If you’re a musician, you already know that the quality of your performance is the most important factor when you’re on stage. If you play badly or your songs are boring, you’ll lose your audience in an instant. However, did you know that the way you look also has a part to play in how […]
Simple yet effective ways to switch up your look on stage Read Post »
I’ve finally put to be bed all the ideas and thoughts I had flying about for years, and released my first ‘proper’ album This is Who I am. With the slate now clean. I thought I’d put together a diary of the songwriting process from beginning idea to final cut, so here it is….. The
Songwriting Diary #1 : From nothing to something. Read Post »
Review of the Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive V2 guitar pedal. More than just an ordinary guitar overdrive pedal Version 1 of the Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive was a clone of one of the most highly regarded and sought after overdrive/booster pedals out there, the Paul Cochrane Timmy clone. After the legalities were settled
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Introducing Autumn Breeze; A new song written, produced, and performed by Harson Robkus. Who are Harson Robkus? Harson Robkus are me and David Robson, a songwriting duo from North Shields, UK. We’ve been in bands together going back 30 years and have been writing songs together for almost as long. Autumn Breeze by Harson Robkus
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Advice and tips for the Gigging Guitarist. Less is more Keep it simple! There’s a wealth of very complicated equipment available on the market today. Multi-channel amps, multi-effects units with their own effects loops using the four cable method (4CM). But ask yourself, are the thousands of sounds available any good? would you use them?
Easy Guitar Gig Tips Read Post »
Learning music is quite fun, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It takes a lot of practice, improvement, and mentoring as there’s always something to learn. In fact, some of the most prominent artists continue to practice regularly to improve and hone their musical talent consistently. Musical instruments are undoubtedly necessary, and you can easily
7 Surprising Benefits Of Recording Your Practice Sessions And Lessons Read Post »
An In-depth, hands-on review of the Zoom G3 Guitar Effects & Amp Simulator Pedal. A loveable box of tricks I really miss my Zoom G3. From the moment I pawed over the box, gawping at it’s many functions, to the moment it went on ebay for a highly respectable £70. It just did the job,
Zoom G3 Guitar Effect and Amp Simulator Review Read Post »
You’re completely dedicated to your music and determined to make your beloved career work. Yet you also realize that earning money as a musician can be a little chancy at times. Therefore, you need to diversify. Read on to learn about some unique ways to make money with your music and with side gigs. Monetize
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Most people will at one point in their life have visited a theatre or outdoor palladium to listen to an orchestra play classical music. There is something overly beautiful about listening to a well-choreographed piece of music being played in front of you, and it can make for a sophisticated night out if you are
5 Interesting Facts About Orchestras That You Didn’t Know Read Post »
