
While warming up can often feel like an unnecessary chore, those initial moments you spend with the guitar in your hands are arguably the most important part of your day. Learn how to kick each practice session off right with these tips from world-class guitarists!
: Taking the time to learn about the diverse experiences within the trans community.
While grouped under the same acronym, the lived experiences of transgender people differ significantly from those of cisgender LGB individuals. Shared Experiences
Language in this community is dynamic, but some key principles remain constant. Using a person's correct pronouns and chosen name is a basic sign of respect. Terms like "assigned gender at birth" (AGAB) are preferred over outdated, pathologizing terms like "Gender Identity Disorder" (GID), which has been replaced by in modern diagnostic frameworks. While "transgender" is widely accepted, not all individuals within the community use this term to describe themselves. The most respectful approach is always to listen to how individuals refer to themselves.

by Pepe Romero
Pepe Romero walks through his Daily Routine and what a normal 24 hours with the guitar is like for him.

by Ana Vidovic
How does teaching impact performances? What advice should budding guitarists know as they pursue a professional career? Ana Vidović sits down with tonebase to talk about artistic influences, routines, pre-concert rituals, and everything in between!