Artists
Artists in the Studio: How a Record Really Gets Made
Tracking, overdubs, and mixing, explained step by step — and where session players earn their keep.
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Guitarists and string players profiled through what they actually do: right-hand attack, tunings, gear choices, and the sound they became known for.
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Artists Covering Other Artists: When a Cover Becomes Its Own Song
The difference between a cover and a rehash is a decision, not a tribute. Here is what the good ones actually change.
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Artist Associations on Nantucket: How Island Groups Exhibit and Mentor
A look at what island artist organizations actually do for working painters, and how a seasonal town shapes that work.
Artists
Open G Tuning — Keith Richards and Open G: Why Five Strings Changed Rhythm Guitar
Keith Richards removed a string, tuned to open G, and rebuilt Rolling Stones rhythm guitar around five ringing strings. Here is what the tuning is and why it works.
Artists
Django Reinhardt: The Right-Hand Attack Behind Gypsy Jazz
Django Reinhardt built gypsy jazz guitar on a fierce picked attack, percussive la pompe rhythm and a left hand rebuilt after a fire. Here is how his technique actually worked.
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Artists Who Can Sing vs Artists Who Cant Sing — Artists Who Can Sing vs. Artists Who Can't: The Facts
Pitch correction, live takes and honest ways to judge a voice — without the myths.