work. Here I'll detail 3 exercises that will get you thinking and playing in new ways. There's...
4 Steps You Need To Know To Become An Insanely Versatile Guitarist
Versatility is key to being an in-demand guitarist. Learn the 4 step process to quickly learn new styles.
10 Tips For Recording Electric Guitar Like A Pro
Recording guitars is an exhilarating experience, whether it's your own music or someone else's. But frustration often crops up in the studio when things don't turn out how you imagine they will. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind next time you record electric guitars....
4 Finger Savers For Acoustic Guitar
Like many of you, I am primarily an electric guitarist. So when situations arise that require me to play acoustic guitar for more than half an hour or so, I know my left hand is in for it. The good news is that I've discovered a few hacks that make playing the...
5 Tips for Making Your Guitar Sound Like a Ukulele
The ukulele has made a bit of a resurgence the past few years in popular music. And why not? I mean, it's fun, quirky, and let's face it...cute. And like all other instruments, the ukulele has its own voice. It adds its own "thing" to a song. While you...
The New AndrewTimothyMusic.com
After nearly 5 years of letting this website sit dormant, I’ve finally decided to do a complete re-design and fresh build of andrewtimothymusic.com. The past few years have brought so much change, both professional and personal, that a complete re-design seemed like...