[chordpress float=”left” showchordsheet=”yes”] [Em]It’s not the wakin’, it’s the risin’ [D]It is the groundin’ of a foot uncompromisin’ [C]It’s not forgoin’ of the lie It’s not the [G]openin’ of [B]eyes [Am]It’s not the wakin’, [Em]it’s the risin’ [Em]It’s not the shade we should be past it [D]It’s the light and […]
Here is my introduction to the classic song “House of the Rising Sun.” It’s a fantastic folk ballad with a rich history. I’m using the float parameter to make this text appear to the left of the actual chord chart for a more integrated layout. [chordpress float=”right”] {title: House of […]
For the first time, we have a clear picture of what our music scene is and what it needs to be. The 2024 Greater Greensboro Music Census held a mirror up to our community, and the reflection is complicated. We’re rich in talent and passion, but our artists are struggling. It’s time to stop talking and start building.
The TC Helicon VoiceLive 3 Extreme promised to be the silver bullet for my solo act—a full studio at my feet. After a year of soaring highs and frustrating lows, here’s the story of why we had to part ways.
Some creative ideas are less like sparks and more like obsessions. For nearly a decade, I’ve been chasing the dream of making my music control live visuals in a meaningful way. Here’s the story of false starts, technical rabbit holes, and finally finding a path forward.
If you’re a musician or solo creator, you know the struggle. You want your livestreams and videos to look dynamic and professional with multiple camera angles, but you don’t have a full production crew. For years, I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect, easy-to-manage, multi-camera setup. My journey […]
A capo should be simple, right? You put it on your guitar, and it just works. But as any guitarist knows, it’s rarely that easy. Finding a capo that doesn’t pull your strings sharp and wreck your intonation can feel like an impossible quest. I’ve been down that road. I […]
Anyone who’s ever hosted a karaoke night knows the barely-controlled chaos behind the curtain. You’re juggling a clunky laptop, deciphering handwritten signup slips, and praying the ancient software doesn’t crash in the middle of a power ballad. I’ve been there. A great karaoke show isn’t just about the singers; it’s […]
As a singer, my voice is my instrument, and I have to treat it like one. Long nights, back-to-back shows, and constant practice can put serious strain on your vocal cords. For years, I relied on the basics: tea, honey, and plenty of water. And that all helps, but I […]
I spend a lot of my time writing songs about the heart—the metaphorical, messy, sometimes-broken one. So when EMAY, a company that makes actual portable heart monitors, reached out about a partnership, it felt… weirdly perfect. The more I thought about it, the more sense it made. My music is […]
