I’ve had wrist and elbow problems on and off for years, but ever since going through a more serious episode of cubital tunnel syndrome in 2013, I’ve taken strides to improve my health and keep physical problems at bay. I still feel a slight burning sensation in my elbow sometimes, which reminds …
I’m doing vocals for the song I’m working on. Vocals are always a bit of struggle for me. I love to sing but what I hear in my head and what comes out are two different things. Vocal is one example of where the concept of “discovering who you are …
Kurt Cobain is a songwriter with a very distinct personal style. What he didn’t know was how many people would resonate with what he was expressing. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, when you create a highly expressive piece of art, one that crystalizes and sharply evokes a focused …
This link came in my Facebook feed, in which Brian May is quoted to tell guitarists that they are not the most important instrument in a rock band. I agree. And from the songwriting perspective, for songs with vocals/lyrics, obviously guitars are accompanying instruments to vocals. But even from a band …
When you repeatedly experience something, you get used to it. For example, if I want to learn a particular technique on my guitar, I practice it. By practicing, I repeat doing the same thing over and over. But I have to be careful what I’m getting used to. If I …
