Monthly Archives: December 2017

music stores in manhattan — Music stores in Manhattan are a dime a dozen. Take in the sheer number of Manhattan-area instrument retailers and the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re looking for vintage gear, the latest amps and guitars, or a full set of accessories it can be found here. Some music stores rise above […]

The Lowdown: 5 great Music Stores in Manhattan

December 29, 2017 in LES Music Venues & Events / Recording / Tech by fredinsoho

christmas decorations to go with top holidays songs from movies — As the holidays approach, we run headlong into those serialized holiday movie classics and their holiday songs. What A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street are great, but we live in modern times, and any top five list should encompass a wider range of movies. For the Top Five […]

5 Best Holiday Songs on film….Ever

December 16, 2017 in Recording by fredinsoho

You bought yourself a microphone… Now what? This isn’t the only piece in the puzzle you’ll need to get studio quality recording. Unfortunately, it’s not going to be that easy. Wherefore, here are some microphone tips from Rivington Music. Home recording has become increasingly popular. There’s a wave of budget-friendly […]

Beginner Microphone Tips to Get The Best Studio Recording

December 7, 2017 in How To / Recording by RMRS

how to play jazz guitar — One of the first things every aspiring jazz guitarist quickly realizes is jazz is hard. Really hard. Once they realize what they’ve gotten themselves into they inevitably start looking for ‘The Secret’. That one scale, arpeggio or II-V-I that will make them a seasoned jazz man or jazz girl overnight. […]

How to Play Jazz Guitar for Beginners

December 6, 2017 in How To by RMRS