Ryan Konecky

The Best Bass Guitar for a Beginner

I see a lot of questions asked by beginners: "What is the best bass guitar?" As with anything, the answer is highly individual. What is "best" for me may not be "best" for you. There are things to consider when purchasing your first bass guitar, though. Name Brand Imagine you're in the market for a car. You find two cars that are in the same price range and have the same features. One is a name-brand that you... (posted by Ryan 4 years 59 days ago.)

Electronic Drums - Ideal For Apartment or Stage

I see a lot of questions on message boards related to apartment-dwellers and their perception that they need to find a place to practice drums. They think that a drum set and an apartment are mutually exclusive. This does not have to be the case! Enter the electronic drum set. An electronic drum set overcomes the primary obstacle for people who live in an apartment -- noise. With an electronic kit, you... (posted by Ryan 4 years 60 days ago.)

The World's Greatest Drummers: John Bonham

This article is the beginning of an on-going series of articles featuring some of the greatest drummers ever. Name: John Henry Bonham Born: May 31, 1948 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England Died: September 25, 1980 Led Zeppelin's drummer, John Bonham, is arguably one of the world's greatest, most influential, and most innovative drummers ever. He is recognized as a pioneer in rock drumming and is most known... (posted by Ryan 4 years 97 days ago.)

The "Seven Over Eight" Morgan Dollar - A Valuable Find With an Interesting History

For collectors, the seven over eight Morgan dollar is one of the most sought-after coins in existence. But what is it and how did it come to exist? Birthed in Conspiracy The Morgan dollar was designed by George T. Morgan from England. Morgan won a staged contest held by the director of the Philadelphia mint, Henry P. Linderman, for the design of the coin. Linderman... (posted by Ryan 4 years 109 days ago.)

Playing Drums - In Church

Since 1993, the role of contemporary worship in Christian churches has increased. Those churches have also seen increased growth rates and, as a result, increased expenses -- from bigger halls to video projectors to instruments. The cost of offering a contemporary worship service can put a strain on the church's purse strings. It's important to use resources wisely and get the most "bang" for the church's bucks. Give Me a Beat... (posted by Ryan 4 years 110 days ago.)

Is it Okay to Give Your Dog Chocolate?

Most of us have heard the rule "Never give a dog chocolate because it can be deadly to the dog." However, many may not know how true that statement is. I did not know the validity of this for a long time. Growing up, my parents would buy a bag of M & M's for our dog every Christmas and then reward her with one or two every day or so. Since this never seemed to bother her, I always assumed that this was... (posted by Ryan 4 years 110 days ago.)