‘Karate makes everything easy‘ is a phrase I first heard when I started training about 21 years ago from Joe, a friend/teacher/and mentor who has dedicated his life to the art. But it’s only now that I’ve seen the real truth in that statement. The last time I trained properly, and by that I mean […]
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You’re completely dedicated to your music and determined to make your beloved career work. Yet you also realize that earning money as a musician can be a little chancy at times. Therefore, you need to diversify. Read on to learn about some unique ways to make money with your music and with side gigs. Monetize
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Most people will at one point in their life have visited a theatre or outdoor palladium to listen to an orchestra play classical music. There is something overly beautiful about listening to a well-choreographed piece of music being played in front of you, and it can make for a sophisticated night out if you are
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Are you a beginner saxophone player? Learning to play saxophone could be easier than you think. In our saxophone notes for beginners, we’ll share tips to guide you to practice any type of saxophone with confidence. These free saxophone lessons offer you a detailed overview of the basics of playing saxophone notes. Read through and see
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Why study music composition at all? Don’t feel bad; many musicians have never learned music composition. If you have time to study music composition, consider yourself ahead of the crowd. Music and harmony benefit the brain and other regions of the body. Learning how to compose music increases intelligence and may give you better memory.
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5 Cheap Fender Stratocaster upgrades that are quick, easy, and effective. Lighter string gauge/locking string wrap – £5. The simplest and most effective way to improve your guitar’s playability is to move down a string gauge. Most Stratocaters leave the factory with 9 gauge strings, so I would recommend switching to 8’s. Ernie Ball 8’s
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By Alex Bruce for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer The question of why to learn an instrument is a well-answered one: To learn a new skill, to develop musicality, to have a creative outlet, to have fun, and so on. But for beginner guitar players or those thinking about starting, the question is specifically
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Review and In-depth video review of the handy and surprisingly great-sounding Laney MINI-STB-LION Battery powered guitar mini amplifier. Back to the world of guitar amplifiers Before I acquired this marvellous little amp, the Laney MINI-STB-LION, I was making do with iPad Garageband or even no amp at all to practice with. Guitar-wise at the time
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I always consider a scale practice for speed and technical development. This is probably the first thing that comes to mind when I play, especially since practicing scales for classical guitar seems slightly misunderstood. A classical guitarist plays different scale patterns. It’s a part of routine and exercises, especially for those practicing major and minor
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