10/05/2019
X-Factory: Bene – Soaked
And the award goes to... Bene for the quickest earworm I have ever experienced – I think I may have even dreamt about ...
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Finding Your Voice: I Wanna Take You Higher
One of the most prevalent myths about singing is that singing high is difficult. As a consequence, we develop fears and dysfunctions ...
READ MORE >03/05/2019
Rob Joass’ Six Tips For A Happy Career
With over 25 years on the NZ music scene under his belt and a three-time NZ Music Awards finalist, Wellingtonian Rob Joass has ...
READ MORE >29/04/2019
Five Tips For The Aspiring On-Stage Performer By Curlys Jewels
Wellington rockers Curlys Jewels have just come off the back of an eventful 2018, which saw them play four sold-out shows ...
READ MORE >11/04/2019
Deep Thinking: Purple Haze
Hi Everyone, this issue’s challenge is to play some Jimi Hendrix. I have transcribed the introduction to Purple Haze as ...
READ MORE >14/02/2019
Guitar Cool: 11 Things I Learnt From Carl Verheyen
Earlier this year I was in Los Angeles and caught up with the amazing guitarist Carl Verheyen (pronounced Ver-high-in) at ...
READ MORE >07/02/2019
Road Rules: Tips For Singers & Songwriters Playing Guitar
A singer/songwriter usually begins his or her career performing solo, accompanying themselves on piano or guitar, and eventually ...
READ MORE >30/01/2019
Finding Your Voice: Finding The Alternative
In the latest incarnation of A Star Is Born, we are presented with the tropes of self-destructive, addicted and tortured ...
READ MORE >16/01/2019
Building Blocks: Managing Your Band Pt 1
The previous Building Blocks column was titled Self-Manage or Bust! In it, I pointed out that any professional musician’s ...
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