Learning the guitar, the same as learning any instrument, has many benefits. Along with reducing anxiety and depression, it also improves dexterity and memory. Beyond that, it’s just plain fun. For these benefits and/or others, you may wish to buy a guitar of your own. If so, you may not know how to approach the […]
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Top Gun: Maverick Review. 36 years after the original Top Gun, does the much-anticipated sequel live up to the hype? Contains Spoilers! Top Gun (1986). The original Top Gun (1986) is perfect. But just to be sure, I watched it again for the umpteen time to prime myself for this Top Gun: Maverick review, and
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As the biggest and best guitar show on the planet is almost upon us, here are 5 deals/discount codes from Donner Music you should check out today. What is NAMM? NAMM is the National Association of Music Merchants. Put simply, the world’s largest trade event for Guitar and music products in general. NAMM? Where and When?
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Looking back through my Electric guitar history, I’ve owned eight Stratocasters over the years. Why does it feel like coming home again this time around? Hondo Stratocaster copy. 1990(ish). Candle Apple red. Rosewood fingerboard. My first guitar, used with a fly-sec headphone amp. Looking back, it was decent enough to make me want to continue
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This has been a very special weekend indeed. A trip to London, my Birthday, and the milestone of 500 Blog posts The above picture was taken 7 years ago on our Honeymoon in Madeira. It was a time a celebration, of course, but also one to relax and contemplate the future. Now that I’d met
500th Blog post: A Thank You to all my Readers Read Post »
As part of my partnership with Donner Music, here are 6 fantastic guitar deals and voucher codes I’m only too happy to pass on to you. Enjoy! For my U.S. friends over the pond, I’ve picked out these 3 Donner Music guitar deals for you: 15% Off Acoustic and Electric Guitars – Use code EG15
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Is my first looper pedal all I’ll ever need? Is the Donner Triple Looper all you’ll ever need in a looper pedal? Looper Pedals: Why the long wait? Before the Donner Triple Looper, I can’t say I’ve ever been drawn to looper pedals. I’ve seen them before on Multi-FX units (the BOSS ME-80 in particular),
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Alan Partridge: Stratagem. Steve Coogan’s most loved alter-ego takes to the stage in a multi-media, motivational extravaganza, steering us through the minefield of modern-day issues such as diversity and mental health. But is it any good? Alan Partridge is my hero Disclaimer. I love Alan Partridge. My favorite comedy character of all time, who’s frequently
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It’s been 8 and a half years since I first became a dad and almost 3 years since the last dad diary update. Is it finally getting easier? It’ll get easier they said, give it a couple more years, I waited and waited. Nothing. 3 years ago, I’ll admit I was in a dark place,
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