Ron Zabrocki
Latest articles by Ron Zabrocki
How to write guitar solos: 10 essential tips
By Ron Zabrocki published
Catapult your lead lines into the stratosphere with these tried-and-tested compositional tricks
Constructing Guitar Solos Using Multiple Tracks and Crossfades
By Ron Zabrocki published
Don't feel bad if you can't solo in the studio in one take. Most people can't.
Session Guitar: Arranging and Production Tips to Really Make Your Guitar Stand Out
By Ron Zabrocki published
Some tricks you can use to make a guitar really stand out in a track.
Guitarists' Seven Most Common Mistakes in the Recording Studio
By Ron Zabrocki published
Some mistakes guitarists often make in the recording studio—and how to avoid them.
15 Ways to Improve Your Mixes
By Ron Zabrocki published
These 15 tips can exponentially improve your mixes.
Session Guitar: Setting Up Your Recording Studio for Maximum Efficiency and Creativity
By Ron Zabrocki published
Session Guitar: The Gear You Really Need to Make Incredible Recordings at Home
By Ron Zabrocki published
Five Ways to Make Your Guitar Solos Stand Out
By Ron Zabrocki published
We all wantour guitar solos to stand out, to capture the attention of the listener, to bring the song to a new level.
Session Guitar: When to Go Direct and When to Mic in the Studio
By Ron Zabrocki published
Improve Your Guitar Playing by Giving Your Notes Room to Breathe
By Ron Zabrocki published
Different Types of Microphones and How to Use Them in the Studio
By Ron Zabrocki published
Shredding is Great, But Know How to Play Melodies
By Ron Zabrocki published
I've been noticing a trend amongst younger guitarists on YouTube and elsewhere; it's a distinct lack of melody.
Why You Should Include Yourself on Your List of Favorite Guitarists
By Ron Zabrocki published
Top 10 Lessons Learned As a Session Guitarist
By Ron Zabrocki published
This week I offer some lessons I've learned in the past 35 years to get you prepared for—or maybe even help you survive—the world of playing sessions for a living.
If You Want to Be a Session Guitarist, Read This First
By Ron Zabrocki published
Have you ever considered how the life of a session guitarist has evolved? Or devolved?
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