Get familiar with your guitar in these instructional videos. Learn new guitar effects and spice up your playing style after watching these clips. Learn new effects for the chorus of a song and get information on using reverb. Get tips on using a harmonizer to get a pitch shift guitar effect. Using a compressor, flanger, and phaser can add a new twist to your guitar playing skills. Also learn about pre-delays and delays for guitar effects. Tremelo, Auto Wah and Wah Wah are heavily used guitar ...
This is a basic set of lessons on the banjo. Fred Wilharm has taught and played bluegrass banjo for over 25 years.
In this series of expert videos, learn more about voice training exercises used for the female voice. Posture and breathing are two very important aspects of these exercises. You will learn how to perfect your singing posture and be aware of your breathing after watching these videos. Our voice coach reveals tips for tuning, singing sharp, singing flat, and singing warm up ascension and scales. Get expert advice on forming a soft palette and performing the basic Solfege method. Get tips on ch...
Play dobro slide acoustic guitar. Ed Dowling, author of Understanding Open Tunings has been playing guitar in open tunings for 39 years. He builds his own guitars and has released five albums of slide and bluegrass music.
Duane Carter shows us how to clean a brass instrument in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Clean brass instruments.
In this instructional video series, learn how to arrange a cappella music for a male, female, or mixed ensemble, with tips and techniques for your a cappella group. Our expert includes lessons covering different styles of singing, like hymns, and chants, and how they affect a voice arrangement, considerations for voicing and vocal range within a group, and even a video on writing a jazz arrangement.
D.J. Brasby discusses on this series of videos how to use an Akai MPC drum machine. Part 1 of 14 - How to Use an Akai MPC drum machine.
Dennis Garrels teaches us how to play the trombone in this series of videos. Part 1 of 25 - How to Play the trombone.
David Kaynor shows us how to put on new violin strings in this series of videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Put on new violin strings.
David Kaynor shows us how to play the Gobby-O fiddle tune in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play the Gobby-O fiddle tune.
In these sax video lessons, our expert will explore the basics of tenor saxophone, from how to hold the instrument, embouchure and choosing reeds, to scales, arpeggios and jazz improvisation. Learn the art of playing the tenor saxophone today.
Dani Rhodes demonstrates how to play major and minor scales in piano in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play major and minor scales on piano.
Diana Rhodes demonstrates the basic piano chords for beginners in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play basic piano chords.
Whatever your musical interest is, learn the techniques you need to start playing today. In this free music lesson on video, get the tips and tricks every beginner needs to make music on the accordion, including demonstrations of how to hold the instrument, operate the bellows, and sound notes on the keyboard. Our expert music teacher Brett Larson will even show you how to play a simple accordion song.
In these music lessons on video, learn what equipment you need to sound like a rock guitar hero. Get tips on what amplifiers to play through, like the classic Marshall JCM Series, and what electric guitar settings work best for that raunchy, crunchy rock or metal guitar tone. Find out what an effects pedal might offer you for other distortion sounds. Watch these videos and learn how to sound like a rock star with, Bill Macpherson!
In this series of video clips you’ll learn how to build a music recording studio in your own home. Expert musician and studio engineer Arie Pytel shares tips on the various types of microphones, monitors, headphones, and computer recording software that are available. He takes you step-by-step through the process of connecting the mics, MIDI components and other devices you’ll need to start recording your own music. By following the simple steps in these free videos you can build a home recor...
In this instructional video series, learn how to read piano sheet music for yourself. Our expert will walk you through a step-by-step tutorial that covers such basics as which notes to play with which hands, what key signatures mean, how to interpret the rhythm of the song, and how to sight read without knowing the song.
Make instruments out of household items. Annie Brunson has a degree in Music and Theater from Bretton Hall and has taught piano, oboe, and middle school band. Here she shows us craft projects on making percussion instruments.
In this tutorial video, learn how to get started using the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine. Our expert music producer, Amir Tauheed, will give you a tour of the basic interface for the MPC, and then show you how to load, chop, and slice samples, layer a beat, use the sequencer, and create a basic hip-hop beat of your own.
Unlike most Western music that is based upon the singing of words, Hindustani vocal music is based upon the practice of singing notes. These notes make up Ragas, which are the basis for Hindustani music. These videos will show you some of the more popular Ragas that are often sung in Hindustani vocal music, as well as teach you some of the different techniques that performers use to spice up these Ragas.
How to Select the Right Type of Terrarium. This outlines where and how the habitat of a carnivorous plant like a venus fly trap is designed.
Spiral steel staircases are extremely space efficient and sturdy, allowing people to climb to a higher floor by spiraling in a tight radius. Making one of these staircases requires some considerable skill in steel fabrication. This process involves cutting and molding the metal and using it to create a structure. Welding is also an important aspect to steel fabrication and can be used to build these spiral staircases.In this free video series, Wendell Moon, fabrication and welding expert, dem...
In this video series, watch as professional homemaker Vickie Pavone teaches how to iron clothes and other household items. Learn how to iron fitted sheets, how to iron flat sheets and pillow cases, how to iron a blouse, how to iron a skirt, how to iron pleats, how to iron a men's button down shirt, how to iron a men's polo shirt, how to iron slacks, how to iron denim, how to iron a law enforcement uniform, how to iron clothes using starch, how to iron, delicate silk fabrics, how to iron synth...
In this online video series, learn from roofing expert Tom Shean how to roof a house using metal roofing tiles. Tom will demonstrate, step by step, how to frame for and install metal roof tiles. Learn from our expert how to install roof battens, how to frame roof valleys, how to frame the roof ridge and roof hips, how to frame counter battens, how to use metal roof framing, how to lay a full course of metal roofing, how to install wood shake tile roofing, how to fasten metal tile roofs, how t...
