It’s widely recognized that listening to music can have hugely positive effects. It’s important, however, to match the type of music with the activity. Like a matching, a good wine with a particular dish, you need to match different types … Read more
Social media is a crucial channel for any aspiring musician, but unless you have a label doing it all for you, you’re going to need to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. The good news? It’s not that … Read more
So, you’ve been rehearsing with your bandmates for several weeks now, you have a set together and are finally feeling ready to start gigging. But what can you do to make sure everything runs smoothly? Here are some dos and … Read more
Once you’ve written a song or two, or even if you just some rough ideas, you’ll want a way to record them. While there are some great digital multi-track recorders out there for the person wanting to keep the tech … Read more
I get it. You’re a musician and want to be writing songs and making music, not messing about tweeting, posting, vlogging or any of that nonsense. But here’s the truth: if you want your music to go big, you need … Read more
The benefits of learning to play music have been proven time and time again, so why do so many adults and children not take up an instrument? If there’s one reason, especially among adults, it’s because they think it’s too … Read more
The world of guitars has a load of trendy words and phrases that ‘people in the know’ use. If you’re new to playing guitar, it’s worth understanding what these terms mean, so that you can nod in agreement next time … Read more
Many people think that writing songs is really hard, or only for ultra-talented musicians. The reality is that anyone can one, you just need some basic knowledge of an instrument like a guitar or piano, an idea or two and … Read more
Who’s better? Who’s best? In this article, we tackle that most explosive of subjects, who is the best guitarist to ever live? Controversially, we’re not going to say who we think the best guitarist is. Instead, we’re going to list … Read more
If you’re looking for inspiration for your next camping trip, you’re in the right place. We’ve put our heads together and compiled a list of the easiest guitar songs to play around the campfire (and we’re not talking about cum-bye-yar). … Read more
The artwork that accompanied some of the best albums of the last 50 years rarely gets the attention they deserve. So we took it upon ourselves to research the stories behind our favorites. Here’s what we found. 1. Pink Floyd – … Read more
If you’re learning how to play guitar, there’s nothing more satisfying than learning songs. But watch out. If you try tunes that are too hard, you’ll get frustrated and give up before you’ve barely started. Start with easy songs. The … Read more
Have you ever noticed how the perfect song can change your mood from sour to rosy; your outlook from dire and depressed to happy and hopeful? If so, you have already experienced one of the greatest effects music can have … Read more
While sometimes it’s purely to block out irritating noises or people, or other times just to give us a welcome burst of energy, listening to music at work makes us more productive and helps with concentration and focus; it even … Read more
