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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
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
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!
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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The 7 Best Online Music Lessons
Given how much the world has changed over the past year, I’m sure you won’t be surprised to know that nowadays you can learn to sing or learn how to play every kind of instrument, from the comfort of your own home. There are a host of great online music learning platforms and courses on…
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The Blogging Musician Shop is now OPEN!
Visit my brand new shop today! Part of my journey with The Blogging Musician has been the self-publication of original music and books. The Shop page is their new home. Check it out today, and thank you for your support.
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Reducing Your Environmental Impact As A Travelling Musician
Although finding the nearest recycling bin may not be your first priority when you’re travelling to your next gig, the impact of touring musicians on the environment can be significant. While some established bands can afford to renounce touring altogether, others are finding ways to offset carbon emissions and minimise waste pollution even as they are driving…
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8 Most Romantic Spots in Australia
Romance is not something you can create in a place, but a place has to have that initial spark to ignite the romance within you. Australia is one of the most diverse countries in the world, with a fusion of different cultures and a myriad of natural wonders. So it’s no wonder that many couples…
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Contributor Spotlight: Jennifer Hahn Masterson
Jennifer Hahn Masterson is a lifestyle blogger and senior content strategist at Spread the Word Solutions, having a keen interest in a wide array of topics related design, fashion and travels. In her leisure time, she likes to immerse herself in a good book and try to satisfy her perpetual wanderlust.
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iReadGuitar Review
Composer, teacher, and app designer Julian Wright designed iReadGuitar as a simple and efficient learning tool for anyone who wishes to learn to read music and play the guitar. On the surface, iReadGuitar is a clean application with little to no distractions. There are no distracting ads, few things to click, no menus or buttons.…