Fear not, proud homeowner! In this do-it-yourself home improvement video series, learn how to repair and maintain your wooden fence, with tips on identifying problem areas and using safety equipment. Get step-by-step instructions for repairing loose gate hinges, replacing rotten wood and removing chipped paint.
In this video clip, our expert Tim Eaton, will explain the essentials of base molding, helping you understand the uses for it, as well as how to cut the wood, measure it, and install with nail guns. Learn how to cut the corner pieces, how to use a compressor and nail gun, and tips for applying inside and outside corner molding pieces correctly.
In this series of video clips you’ll learn how to install new flooring in your basement, including tips on how to prepare your existing basement floor for the installation process, the equipment and supplies you’ll need to install your new floor, and the various flooring options available. Our expert will demonstrate how to spread adhesive and apply vinyl flooring evenly, how to mix mud and apply grout for ceramic flooring, and measure and set ceramic tile correctly. Watch these free video cl...
In this video series see how to plan an environmentally sound home from a professional environmental decorator. Learn what kinds of materials go into building and environmentally friendly home in this series of videos. The expert will focus on building straw bale houses. Straw bale is actually the dry leftover part of the plant after harvest. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice and others are mostly used in straw bale houses to construct walls which are then covered by stucco. She will go through ...
Trees, shrubs, and hedges in your home garden have not only aesthetic appeal because of their beauty but also are very practical. Trees offer shade from the sun, and hedges provide privacy for your yard. These plants however, must be well taken care of to continue to provide their beauty and function. Tree pruning is an essential part of landscape maintenance that must be done regularly to ensure that your trees continue to look beautiful and grow a large healthy canopy. Similarly, hedge trim...
In this video series learn how to use a nail gun from master carpenter Robert McMahon. Learn about the framing nailer and its features, and the different types of nails for your nail gun. Watch these video to learn through-nailing technique, how to toenail, how to troubleshoot problems with your nail gun, how to adjust the depth gauge, how to avoid splitting the wood when using the nail gun, and how to use the nail gun to pin headers and trim, and how to maintain your nail gun.This series is ...
Learn what to look for when you pick out a bonsai, as well as which types of bonsai do better indoors or outdoors. The videos will also show you which type of soil and sunlight to choose for your plant, as well as the tools and containers you’ll need to shape your bonsai into a traditional form. You’ll also learn about the history of bonsai, the different types available, and find out more about bonsai groups you can get involved with.
In this video series learn from Mark Williams a 6th year Registered Plumbers Apprentice with over 11,000 hours of experience as he discloses tips and techniques such as what chemicals to use to clean your bathroom; how mineral deposits build up; what causes certain stains to form; how to get rid of stains and deposits; how to prevent stains, deposits, and decreased functionality of your sink, toilet, and bathtub.
In these video clips you’ll learn how to make your own curtains. Expert artist and fashion designer Lindsay Sanders demonstrates the process of making window treatments composed of a valence and panels in easy to follow steps. She discusses the types and styles of valences and panels that you can make, and offers tips on marking and measuring your windows and fabric. She then demonstrates how to hem casings for the rods and sew tabs for hanging the panel. The process is easy and makes a great...
In this series of free gardening videos, expert gardener Jose Zuniga shows you how to plant a small corner garden in your yard, complete with flowers and a palm tree. He offers advice on planning where to place your garden for optimal sunlight and growth, what sorts of gardening tools and supplies you'll need and where to buy them, and how to prepare the soil for planting. Jose demonstrates how to transplant a palm tree, offers planting spacing tips, and advice on mulching and maintaining you...
In this do-it-yourself video series, learn how to use a belt sander. This power tool allows you to complete large woodworking projects in minutes instead of hours, saving you the back-breaking effort of smoothing out large areas of rough wood by hand. Our expert will give you easy-to-follow shop safety tips, as well as how to care for and maintain your sander, how to operate the trigger system, and what types of wood to use.
In this online video series, learn how to use a finishing sander and how to maintain it, from woodworking instructor Jon Olson. He will teach you the parts of a finishing sander, and general safety and electrical safety for using a finishing sander. Jon will demonstrate how to replace the sandpaper of your finishing sander, how to hold your finishing sander, how to use proper sanding technique with a finishing sander, how to sand edges of wood using a finishing sander, how to use the power sw...
In this instructional video, Expert Village construction specialist Jon Olson teaches how to build a sawhorse. He teaches how to find the building plans, tools and materials needed; how to cut and attach the I Beam, legs, sides and end; and finally how to use a sawhorse.
In these home security and safety videos, learn how to upgrade your house in some important ways. Our expert, Jon Olson, will show you how to secure your windows and sliding glass doors, some of your home’s most vulnerable entries, with bar locks. Learn how to install a door guard latch to keep small children from getting out, as well as a peep hole to see who’s at the front door. Finally, get some important fire safety tips and learn how to install smoke detectors for your home.
In this expert video series, John Olson describes how to use cutout tools. He demonstrates safety tips, and he shows us how to mark, cut, and install an outlet box. So, whether you are cutting through drywall or wood, familiarize yourself with cut out tools today!
In this online video series, learn from construction expert Jon Olson as he removes and installs new house siding to show you how to replace the siding on your home. Jon will teach you how to check your house siding, what tools and materials you will need to remove your house siding, how to remove trim board, how to remove house siding sheets, how to prepare studs for the new siding installation, how to install new siding on your house, how to caulk the seams on your house siding, how prime f...
