Learn the guitar. Record what you play.
Plain notes for beginners: tuning and first chords, practice that works, a simple home recording setup and what to do once your music is out in the world.
- Your First Weeks With a Guitar: Tuning, Posture and Sore FingertipsSide AThe first month decides whether a guitar gets played or goes back in its case. Most of what makes it hard is fixable: tuning, setup and expectations.
- Chords Before Scales: Reading Chord Charts and TabSide AYou can accompany a large share of popular songs with a handful of open chords. Learning to read chord boxes and tab gets you there without formal notation.
- Practice That Actually SticksSide APlaying songs you already know feels like practice but changes little. Short, focused sessions on the hard parts move you forward faster.
- A First Home Recording Setup: Interface, Microphone and SoftwareSide BHome recording has three main parts: something to turn sound into a signal, something to get it into the computer and software to capture and edit it.
- Learning From Recordings and Video LessonsSide BVideo lessons and your own recordings are powerful teachers, but only if you watch them for process rather than for the impressive moment.
- Getting Paid for Music Online: Distributors, Royalties and Account SafetySide BReleasing a home recording is easier than ever. Getting the money that comes back safely into your bank account takes a little more care.