All the small things... make such a big difference. See what I did there?
A live music performance, contrary to popular belief, is not JUST about the music. It's also about on-stage energy and keeping the audience engaged.
In this video, I take a look at a live performance by Blink 182 back...
Going over old recordings of yourself can be cringey, but it’s helpful as a tool to be able to see how far you’ve come as a musician.
In this video, I do a deep dive into Ed Sheeran's rise to fame as a singer songwriter and superstar. Success didn’t come easy to him,...
In this video I take a look at some of Bruno Mars' earliest performances BEFORE he became the household name he is today. In doing so we can try and get a glimpse into what made him so successful so that we can take those elements onboard ourselves.
What are some things YOU can learn from Bruno...
Feeling Paranoid?
Sorry, I couldn't resist In this reaction video, I take a look at one of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's early performances BEFORE they became a household name all around the world in order to learn and find out what made them so successful?
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To celebrate the life and legacy of one of the pioneers of Rock & Roll (and possibly even the art of headbanging), I look at some of Jerry Lee Lewis' early performances and figure out exactly what was it that made him such a legend.
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Jerry Lee Lewis Videos
Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole...
I take a look at The Beach Boys FIRST EVER UK performance and comment on the level of musicianship that was on display this early in their musical career to help you along your music journey. The general elements of success haven't changed after all this time, hope it helps!
The Beach Boys 1960's...
Katy Perry’s music career didn’t just start with the success of ‘I Kissed A Girl’. In this video, I take a look at Katy Hudson’s humble beginnings as a Christian pop singer and the level of work ethic she would have needed in order to transform herself into the...
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...
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...
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):
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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:
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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...
