As Autumn kicks in and we approach the flu season, are we prepared for what lies ahead? We’ve been blessed with a glorious spring and summer, COVID or no COVID, but today the heavens opened for what seems like the first time in months. Sure, it’s only a spot of rain, but it got me […]
COVID Diary: Here comes the Rain Read Post »
One of the obvious headlines throughout the COVID pandemic has been ‘Get our Children back to school’. But now they are back, what are the less obvious effects? It’s been a tough time for parents. Pretty much a six-month-long summer holiday slog, homeschooling, and to cap it off, travel restrictions stopping any means of escape
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It’s been almost 6 months since I started working from home. 180 Days and nearly all of them have been the same. I’ve worked from home before, It was great, but that was before I had the daily routine of children. I could switch it up, go for a bike ride, do some music, all
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A few months ago, every Thursday at 8pm, we clapped for the NHS. Have we forgotten why? Has the United Kingdom gone mad? Only a few months ago we were in such a bad situation that the whole nation felt the need to come together to show solidarity and appreciation for the hard work and
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Just like Brexit many moons ago, we’ve been bombarded with information, disinformation, and contradicting beliefs. Somewhere in the middle, there’s a truth to all this, but does it matter who’s right? We could argue till we’re blue in the face. Some just don’t believe we need restrictions or lockdowns. It’s just another type of flu,
Covid Diary: Just wear a mask Read Post »
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 »
It can be expensive keeping your musical career up and running, especially if you’re footing it as a freelancer. Cords, amplifiers, pedals, strings, cases, soundboards, mics, pre-amps, recording gear, everything adds up quickly — and that list doesn’t even include, you know, your actual musical instruments. It’s tempting to simply swipe a credit card or
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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 »
As an aspiring musician, you’ve picked an excellent time to be alive because the opportunities are endless. Gone are the days where you had to record a demo, send it to a record company and hope for correspondence. Now, you can take your destiny into your own hands and become a professional musician on your
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