If someone asks you what key a song is in, can you answer them?

Or if you’re creating a song/solo, do you get lost with what chord/scale options you have?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this video is for you! Not only does it give you some of the basic formulas to help you on your ...

What does it take to become a successful musician? You have to really commit in order to be taken seriously. We’re all human. None of our favourite artists or bands started out perfect. It takes a lot of work.

In this video, I take a look at The Rolling Stones early on in their career and discuss ...

If you find it difficult to think of what to say in-between songs during a live set then this video is for you. With the help of my good friends Dave Gleeson, Jordan Lennon and Rohan Watts we're going to give you a number of ways you can improve your onstage banter in-between songs so you can fee...

Here are 20 things I’ve learned working as a music teacher for 20 years. Before I started I knew none of these philosophies/methods/tips, if you're new to the quest or thinking about starting teaching, take these with you now and save yourself 20 years in finding out!

Songwriting Playlist:
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From time to time I get asked about how I became a Music Teacher, and so now when people ask me I can be rude and avoid engaging further in conversation by directing them to this video! Haha, but seriously, the story has some interesting parts to it, ones that can be of help to you if you're thin...

Sight reading can be quite an intimidating task for beginners and can take some time to master. Here are 5 helpful sheet music sight reading hacks that (if you incorporate into your daily practice) will definitely help you in the long run.

Music Theory Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...

Wondering how to play ‘Wonderwall’ on guitar like Noel Gallagher himself? Don’t rely on Ultimate Guitar! In this video I show you a step-by-step method of playing the song correctly by demonstrating the subtleties that are generally overlooked.

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Here are 5 things that musicians of ALL LEVELS sometimes overlook. Some of these things you might already be aware of and some of them you might just need to be reminded of. Whatever the case, I hope you get a lot out of this video.

Are You Tuning Wrong? [QUICK TIP]:
https://youtu.be/lGiExM8CSZc

Fin...

Ziggy played guitar… but long before Ziggy… there was Davy Jones. No I’m not talking about the guy in The Monkees, I’m talking about the artist who became known as David Bowie.

I check out some of David Bowie’s early recordings / performances and give my insights on how he was able to become the r...

What makes Dani California stink?

Pat Finnerty asked that question in an episode of his hilarious video series “What Makes This Song Stink”, and as a fan I wanted to add my 2 cents worth to it.

What Makes This Song Stink Ep. 6 - Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" (Pat Finnerty):
https://youtu.b...

So... the Red Hot Chili Peppers have just released a new album called “Unlimited Love” ❤️

I thought I’d give the album a listen and tell you whether I think it’s hot or not 🌶

What do you think of it?

Beat-Splained Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNR3t9S8ebnuaeS8yrMYaMyrsbxcGnbYU

How To Pe...

With the recent sad news of the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, I thought it's an apt time to pay respects whilst learning about what made him so great.

I hope you get something out of it to help you with your musical journey. After all, we all can learn from the greats no matter wha...