Beginner drummers – rent a condo sized drum set from me for $20 a month. The kit comes with hardware and is the same size as the one on the drum lesson page. An easy way to try drumming without the commitment of owning. ($200 returnable deposit)
Wood can dry out and crack in winter. Read these to keep your guitar humidified. https://www.taylorguitars.com/blog/guitars-more/using-guitar-humidifier-and-other-guitar-humidity-tips
Local Music Stores Mountain Music http://www.mountainmusic.ca/ The Music Stand http://www.themusicstandlessons.com/ Long & McQuade – Stony Creek and Burlington https://www.long-mcquade.com The Acoustic Room http://www.theacousticroom.ca/store/ Instrument Rentals https://www.long-mcquade.com/rentals/main/ Drums https://reverb.com/shop/just-drums-inc?page=3 Online Music Gear & Parts – Canada http://www.stewmac.com http://www.musiciansfriend.com Find other musicians Bandmix http://www.bandmix.ca/?gclid=CIvA9Pv-668CFWQDQAodEi8mVQ Help for musicians and songwriters http://www.songwriters.ca/ Canadian Musicians Union Local 293 http://www.hamiltonmusicians.org/ Canadian performing rights org http://www.socan.ca/ Instrument Makers… Read More >
What can you do for free at Hamilton Public Library’s digital media labs? Tons! Such as: Record and mix your own songs, Use the electronic drum kit and keyboard MIDI controller, Shoot and edit a short film. Let your creative side run wild at the Terryberry and Red Hill Branches, and Central Branch in late 2015 Book a session… Read More >
Line6 has come out with amp you can control wirelessly from a handheld device. Play tracks, control effects, or download preset tones. You can connect and record to computer via USB. http://line6.com/amplifi/
Play a gig anywhere even without a power outlet. Rechargeable, lightweight speakers with built in 4 channel mixer. Go anywhere and run it for 20hrs on one charge. Stream music from your device with Bluetooth, or a wireless mic. Awesome! http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/portable-pa/expedition-rechargable/xp106w/
New acoustic guitars come with one strap button. You buy the other one (@ $5) and attach it. This link shows 5 choices of places, and has tips on how to do it. Thank-you Dan Erlewine. http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Hardware_Installation/Wheres_the_best_spot_for_your_strap_button.html
Need cables of a specific length but the store doesn’t carry them? This kit makes it easy to make them any length you want, with your choice of right-angle or straight plugs. Best of all, its quick and there’s no soldering. High quality plugs and cable. This link shows how http://www.planetwaves.com/PWVideo.Page?ActiveID=3985&MediaId=7981
Thank-you Brent Malseed from the Hamilton Musicians Guild