Author: Adam Harkus
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How to Start a Music Blog as a Student
There’s never been a better time to share your passion for music online. The barriers to entry are basically non-existent — all you need is something genuine to say and the discipline to keep saying it. But if you’ve never done this before, staring at a blank screen can feel a lot more intimidating than… Read more
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Why Ultra-Rare Guitars Need Provenance, Not Just Specs
In the world of high-end guitars, specs matter. Scale length, tonewoods, pickups, fretwire, neck profile, hardware, electronics and finish all play a role in how an instrument feels, sounds and performs. But when a guitar moves beyond “nice instrument” and enters the world of ultra-rare, one-of-one and collector-grade guitars, specs are no longer enough. A… Read more
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BOSS Katana vs Valve Guitar Amps
If tone is your only concern. The BOSS Katana can’t compete with more expensive valve guitar amps. Let me try to explain why. I’ve been a supporter of the BOSS Katana range of amps for years. But how do they really compare with traditional valve guitar amps? I’ve already covered the benefits of the BOSS… Read more
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Why Should I Learn Guitar?
10 BIG reasons why you should learn guitar rather than any other instrument. 1. Learn guitar: It’s inexpensive You could easily pick up a beaten up second-hand acoustic and learn guitar for less than £50, or even better, just borrow one from a friend to see if learning guitar is for you. If you want… Read more
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My Guitar Pedal History
My Guitar Pedal History goes all the way back to the early ’90s. Let me share with you the good, the bad, and the ugly, with the highs (and lows) of my journey along the way. Boss CE-5 chorus ensemble My very first guitar pedal which I used in my very first band, Exit. I… Read more
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Can Listening to Music Increase Your Tendency to Take Risks?
Music is much more than the background melody that accompanies our lives. It can make you feel happy or sad, energized or depressed, motivated or lazy, nostalgic or joyful. But there is also another question to explore in regard to the music you listen to: can it actually increase the probability that you will engage… Read more
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