Travis Raab Blog

A lot of what I do is produce other people's music. Clients have songs and a desire to get their music out there. I help them bring that vision to life.

Why would I want to take a Skype Guitar Lesson?

There's nothing like learning guitar 1-on-1. So why would you take a Skype lesson instead of traveling to a teacher's studio?

Arpeggios can pay your rent [if you're a guitar player].

Why is it when some players take a solo, they sound like they're noodling? Conversely, other players always seem to always play something that works.

How to make good bedroom studio recordings [on a budget].

You don’t need a big budget to make great sounding recordings. Moore’s law has made a huge impact on the music industry, and for regular musicians.

My guitar playing is stuck in a rut.

I hear this from students all the time. Here's two super simple super fast ways to spice up your playing.

The unwritten rules of subbing [for musicians].

“Subbing” is when you substitute for another musician who can’t make their gig or vice versa. These are the unwritten rules that every musician should know before subbing.

How to sound original on the guitar

Sounding original on the guitar is easier than you think.

Do I need a brand new fender guitar?

Fenders are on every stage and studio in the world. Are they actually any good?

These 10 Tips will make you better at Guitar [It's Proven].

Are you practicing guitar for hours and not improving as much as you want or not at all? Are you watching tons of random youtube videos but you're still stuck in a rut? There's a lot we can learn from top performing athletes when it comes to repetition and muscle memory...

Learn Guitar with Travis

“Travis Raab first off is a great guitar player and a guy that I could just listen to play some kick ass lead guitar. Which is why I take lessons from him. He doesn’t get over complicated and will have you playing guitar like we all dream we can. Check out his site and decide for yourself but trust me you won’t go wrong..” -Bill Engvall (Comedian)

My Blog

Blog Written for Guitarists by a Working Guitarist!

TASCAM Model 2400 Review!

Neve 1073SPX Microphone Preamp & EQ REVIEW

Warm Audio WA-MPX Tube Preamp Review!

How to play every song on Midnights.

In-person vs Virtual Guitar Lessons.

The Tascam 388 is the best Tape Recorder ever.

Warm Audio Centavo vs the Warm Drive!

How to have a GREAT zoom guitar lesson!

How to play 'Last Train Home' by John Mayer

Which Notes are good to Bend in Pentatonic?

My First Tascam 388 Song

Bad Cat Cub 15r Review

Rode VideoMic NTG Hybrid Review

Vintage Fender Vibrolux vs Gorilla Amp

The ToneBeast TB12 Preamp by Warm audio is a great pre!

How to Mix Major and Minor Blues [There are rules!].

The Tim Pedal is the Greatest Guitar Pedal of All Time.

How to change strings on a modern fender style guitar.

How to carry on your guitar on board every time.

You don't need to hire a producer to make your music

Why would I want to take a Skype Guitar Lesson?

Arpeggios can pay your rent [if you're a guitar player].

How to make good bedroom studio recordings [on a budget].

My guitar playing is stuck in a rut.

The unwritten rules of subbing [for musicians].

How to sound original on the guitar

Do I need a brand new fender guitar?

These 10 Tips will make you better at Guitar [It's Proven].

To play guitar fast you must practice slow.

What kind of guitar should a beginner buy?

Who is the best guitar teacher in New York?

Online Guitar lessons in Age of Coronavirus.

On stage volume.