It’s never an ideal situation having a short time to prepare learning how to play a song to record for a Sing It Live video, especially when it’s a song by Van Halen!
I show you what was involved for me in the lead up to the recording, and a sneak peek at us in the room while we have...
So recently I had the misfortune of being the victim of an online scam. A late night online shopping spree and an attractive discount on a bulk purchase of guitar strings lured me in. I was unaware (at the time) that the guitar strings that I had just purchased would turn out to be FAKES! With...
If you’re anything like me, when you enjoy watching someone perform you can’t help but want to find out more about them.
If you enjoyed the vocal performance of the Sing It Live cover of Captain & Tennille’s ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’, well… you’ve...
Practicing scales over and over again can feel like a boring and monotonous chore... but it doesn't have to.
The tip in this video is one of many ways to make the process wayyy more enjoyable.
Grab your instrument and give it a shot! You'll never dread playing scales ever again, or at least for a...
Before getting too far into the new year I’m counting down the Top 5 most helpful Crafty Music Tips videos from the previous year! How do I know they were this helpful in this particular order? Easy, they were the most viewed in the last calendar year. Did you miss any of these videos? Did...
It started with a phone call...
Due to a last minute change of plans, my mission (should I choose to accept it) is to learn/arrange my parts and record 'It Started With A Kiss' by Hot Chocolate in 16 HOURS! (including sleep)
Will I be able to do it or will I crack under pressure??? Find out in...
Someone asked me recently “What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?” I thought about it, but couldn’t limit it to just one. Here’s my Top 3, with a quick bonus thrown in for good measure.
While I’m at it… What’s the best advice...
'Just What I Needed’ is a classic song for many reasons. Darren (Mr Sing It Live himself) and I chat about a bunch of them and why recording this song by The Cars was so great to do.
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Sing It Live: BEHIND THE SCENES Playlist:
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Christmas is fast approaching so if you’re looking for a great gift idea for someone who is anything like me, someone who would use a versatile product like this on a regular basis then this might be just what they’re looking for. Give the gift of eliminating on stage clutter this...
With all the hype of the recent release of the song ‘Now And Then’, being a big fan of The Beatles myself I decided to put together this analysis video of the song’s composition. It’s song-nerd-out time!
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'Now And Then' (The Beatles) - Solo Acoustic Cover:
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I was one of a small number of lucky competition winners to get the chance to ask Paul McCartney (of The Beatles & Wings) a question in person, and sit-in on a rehearsal the day before the big concert in Adelaide Australia.
What did I learn from the whole experience and what can you...
In this BEHIND THE SOUND I sit down with Zkye in her lovely 'Alice In Wonderland' inspired garden and talk about Sing It Live, Melissa Etheridge and her own personal philosophy when it comes to performing live.
'Like The Way I Do' (Melissa Etheridge) by Sing It Live:
https://youtu.be/AAjbfRSr7Us
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