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How can I mix my own backing tracks for guitar? - Beginner mixing techniques.

Please tell us a bit about yourself as a musician?

I am 28 years old guitar player from Slovakia, and I started playing the guitar at 13. Currently, I am playing in two local bands in Slovakia (Own Music / Covers). 

A metronome is a useful tool that can help your sense of rhythm and keep the tempo consistent. It gives a constant pulse at a regular interval to help you play in time.

Tips for practice with a metronome

Not everyone likes to practice with a metronome, but there different reasons why you should use the metronome in your practicing routine.

Whether you are studying rhythm, improving your guitar solo, or extending your improvisation skills over a backing track, you will find it a true pleasure and it’s very helpful for your guitar playing.

Studying with jam & backing tracks improves your sense of rhythm,  timing and your capacity to get into the groove of the drum & bass, which is an essential skill for any musician.

Recording yourself during playing can help you learn and improve faster. So it's time to practice, record and improve: welcome to Post-Your-Take program. Let us make you more confident in your performance.

Please tell us a bit about yourself as a musician?

I'm a 47-year-old professional guitar teacher from Germany. I picked up the guitar at the age of 18, which was a bit late, but when I finally started I instantly knew that it was "my thing". The most influential musicians were without a doubt, Eddie Van Halen and Iron Maiden. I've been teaching at music schools for 20 years now and started my channel because I used jam tracks a lot during my lessons and was wondering if I could do that myself. Since I am still teaching full time I realized that it's really hard to come up with new material so frequently, but I'm trying my best. ;-)

Please tell us a bit about yourself as a musician?

My name is Etienne, I am 26 years old and I live in France. I have been playing the guitar for 13 years now. I have been teaching the guitar in music schools for 7 years. I love many styles of music such as rock, metal, pop, blues, jazz or fusion. My favorite musicians or bands are John Mayer, Biffy Clyro, Periphery, Plini, Joe Satriani and many others! 

Please tell us a bit about yourself as a musician?

I live in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. I started learning classical guitar at age 8 and electric guitar at age 12. In 2010 I left school and began studying at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, England.

I grew up listening to Coldplay, U2, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac. This kind of genre influenced me a lot and has shaped the musician I am today.

Learn more about guitar backing tracks, and how they can help you improve your playing…and have a lot of fun in the process!