Video Instructional for Green and Grey
Lots of people have come up to me at gigs and said how they enjoyed the Land, Sky and Sea
Continue ReadingThe Power of Independence
Technology has made it possible for us independent musicians to keep complete control over our careers. Whilst the mainstream music
Continue ReadingRoom to Breathe
As some of you know I'm currently working on a new album, a traditional folk album. I've loved folk music
Continue ReadingThe Power of a Chord Progression
In an uncertain world, it's great for us songwriters to know there are 4 chords you can always rely on!
Continue ReadingLand, Sky and Sea
The ancient Celtic peoples seemed to have revered three elements instead of the usual four found in the Western Magical
Continue ReadingThe Birthing Plan
In 2006 I finished recording my album Spirit of Albion. It seems that it was only a day after I
Continue ReadingHow to write a song – The Muse
The Muse. The cause of the Fire in the Head, the Awen, Imbas, inspiration. A blessing, sometimes frustrating, often turns
Continue ReadingHow to write a song – songs and poetry continued…
Following on from yesterday's post on songwriting I'd like to delve a little deeper. It certainly helps me when I
Continue ReadingHow to write a song part 1 – songs and poetry
I thought it might be nice to write a series of blogs about my way of songwriting. You don't need
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