As long-time readers of this blog will know, I play guitar and I love software that helps you learn different aspects of playing. I wrote several posts on guitar programs that I use all the time, that help me play. (Part 1: Powertab, Part 2: Guitar Pro, Part 3: Guitar Speed Trainer) Well I have found a new service online that helps you

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I wrote recently regarding the shut down of Muxtape, but today I have come across a service that does a better job of creating “mixtapes”, at least from a copyright standpoint.

Basically, the service allows you to choose songs from their extensive library. They do have a rather large library with millions of songs available to choose from. Major Labels, CDBaby, and the

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Apparently, part of Led Zeppelin is working on new material. Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and Jason Bonham (son of the late John Bonham) have been working on new song ideas, Bonham told radio station WCSX in Detroit. Robert Plant hasn’t been in on the sessions as he has been on tour with Alison Krauss. I believe their tour is slated

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Put this in the “Saw this coming” folder. Muxtape, the blatant copyright infringing online service that allowed you to upload your favorite mp3’s to create an online “mixtape”, has been shut down. These songs could then be streamed by visitors to the website. The message “Muxtape will be unavailable for a brief period while we sort out a problem with the

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Fear Before the March of Flames the band who has released one of my favorite albums in the last five years, “The Always Open Mouth” have finished recording their newest album. It is apparently called “Fear Before” and is due out sometime this year. But many people don’t have to wait until it comes out to hear some new music. They

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