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  • Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?

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    Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…

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  • The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987

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    The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987

    Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…

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  • BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review

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    BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review

    The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…

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  • Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!

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    Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!

    A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…

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For decades, the Beacon Centre has been at the heart of North Shields. Originally opened as the Bedford Centre on December 5, 1978, it became a familiar meeting place for generations of shoppers, workers, and families. It underwent a major £1 million refurbishment in 1995, which is when it was rebranded as the Beacon Centre. In recent years, many units stood empty as the town centre evolved and regeneration plans took shape. These images capture the centre in its final chapter—a place filled with memories, changing one last time. Whether you loved it or simply passed through, the Beacon Centre remains part of North Shields' story. What's your favourite memory of the Beacon? #NorthShields #BeaconCentre #NorthTyneside #LocalHistory #UrbanChange #TownCentre #TyneAndWear #Nostalgia #NorthShields800 #northeastengland 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com
The Last Days of the Beacon Centre, North Shields
🎸 Radio Ga Ga Guitar Lesson | Full Song Tutorial Learn how to play Radio Ga Ga by Queen on guitar with this full song tutorial. In this lesson, I'll take you through the song in its entirety: The chords, the song structure, the lead and the live ending, so you can play along with confidence. Queen is a notoriously difficult band to cover, partly because their songs are in 'guitar-unfriendly' keys, but let's give it a go anyway, and apply the knowledge for our own endeavours. And don't forget. Adapt this lesson to your own players and do what's most comfortable for you! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com #RadioGaGa #Queen #GuitarLesson #GuitarTutorial #BrianMay #AcousticGuitar #LearnGuitar #ClassicRock
Radio Ga Ga Guitar Lesson | Full Song Tutorial
If I went back in time, what lessons would I teach to the 16-year-old me, learning guitar for the first time? In this video, I go through the top 10 lessons, pitfalls and tips I've picked up and encountered along my 35-year guitar journey. Please, don't make some of the mistakes I did, and let me know your own tips in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on future content! https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarGeordie?sub_confirmation=1 For much more, visit: The Blogging Musician @ https://adamharkus.com
If I Could Start Guitar Again, I’d Do These 10 Things
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  • How to Build Your Own Home Recording Studio – Without Losing the Groove

    How to Build Your Own Home Recording Studio – Without Losing the Groove

    You don’t need a platinum budget or a warehouse-sized loft to start producing real, release-worthy tracks from home. What you need is intentionality: gear that fits your workflow, a room that doesn’t fight your sound, and tools that don’t overwhelm you before you hit the record button. The home studio isn’t about having everything —…

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  • How to choose topic for blogging & start writing

    How to choose topic for blogging & start writing

    Starting a blog turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions in their career. As someone who loves writing and building connections with readers, having a space to share thoughts while helping others became an incredible experience. When they first began blogging a few years ago, they had no idea what they were…

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  • How Music Therapy Supports Children with ADHD in Building Focus and Growth

    How Music Therapy Supports Children with ADHD in Building Focus and Growth

    If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you already know this: focus isn’t about effort, it’s about environment. And the environments children live in—fast-moving, overstimulating, full of noise—often ask them to sit still without giving them anything to hold onto. For UK parents searching for alternatives to rigid interventions or medication-only pathways, music therapy is…

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  • BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade?

    BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade?

    The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had…

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  • BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review

    BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review

    BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review. An in-depth look at one of the most popular and recognisable guitar pedals in history.   The BOSS DS-1 is a legendary guitar distortion pedal and has been used by many famous guitarists over the years, including Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, and many, many others.…

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  • Returning to Blogging after Hitting 1000 YouTube Subs.

    Returning to Blogging after Hitting 1000 YouTube Subs.

    Having accomplished my goal of 1000 YouTube subscribers, I’ve realised it’s time to refocus my efforts back to my first love. I’m returning to Blogging.   First of all, to everyone who has supported me on my YouTube journey with @GuitarGeordie, every single subscriber, comment, share and like. It’s been a hard grind, but back…

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