Month: October 2013

Following my posts on amp volume and how little volume you actually need, I decided I had better practice what I preached. See how I got on using a 15 watt 1×10″ valve amp at a recent Musical Theatre gig.

Just because you don’t have an instrument in your hand doesn’t mean you can’t be practicing. Read on for some ideas and suggestions.

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. It’s also the mother of learning really quickly. We’ve all experienced it. When we have a deadline, an exam, a performance or a meeting – one that really matters – we stay up all night cramming, preparing, practicing, learning.

If you learn something without the pressure of necessity, chances are that it won’t really stick. If you read a book of Jungle Survival Tips while relaxing on the sofa you might remember a few interesting snippets but not much more. If you read the same book while stranded in an actual jungle then you can bet most of it will sink in.