07/06/2024
There’s No Such Thing As Writer’s Block
Any creative person will at some point come up against that challenge commonly known as writer's block. People typically ...
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Deep Thinking: Come Together Over A Classic
Come together over a classic. After a few Deep Thinking articles, in which I've talked about the theoretical issues of bassline ...
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Finding Your Voice: Your Voice = Your Truth
‘Finding your voice' is just as much about what you're saying or singing, as what you sound like. I'd like to unpack the ...
READ MORE >23/08/2023
Deep Thinking: An Exercise For Both Hands
An exercise for both hands with some sight reading thrown in! Over the last few NZM issues, we’ve been looking at building ...
READ MORE >26/06/2023
Finding Your Voice: Losing, Finding, And Having A Voice
Something profoundly shifted when I underwent tongue surgery – in the aftermath, I found my voice. The surgeon had told ...
READ MORE >13/03/2023
Road Rules: Social Media Sucks
Social Media Sucks. It sucks your time, it sucks your energy, and it can suck all the fun out of being an independent musician ...
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Guitar Cool: Popular Learning Mistakes
Popular learning mistakes - there are a few that guitar players commonly make that can quickly become habits, but are easily ...
READ MORE >01/02/2023
Deep Thinking: Building Basslines – Part 2
Following on from the last two Deep Thinking online columns here we continue the quest to build a unique bassline, whether ...
READ MORE >18/01/2023
5 Things To Consider Around Xmas Releases
Ahhh, sweet sweet summertime! The cities are empty while people flock to beaches, rivers and tracks, as well as festivals ...
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