Recommended Items

As you continue down your path of awesomeness, we'll probably talk about various equipment along the way.   Things such as microphones, keyboards, cables, picks, stands, or guitars you can purchase from online stores.  I've started an Amazon Shop List for you to order some commonly used items.

If you're looking to make a larger purchase and money is tight, there's a number of sources you can payments through if you're needing to make a big purchase such as American Musical or Musician's Friend.

Bonus Tip: If you're already familiar with playing instruments such as guitars.  I highly recommend you try to purchase through a local shop such as these two Bellevue shops: Kennelly's music or Don Bennet's.  You're more likely to get a great bargain plus this gives you an opportunity for you to actually feel and hear the instruments before purchase.  It also gives you a chance to ask questions of an associate.  Remember, they're a musician just like you!

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Yamaha 76 Key Piano - This piano can double as a USB controller
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Navage SInus Flush - clearer sinuses will help you feel more of your pitches and extend your range.  Good for when your stuffed up
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Globe Microphone Omni - Good microphone podcasting, talking, and some general idea vocals.  It picks up sound from multiple directions and plugs in with a USB.  Does not require additional power
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Audio-Technica AT4050 (Multi-Pattern) - Pro mic for all around use. Require Phantom Power
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Grover Tuners - when your tuning pegs get loose, this is the brand you'll want to replace them with.
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Dunlop Torex Guitar Picks - You'll want to stick with something that isn't straight plastic.  Plastic chips and get caught on your guitar string.  Torex wears down and won't catch
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Light gauge Acoustic Strings - When you first get an acoustic guitar I recommend changing your strings to a lighter gauge in order not to get discouraged
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1/4" Instrument Cable x 2
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Shure Wireless Microphone -  Shure SM58.  As demonstrated on the Mic Technique video

 

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Shure SM-57 Instrument Mic - A stable for your arsenal

 

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AA Rechargeable Batteries - Best AAs I've found on the market for wireless instruments

 

Audient EVO SRB
Audient EVO SRB - Microphone, headphones, stand, and Audio Interface
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SM58 Microphone - The tried and true stage microphone.  You'll need this for your arsenal
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Headrush FX Unit - Amp modeling and guitar pedal modeling.  This allows you to remove an amp from the stage.  Very pro setup!

 

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In-Ear Wireless System - Allows you to hear yourself on the stage.  

 

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Elixir Acoustic Strings - There are many kinds and these are a little pricier but I feel they're the best

 

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Good - Sennheiser HD280PRO

 

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Guitar Capo - Allows you to play CAGED guitar chords on higher frets
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KRK 5" Powered Monitors

 

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Shure In-ear Headphones

 

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Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Strings 

 

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Best - Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

 

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Snark Guitar Tuner
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Throat Coat Tea - Available at most grocery stores

 

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Focusrite USB Interface -  This is an example of an interface to plug your guitar/piano/microphone into which you then plus into your computer.

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Yamaha Acoustic Electric

 

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Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920

 

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DBX 286s Microphone PreAmp - This is a step towards adding Phantom Power and really dialing in your recording microphone through additional hardware
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Vocal Spray - In case nerves cause you to dry out.  This is a fast way to lube your throat up

 

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Shure SM7B Dynamic Mic - Pro microphone for all-around recording and podcasting.  Requires Phantom Power

 

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Mogami 1/4" 25ft - The best instrument cable.  These will stand the test of time

 

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Shure Rechargeable Battery for GLX-D - For wireless microphone