Whether you are learning an instrument for the first time or are returning to the hobby, taking music lessons can- and should- be a huge commitment. Simply attending the lessons alone is unlikely to make you a maestro of your chosen instrument. Then, here are some of the steps you can take to ensure your […]
Tips to Ensure Your Music Lessons Are a Success in 2025 Read Post »
The use of chord families to play jazz is a great tool to understand and use. Just the understanding of chord families in a jazz context can really help us improve our playing, particularly our comping and improvising. There is a reason why the same chords keep showing up together in many different songs. Most
How to Play Jazz Using Chord Families Read Post »
Acoustic guitar is one of the first things aspiring engineers take a shot at recording. Considering that the average coat closet and attic contain at least one neglected, dusty acoustic guitar, this isn’t a mystery. This acoustic guitar gets played, and eventually, it becomes subject to microphone experimentation. This is where things become difficult… How
5 Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips you Have to Know Read Post »
Making a living by travelling the world and playing music is one of the toughest things in this modern-day and age we live in. Thanks to the magical thing called the Internet, music is free and easily accessible in most parts of the world. This is exactly why people don’t have time and patience to
Travelling the World as a Musician: How to Guide Read Post »
I’m delighted to announce that my first publication, ‘Goa: A Lesson in Life’, has sold over 500 copies! This journey has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m grateful for the support and enthusiasm from all my readers. What is Goa: A Lesson in Life? It’s the reason I started blogging. It’s my first book. It’s a
Celebrating a Milestone: 500 Copies Sold of ‘Goa: A Lesson in Life’ Read Post »
Besides playing and practicing, I really miss all those little things that go with it…. Popping into a guitar shop whilst visiting a big city like Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds, browsing for pedals, pickups, amps, or that one guitar that would finally give you the ‘sound in your head’. When you’re not in a band, all
The little things I miss about being in a band Read Post »
As always, I’m starting this blogging year on a positive note. But for many reasons, 2024 was a tough one. So what happened? Well, first of all, this happened: Google’s March Update Blog traffic took a nosedive, and I documented my woes along the way… JetPack ruins WordPress Then to add insult to injury JetPack,
2024: The Year I (Almost) Quit Blogging. Read Post »
I’m running a Guitar & Recording gear giveaway ending 31st January 2025, including five fantastic prizes! The prizes are: In a nutshell, all you need to do to enter is: Win a TC Helicon GO Guitar! Win a RODE Videomic ME Cardioid condenser microphone! Win a Maono Microphone Suspension Boom Arm Stand Win a Maono
Guitar & Recording Gear Giveaway open NOW! Read Post »
You might have spent thousands of hours honing your high notes or practicing your riffs. But, if you don’t fuel yourself properly when you step on stage, it will show. Nutrition plays a surprisingly vital role in determining your energy, focus, and overall comfort during a performance. The right foods help you feel energized, while
Stage Fuel: What (and What Not) to Eat Before You Perform Read Post »
