Author: Adam Harkus
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Turkish Oud vs Arabic Oud, the same shape with two different voices
I have been working with Turkish and Arabic instruments since 2009, together with luthiers in Turkey, Armenia and a few other places, and there is one question that comes back more than all the others. Somebody sends a photo of two Ouds and asks which one is which. From a photo it is genuinely hard.… Read more
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5 Affordable Vintage Guitar Models That Punch Above Their Weight
Ask most players what “vintage guitar” means and they picture a five-figure Stratocaster or a burst Les Paul behind glass. I buy and sell vintage guitars for a living, and I’ll let you in on the trade’s worst-kept secret: some of the best-sounding, best-playing old guitars that cross my bench cost less than a new… Read more
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Packing light for creative journeys: The ultimate travel rig for guitarists and bloggers
Life for travelling musicians and bloggers can be tough, especially if they are packing for a creative cruise journey. After considering getting in and out of cabs, checking into hotels, transfer between airports, and eventually loading the stuff on the ship’s gangway to get onto the vessel. At the same time, if you are out… Read more
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I Tested 5 AI Music Video Generators for One Finished Song — Here’s What Actually Worked
You know the feeling. The song is finished. The mix finally sounds right. The master is exported. You are ready to upload it to YouTube, share a teaser on TikTok, maybe cut a vertical clip for Reels, and start promoting the release properly. Then you hit the wall that almost every independent musician hits: the… Read more
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Healing through Nature: 5 Tips for Mental Well-Being
Can Nature Heal? Yes, Here’s How to Use the Healing Power of Nature “Healing power of nature.” What is it? Is it an esoteric and magical claim derived from spirituality? Or is it a claim supported by actual neuroscience and psychology? A short answer is yes, healing by nature is possible. A recent 2025 study… Read more
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The Psychology Behind Music Preferences and Behaviour
Why can one song give you chills while another makes you reach for the skip button? Why does your best friend love heavy metal while you prefer soft acoustic music? These reactions may seem random, but they often reflect a complex mix of personality, memory, emotion, culture, and social experience. Music is much more than… Read more
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