Jon ClemenceToki Pona: My Love Affair with a Made-Up LanguageWho knew 137 words could be so fun?·7 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Jon ClemenceinHomebound of Sounds5 Things That Make an Expensive Guitar “Worth” the PriceWhy do so many of us buy such expensive guitars when cheaper alternatives abound?·5 min read·Mar 15, 2024--1--1
Jon ClemenceinMaking Music5 Tips to Get Better at Playing Music with OthersWant to be a better bandmate? Here’s how.·6 min read·Mar 1, 2024--8--8
Jon ClemenceinRock n’ HeavyHow to Navigate Mistakes when Playing Live MusicIf there’s one thing I’m an expert at, it’s making — and recovering from — mistakes. Here’s what I’ve learned.·5 min read·Feb 9, 2024--3--3
Jon Clemence5 Techniques to Level Up Your Guitar GameAll of us started out as guitar noobs. But that doesn’t mean we have to stay there. Here are 5 easy ways to up your guitar game.·6 min read·Feb 4, 2024--2--2
Jon Clemence10 YouTube Channels Every Guitarist Should KnowYouTube is rife with guitar content, so how can you separate the wheat from the chaff? Simple: here are the 10 best channels.·4 min read·Jan 26, 2024--3--3
Jon ClemenceGuitar Buying on a Budget: How to Find Hidden GemsBuying guitars on a budget is entirely doable. Here’s how to get started.·5 min read·Jan 19, 2024--2--2
Jon ClemenceWhat the Heck Is an FX Loop and Should You Be Using It?Many amps come with an FX loop. But what is it?·5 min read·Jan 12, 2024--1--1
Jon ClemenceWhy Your Stratocaster Sounds Better in E FlatIt’s a common observation that Stratocasters just work better in E-flat tuning. Here are four reasons why.·4 min read·Jan 5, 2024--4--4
Jon Clemence5 Lessons I Learned from Joining a BandI thought after 27 years of playing the guitar, I knew enough. It turns out I still have a long way to go.·5 min read·Dec 26, 2023--3--3