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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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
Last year, what started as a friendly Jam rapidly progressed into rehearsals and, on the 28th Feb 2026, the first gig for my(our) new band: The ZX80s Who are The ZX80s? The ZX80s are a North Shields-based 3-piece band playing a mixed bag of 80s Covers. What songs do The ZX80s Cover? Queen, Bryan Adams,
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YouTube has brought a new realm to music lessons. While it is easy to access and plentiful, it will never replace private lessons with an in-person teacher. Why? While social media does have an interactive aspect, leaving comments and questions on a YouTube video will not necessarily make it fully interactive. When I was growing
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If you’ve ever had a familiar song prompt a long-forgotten memory or felt your body relax while listening to a quiet, soothing piece, you already know how music can affect the human body. While the entire population can benefit from music, music offers certain important benefits to older adults in particular. From helping adults to
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It’s never too late to start learning a new skill, such as cooking, painting, or wood-working. One of the most rewarding things in life is challenging yourself to learn something new, something that you can put your energy and passion into. One of the most rewarding skills is to learn music. It is something that
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Probably not. That’s why taking voice lessons brings out the best of your talent. You may be blessed with perfect pitch, but professional guidance on developing that sixth sense and utilizing it to your advantage can go a long way. Below are 7 far-reaching benefits you can reap from taking singing lessons. 1) Building Confidence
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