The digital age we live in today is ruled by smartphones and tablets, with all sorts of apps that are useful as well as the apps that waste your time. We like to lump video games in with the apps that are considered time wasters, but a more contemporary perspective of video games is starting […]
The Gamification of Music Read Post »
With summer just around the corner, the longer days and warmer weather offer a perfect opportunity to engage your children in a variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities. This season is an ideal time to blend fun with educational experiences that not only entertain but also contribute to your child’s growth and learning. From science
Sunshine and Learning: Crafting the Perfect Summer for Your Child Read Post »
You might have the best, most beautiful sounding acoustic guitar but still get crappy recordings. Nothing is more frustrating. No, the problem might not be your mic placement. You’ve probably already mastered how to record acoustic guitar, so don’t start questioning your engineering skills. And your recording space could be treated perfectly. You see, the
The 6 Best Microphones For Recording Acoustic Guitar 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 »
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’ve encountered the Fender Telecaster throughout most of my guitar-playing life. But only now, 20 years later, have I begun to appreciate it. Here’s what I discovered. I’ve never got on with Fender telecasters, too bright, thin sounding, not enough sustain. A ‘country’ guitar. Not as comfortable or versatile as a Fender Stratocaster, and not
Discovering the Fender Telecaster Read Post »
Just like us, dogs can feel anxious, sad, and hyperactive. There is nothing worse than hearing your dog whimper when you leave the house or noticing how nervous they get from fireworks on the Fourth of July. Though it can be disheartening to not be able to calm your dog down through conversation, we can
Music Therapy for Dogs Read Post »
How WP Rocket maximised my website performance whilst simplifying its maintenance. WP Rocket is a premium WordPress plugin that helps improve a website’s loading speed and SEO ranking. That’s the marketing blurb, but in reality, WP Rocket has been transformative for my website performance leading to more traffic and revenue. But don’t just take my word
WP Rocket: Peak Website Performance Read Post »
