Music tuition

As we move into 2002 / Still in a room without a view

Inspiration from a guitar master

We assembled a panel of experts to shed light on the dark art of recording guitars

Master the art of overdubbing and learn how to capture multiple takes

Vital studio advice for drummers and recording engineers

Four easy steps to follow when recording vocals or other melodic elements

We show you how to turn your humble abode into a recording studio, starting with the all-important control room

Jamming, improvisation and live playing with your guitar don't have to be a worry - get to grips with these basics and make it fun

Try these tricks to come up with new takes on popular music's most common type of chord

In this tutorial, we talk recording levels, audio cleanup, EQ, compression and avoiding the muddiness that can plague bass recordings

It's all about attitude, application and persistence...

Tips and tricks that'll help you to achieve better results

Try using Live 11's chance function to produce infinite variations of programmed snare rolls

Learn to set and maintain your guitar’s neck relief

Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail

Make the most of your live performances, vocals and sampled sounds with these easy to use recording hints

Use DI guitar as a standalone sound or blend it in with an amp recording

Next up in our guide to building a home studio, we make some noise about noise reduction

Tame those pesky reflections with our tutorial on making bass correction panels

Armed with only a mic, a computer and a DIY ethic, we’ll show you how to record pro-sounding vocal tracks even in the most modest of environments