Open Mics
These have been such a great way of building confidence, that I would recommend open mics to anyone wanting to get into performing their own material. I’ve been very fortunate to have the support of Andrew organising a great many of these.Just lately these have been once a week at least, having at least a […]
2017… A look back
Well… Things didn’t quite go according to plan in 2017. Losing my Mum in May was indeed a big blow. It’s one of those moments in life that really made me stop and take stock of things. A lot of my momentum since 2016 had been motivated by Mum, wanting to assist with her care, […]
Songwriting update
Recently I’ve been concentrating on getting some more songs ready for the studio. I tend to use an iPad/iPhone app at the moment called Songwriter’s Pad, which is a very handy tool to be able to write songs on the move, and wherever/whenever the mood takes me.I already had a system for writing, and I’ve had […]
Songs and Instrumentals
I decided I’d have a count-up of all my demo recordings, past and present, that have some potential:Songs: 77(and there are some more unrecorded songs in development, potentially another 10-12).Instrumentals: 102.More songs than I thought I had… Fewer instrumentals. Enough to keep me going for a while though, don’t you think?