Bio

Phil Dotree is a freelance writer and musician living in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied music at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and has played the drums for over ten years.

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How to Use File Recovery Software

When a file has been deleted or a hard drive suddenly dies, it's often possible to get the data back. Professional data recovery services can rebuild damaged and broken hard drives, but many minor data loss problems can be resolved with computer file recovery software. Here's a step-by-step guide to using file recovery software...(more)

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How To Start A Band

Starting a band can be a great way to develop your musical skills and even make a little extra money. Here's a basic guide to finding a few bandmates and setting up your first practice...(more)

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How To Tune A Guitar In Standard Tuning

Every guitarist needs to learn how to tune a guitar. It's an easy skill to acquire, but it requires some patience...(more)

How to Learn To Play The Guitar

Learning the guitar takes time and dedication, but with the right practice techniques, it's easy to see major improvements in only a few weeks or months...(more)

How to Learn To Play The Piano

The piano is a very visual instrument, which can make it easy to learn and fun to play. Here are a few tips for learning to play the piano correctly...(more)

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How to Play Drums

Playing the drums can be a lot of fun, but many drummers don't take the time to learn basic skills before picking up a pair of drumsticks. Here are a few basic tips for learning to play the drums...(more)

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