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Michael Ouyang

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Nov 13, 2023

I wrote an album — here’s how the first song got written

Last time I talked about some of the parameters I had set for myself for my debut solo album: 1. use every fuzz pedal I own; 2. write…

I wrote an album — here’s how the first song got written

Michael Ouyang

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Nov 5, 2023

mzmo debut solo album, “deathflower” releases today. why would I do such a thing?

Sometime in early 2023, I decided it was time to make my own solo album. The motivations for this were several. The main thing of course…

mzmo debut solo album, “deathflower” releases today. why would I do such a thing?

Michael Ouyang

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Nov 4, 2023

Some Thoughts on My Recent Albums, New Projects

Hi everyone, I know it’s been a minute since I last posted. I got distracted by a bunch of other things, but the primary distraction…

Some Thoughts on My Recent Albums, New Projects

Michael Ouyang

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Aug 21, 2019

I Need an Amplifier to Play Jazz

My friend Andres is not only a really good flamenco guitarist, but he’s been my bebop teacher for a while now, and he really loves playing…

I Need an Amplifier to Play Jazz

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Michael Ouyang

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Jun 12, 2019

I’m Ready for My First Tube Amp

Belcat 50 Watt Amp Head

I’m Ready for My First Tube Amp

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May 23, 2019

Styles of Overdrives

About once a month, I go out with a guitar buddy or two to the local guitar shop and check out the new overdrive pedals. They are the…

Styles of Overdrives

Michael Ouyang

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May 23, 2019

Why You Need Overdrive Pedals, Part 2

Now that we’ve gone through the different types of overdrives, let’s step back for a moment and ask a question. When we play an electric…

Why You Need Overdrive Pedals, Part 2

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Michael Ouyang

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May 11, 2019

I’ve Got a Great Amp, Why Do I Need an Overdrive?

Ever since the advent of the electric guitar and amplifier in the 1930s, people have looked for ways to a) make it sound louder and b)…

I’ve Got a Great Amp, Why Do I Need an Overdrive?

Michael Ouyang

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May 10, 2019

Pulling Yourself Out of a Guitar Rut

One of the characteristics I like most about guitar players is that most of us are always trying to improve at the instrument. When you’re…

Pulling Yourself Out of a Guitar Rut

Michael Ouyang

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May 9, 2019

The Cheapest DIY Mod that is Guaranteed to Improve Your Guitar

The 21st century has been a veritable guitar bonanza. Non-US production has made it possible for companies to build very serviceable…

The Cheapest DIY Mod that is Guaranteed to Improve Your Guitar

Michael Ouyang

Michael Ouyang

Guitarist for Faux Fighters Asia, Razor Boys (Steely Dan tribute), Diamond Cats (David Bowie tribute). https://soundcloud.com/duboce-triangle

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