From James Burton to Albert Lee, Brent Mason and beyond, the real sound of country guitar is one of the most sought after among today's players. Whether you're a pro eager to add to you stylistic and technical abilities, or a newcomer who's drawn to that clean, twangy guitar sound, Hot Country has something for everyone. As well as…

A comprehensive get simple analysis of the various authentic sounding computer based instruments, from pianos to drum machines, available for use with all major music recording programs, including Cubase and Logic.

Contains simple tips for maintaining guitars, amps, PA equipment and drums which will help prevent your kit from breaking down at inopportune moments, saving you money by avoiding expensive repair bills.

Discover soundproofing techniques and explore acoustics and ideas for studio wiring. 188 pages packed full of tips.

DJ Techniques is the ultimate guide to all things DJ. Written by experts from Point-Blank Music Production and DJ College with years of experience in all aspects of the music business, DJ Techniques teaches DJing skills with sparkling clarity for everyone from absolute beginners to gigging veterans. Based on Point-Blank's renowned DJ courses and featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with diagrams…

Volume 1 provides detailed analysis of the individual playing styles and interpretative techniques of some of the leading jazz guitarists of their day, among them Eddie Durham, Lonnie Johnson, George Van Eps, Django Rienhardt, Charlie Christian and Les Paul, complete with transcriptions of some of their most popular recordings.

In 100 Tips For Blues Guitar You Should Have Been Told, David Mead focuses on the styles and techniques associated with one of the guitar's longest-surviving and most-played genres. In a series of illustrated exercises that work in combination with an accompanying CD, he tackles the problems associated with playing a form of music that stretches the harmonic boundaries of…

This method formulates a condensed practice schedule for students to learn in the shortest possible time and still see a satisfying result from their labour. This method includes 3 major parts: Frequently Asked Questions The guitar Gym Further Study:
  About Chords
  About Scales Includes a CD

Bundled with a CD that contains examples and exercises this rhythm guitar tutorial book offers an introd uction for beginners and much more demanding material for the professional needing to learn more about this style of guitar playing.

An invaluable guide to anyone who wants to embark on a career as a professional drummer and including quotes and tips from key figures in the drumming world, the book covers all the elements of drumming, from choosing your kit to hand technique to different music styles to auditions and recording live in the studio. 100 Drum Tips is interactive…

Tracing the history of blues guitar from Robert Johnson through Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Peter Green and many more, Neville Marten explains each player's definitive playing techniques, showing how to emulate their solos and develop their tricks to expand you own musical vocaulary. Playing styles, personal trademarks and characteristics are explained and illustrated clearly…

The days of the rack-mounted reverb unit or dirt smeared fuzzbow are gone. With the development of Steinberg's virtual studio technology, you can now recreate every classic effect, from distortion to delay, using just a home computer. Basic Vst Effects provides an essential, user friendly insight into recreating classic effects with the minimum of cabling, using your home computer.

A step-by-step guide to setting up a digital recording environment capable of computer-based MIDI sequencing, audio recording and editing, sound synthesis and effects processing.

This two DVD set provides you with the best and most qualified hands-on experience available for learning Vegas 5 and DVD Architect 2 software. Authored by the same people who developed the software, this unique system provides you not only with a guided and interactive tour through the programs, but also with all of the content you'll need to get…

Instant solutions to everyday studio problems.  Setting a studio up at home to help support your course work? Then here's a great book by Paul White that will give you a clear and straight forward approach to getting the set-up that's right for you.  Instant solutions to common problems from session planning to getting the right equipment and making…