On a Songwriter's Mind This Week #14: Chords and the Perfect Cadence
Heya folkies! So today I thought I'd elaborate a bit on a segment in my recent newsletter (here) on chord sequences. I'd like to tell you...
On a Songwriter's Mind This Week #13: Open Mic Nights
Heya folkies! Today I'd like to explain to you the importance of open mic nights for your artistic development. When I first started out...
On a Songwriter's Mind This Week #12: Getting the Gig
Heya folkies! I'd like to share with you a few thoughts on the best ways to get gigs, based on my experiences these past few months....
Why It's a Great Song #5: Space Oddity
Today I'll be analysing David Bowie's 1969 timely classic Space Oddity. It was timely of course because of the Moon landings occurring in...
Why It's a Great Song #4: Piano Man
Heya folkies, Time for another fan request in this unique, behind-the-curtain #FoxCubs series. This time we'll be getting to grips with...
Why it's a Great Song #3: Redemption Song
This was a fan request. I'm not a massive reggae fiend I'll admit so I was pleased to get to know this song inside out, and it IS great!...
Something Good - the Rise and Fall of 60s Rock n Roll
Heya folkies, Those of you who have been to one of my gigs will have noticed I play a lot of 60s covers - and indeed a lot of my own...
Why it's a Great Song #2: Summer of 69
Heya folkies! You good peeps seemed to really enjoy my first feature in this series so I thought I'd spend a few minutes of my Friday...
Why it's a Great Song #1: American Pie
Hey folkies! So today I'm pleased to start a new series within my blog called Why It's a Great Song. I'll be taking some of the most...
On a Songwriter's Mind This Week #11 (tips on changing key)
Heya folkies! Today I'd like to let you in on a few more secrets that I've come across during my time writing songs. They all relate to...
