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Featured Articles
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
Latest Articles
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Proven Ways To Overcome Creative Blocks and Reignite Musical Inspiration
Like most musicians and songwriters, you’ve probably felt that heavy, frustrating sense of stuckness. The ideas won’t come. The melodies sound stale. The lyrics just won’t land on the page. You’ve been staring at your instrument or notebook for hours, feeling like the magic that once fueled you has slipped away. Take a deep breath.…
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A Look into Huntington’s Book Clubs
Step into the gentle hum of Huntington, a town not necessarily louder than its libraries. The scent of ink and old paper floats in the air on certain streets—some say it’s the weather, others say it’s tradition. One thing’s for sure: book clubs thrive here. Not in a loud, advertised way. No neon signs. No…
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Incorporating Live Music into Your Wedding Ceremony: Tips and Ideas
30 seconds summary Music has the extraordinary power to set the tone, evoke emotion, and create lasting memories. When it comes to weddings, few elements are as emotionally impactful and timeless as live music. From walking down the aisle to the first kiss as a married couple, the right musical accompaniment can elevate each moment…
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Join Guitar Geordie – For Guitar Lessons, Gear Tips & Honest Reviews
Guitar Geordie is my YouTube channel which I put together to focus on the Guitar and music production side of the blog and to enrich my articles with video reviews, lessons and tips. This year, I’ve been working hard on improving the content for the channel and now have almost 150 videos and 1000 subscribers.…
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Contributor Spotlight: Diego Cardini – Founder of The Drum Ninja
Diego Cardini is a professional drummer, educator, and the founder of TheDrumNinja.com, an online drum school and resource trusted by thousands of drummers worldwide. With years of real-world drumming experience both on stage and in the studio, Diego created The Drum Ninja to make high-quality drum education accessible to players of all levels. Through The Drum Ninja,…
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Learn, Play, and Grow with Guitar Clarity’s Premier Resources
Learning the guitar requires both excitement and a lot of hard work. Your success in music depends heavily on using proper learning materials when you start your musical journey or when you want to improve existing skills. Players at all stages benefit from complete educational resources, which are easy to access for their musical development.…
