John Deacon: Queen’s bass player and least famous member never gets the credit he deserves. Time to put the records straight. John Deacon’s Songs First, John Deacon’s enviable songwriting back catalogue spanning over 20 years. Misfire (Sheer Heart Attack 1974) You’re My Best Friend (A Night at the Opera 1975) You and I (A Day […]
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Can you learn to play the piano quickly? How hard is it to learn piano, anyway? This guide outlines what every beginner wants to know about playing piano. Here’s what you should know if you’re new to playing the piano. Those who play piano enjoy health benefits and a unique form of therapy. Refined motor
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Following on from my initial GarageBand for iPad Review, reflections on the completion of my first song produced solely in GarageBand for iOS. First of all, here is the finished song: I’m definitely missing markers and more advanced transport controls As detailed in the original review, GarageBand for iPad/iOS doesn’t allow you to simply mark
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The music industry can be a complex beast, even more so when taxes are involved. The truth is that, no matter if you’re a hobbyist or professional musician, you’re likely subject to a complex and nuanced task when filing taxes. Traveling for out-of-state gigs, working from dual incomes, and even performing for the sheer love
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A recent study that surveyed 1,500 independent musicians found that 73% of them had experienced stress, anxiety, and/or depression in relation to their music career. It’s easy to think that the life of a musician is somewhat glamorous or at least stress-free based on the “rock n’ roll” lifestyle that’s often associated with them. But
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After years of wondering, I finally made the switch from my old PC based setup. So, does Garageband iPad live up to the hype? Garageband iPad: The Positives No more file storage issues Purchasing the 32GB iPad forced me down the cloud storage road for the first time. This is a good thing as it
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Building a podcast studio at home? Here’s how to fix the walls! Why walls? Because they serve as a barrier between the studio and the outside world. This is essential in order to maintain a high-quality podcast production. Below, you will learn more. Stay tuned. Acoustic wall panels for podcasts Acoustic panels play a surprisingly
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Music. It’s one of those things that everybody knows and something that has been a part of society and culture for literally thousands of years. However, even though it’s something we all know and love, even if the type of music available today is so diverse, there’s still plenty of chances to get blow away
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When i was very young i perfected my act for “Hey Big Spender” . I actually wanted to go on stage to do it, although otherwise shy. I guess because British people can be real piss takers, my attempts to do it were foiled. I begun to believe i couldn’t sing. No one in my
