It’s been almost 6 months since the start of the lockdown. I’ve mostly stayed away from the topic so far, but as we’re finally getting back to some sort of normal I thought now was a good time to take stock. This was initially going to be one huge article, but it was tedious, It’s […]
COVID Diary 17/09/2020 Read Post »
Musicians are so well-versed in playing and singing but they are sometimes not so great at creating emails, especially the kind that involves marketing. However, with some patience and practising, they can get just as good at as they are at playing music. Here are some useful tips on writing an email to your fans:
8 Tips for Musicians On Writing Emails Their Fans Will Love Read Post »
When You’re in Love. Written, Produced & Performed by Adam Harkus For my Beautiful Wife on our 5th Wedding Anniversary. To mark this special occasion, I’ve put together something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, which is to produce an original piece of music with an accompanying video as a package, or a
When You’re in Love. By Adam Harkus Read Post »
Welcome to The Blogging Musician Community Forum. I thought now was a good time to re-launch our forum, which will make it much easier to connect, share, and discuss. I’ve added the obvious categories mapped to our main themes of Guitar, Music, and Travel, but feel free to suggest others. Take a look, say hello,
Our Forum is back! Read Post »
Here’s our cleaner, bolder, and more modern theme. Like it? I thought the old theme was beginning to look a little tired and dated, so here’s our new look and feel! I’ve moved the sidebar content to the footer for the full-width effect, giving the site more impact. I hope you like it, and as
Welcome to our new look and feel Read Post »
The music industry is getting tougher for independent musicians. Having unique talent is not enough to place you at the top and create a loyal fan base. Without the backing of a record label, you will need to work harder. You need to use smart and effective methods to rise above the competition and build
5 Ways Musicians Can Showcase Their Brand Through Digital Media Read Post »
Learning the secrets of music theory and the major scale can unlock the mystery of not just the guitar, this universal language applies to ALL instruments. Let me take you through the very basics of music theory and the major scale which will hopefully enable you to become more expressive and creative on the instrument.
Unlocking the Secrets of Music Theory: The Major Scale Read Post »
The guitar capo is a very useful tool to match a song to your voice, but it can also be used in many other surprising ways to expand your tonal options, both on stage and in the studio. Continuing with the YouTube Channel content, let take you through 3 of the more unusual guitar capo
Guitar Capo: 3 Surprising uses Read Post »
So here we are. Easter Bank Holiday 2020, England, and coronavirus lockdown! Hearing about all the coronavirus deaths in the UK, (over 7000 and rising), while also seeing people out flaunting the rules has inspired me to pick up the guitar and write a song today. It’s about someone in hospital alone and close to
Coronavirus Song – In our Hands Read Post »
