Get started on your music making journey with these practical videos from the To The Front team!
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Make some noise!
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Pedals – where to start
Ever wondered what the different guitar pedals do? Learn about some of the common pedals and effects with Moe to get started on your guitar playing journey!
Basics of amp tone
Discover how to make your guitar amp sound great with these simple tips on dialling in your perfect tone.
Basics of guitar tone
Katie Lee gives us the lowdown on how to find your ideal electric guitar tone.
Performance
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Soundcheck – setting up
Playing your first show and nervous about making the leap from the rehearsal room to the stage? Watch our guide on how to prepare and set up for soundcheck with Leea.
How to soundcheck good
Leea shares practical tips for soundchecking to make sure you can hear everything well on stage.
Songwriting with the best
How do you write a song?
Where do you get inspiration from?
How do you know a song is finished?
Get inspired and learn some tools of the songwriting trade from some of New Zealand’s most beloved songwriters and musicians.
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Lyric writing with Julia Deans
Songwriting with Julia Deans
Lyric writing with Liz Stokes
Songwriting with Liz Stokes
Lyric writing with Louisa Nicklin
Songwriting with Louisa Nicklin
Lyric writing with Mainard Larkin
Songwriting with Mainard Larkin
Lyric writing with Priya Sami
Songwriting with Priya Sami
Lyric writing with Jazmine Mary
Songwriting with Jazmine Mary
Production + Recording
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Basics of recording
Have a cool song or riff you’d like to record at home but don’t know where to begin? Learn the basics of DIY recording with Holly.
Production techniques
Want to level up your recording or song production? Samara talks through the basics of production from effects to automation.
Anyone can sing!
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Singing for non-singers
Want to give singing a go? Here are five tips to build your confidence and find your voice.
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