As a musician, you’re in it for the love of the gig. Chances are, you started writing and/or performing because you have a deep passion for music and you wanted to share it with others. That’s something you should never let go of, and it should always be your top priority. But, if you’re trying […]
Getting Paid: How to Negotiate Your Next Gig Check Read Post »
It’s so easy to get caught up in the next big thing, the latest piece of gear or software that’ll transform your music production fortunes. But the answer to my latest bout of songwriting/music production paralysis has always been right under my nose. In the Beginning. Even with today’s mind-blowing technology, my music production gear
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A valuable Insight into the the basics of recording home demos. It is not exactly a bold statement to say that technology has come a long way in recent years. Naturally, that has had a big impact on music and the way it is made. There was a time, not long ago, where recording a
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Part 4 of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Review of the Danelectro Cool Cat Drive V2. OCD Clone, Take 2…. Here’s the current state of play in my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout. Amp: Fender Blues Junior III Guitar: Epiphone ES-335 PRO Please checkout my Music Gear Reviews for more info and background on the series. You’re probably
Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout :Danelectro Cool Cat Drive V2 Review Read Post »
One of the main causes of guitar playability issues is the guitar nut height. Find out how to solve this problem quickly, easily and cheaply. The guitar nut height on my Yamaha Pacifica 112J needed serious attention. The three wound string were fine, but as you can see from the pic below, the nut height
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Was Guns N’ Roses’ headlining set at Glastonbury 2023 the worst ever? Of course not, but the criticism they’ve received has been a bit of an eye-opener to the world we live in today. Guns N’ Roses are fair game for critics What struck me, and to be honest offended me a little, is the
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Review of the Paul Reed Smith (PRS) SE 245 Limited edition Soapbar Spalted Maple electric guitar. A modern take on a Gibson Les Paul? My trusty Gibson Les Paul Studio had just about bitten the dust (full story here). I was after something more modern, reliable and also with a little more top end bite.
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In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, scaling a music business and achieving long-term growth and success is no easy task. With the advent of digital technologies, the music landscape has undergone a seismic shift, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. To navigate this dynamic environment successfully, music entrepreneurs must employ effective strategies that embrace digital
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Local Singer-Songwriter Sam Fender has just performed the biggest two gigs of his life, to an army of adoring fans at his beloved St. James’ Park in Newcastle. Unlike the majority of my social media feed, I gave it a miss. What on earth is wrong with me? Sam Fender is a phenomenal vocalist. One
Sam Fender: Local Hero or Hype? Read Post »
