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Turquoise and WhiteMexico
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Tips for Learning to Sight-SingSight-singing music can be really tough. Here are some tips to help you through the fire. -
Do Leaves Know?Poem. 'Bout fall. Or is it? -
Let's Applaud and Thank St. VincentA review of Strange Mercy by St. Vincent- my favorite album of 2011 as of September 2011. -
My Weekly Running and Biking Fitness RoutineA day-by-day overview of my weekly workout schedule. -
Tips for Teaching Someone How to Run SoundTeaching someone how to run sound can be done in a very wrong way. Here are three tips that will help you teach them in the right way.
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Moonlight on the WingPoem 'bout love.
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Trying to Forget Icky ThumpAn essay arguing why Icky Thump was a terrible album for The White Stripes to leave us with. -
Reverb Pedals for MusiciansHere's a brief look at three different reverb pedals that are commonly used by electric guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, slide guitarists, etc.
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The Pantech Jest: 3 FlawsThree flaws of the Pantech Jest from Verizon Wireless. -
3 Tips for Writing Music on GuitarHere are three writing exercises for the guitar. -
Setting Up Your Pedal BoardHere are three tips for guitarists setting up their pedal board.
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Building an Amp CabinetHere are three things to take seriously when building your own amp cabinet. -
The Pantech Jest: AttributesHere are three attributes of the Pantech Jest from Verizon. -
Great Octave Pedals for GuitaristsHere are three awesome Octave pedals for guitarists.
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Unexpected Places to Buy Speaker SystemsSpeaker systems are expensive and there are plenty of old systems that aren't being used, but are fully functioning. Here are three places that often have speaker systems for sale (and cheap!) -
Clothing Stores for College StudentsHere are three clothing stores that are popular among college students and why.
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Gig Bag or Hard Case for your guitar?Here's a look at why gig bags are more appropriate than hard cases for most guitar players. -
Unnecessary Guitar AccessoriesHere are three accessories that are often tried to be sold to guitarists, but are completely unnecessary.
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Useful and Unexpected Guitar AccessoriesHere are three accessories that will prove themselves useful to guitarists, but are often not thought of or unexpected.
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Da Best: Yellowstone National ParkI once went to Yellowstone National Park. Here is a brief recap of my experience traveling there! -
Guitar Shops of the Metro St. Louis AreaHere are three awesome guitar shops in Southern Illinois, just east of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Remembering Amy WinehouseThree of Amy Winehouse's best tracks to remember her by. -
Indie Albums to Look Out for Fall 2011Here are three indie albums coming out in the fall of 2011 that you'd be wise to look out for. -
My Truck: The Ultimate Man MachineThis is a personal story about the best truck I've ever owned. -
Being Safe and Smart at Montauk State ParkHere are three safety tips for camping at Montauk State Park.
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Why Mowing Lawns is Not a "Lowly" JobOften seen as a lowly job for young men or struggling teens who failed to get "real" jobs, lawn mowing is actually anything but. Here are three reasons supporting why.
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The Finest Records of Ryan AdamsThese are the finest records Ryan Adams has left us with so far (as in I hope he puts out more music). Cardinals & solo work were included, but not Whiskeytown.
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Intermediate Guitar Solo TechniquesHere are three intermediate guitar soloing techniques.
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3 Benefits to Building Your Own Amp CabinetBuilding your own amp cabinet for your guitar or bass rig can be incredibly beneficial to your sound and your wallet.
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Abstruse Activities for Visitors of Montauk, MissouriHere are three less than well-known activities for anyone visiting Montauk, Missouri.
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3 Benefits to Recording Music LiveHere are three reasons why you should record music live as opposed to track-by-track.
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Coated Guitar Strings: 3 BenefitsHere are three benefits to playing plastic coated guitar strings as opposed to non-coated "natural" strings.
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3 Tips for Buying Guitar StringsHere are three tips to help you make the right decision of what kind of guitar strings to buy.
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Child MeA poem about life after 20 years.
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DerailedA poem about something
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VolumeA poem about being introverted.
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Poem Regarding ThingsThis is a sappy, pathetic love poem.
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Morally SoundIt's a poem, duh.
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3 Benefits of Buying Squier or Epiphone Electric GuitarsIn the electric guitar world, brands count for too much. Here are some benefits to buying "knock-off" brands.
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Review: Deep Purple Live in ChicagoAt the Ravinia June 18, 2011.
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3 Free Activities for College StudentsCollege life can be boring. You're probably broke. Here are some fun ideas of what to do for free.
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3 Tips for Pizza Delivery DriversPizza delivering is a more complex job that what most people think. Here are some tips to survive all the things that surpass the job description.
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Tipping Delivery Drivers: 3 Things to Keep in MindMost people agree that tipping waiters and waitresses is the right thing to do, but what about delivery drivers? What are you supposed to tip them? Here are some things to consider.
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Haiku, Turtle-fied!This haiku is about my pet turtle, Mother.
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3 Tips for Writing a Guitar SoloThere's a difference between writing a solo and just noodling around within the key of the song. Here are some tips to writing a good guitar solo.
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Pet Turtles: 4 Tips for General CareHere are 4 important tips for keeping pet turtles that don't really fit into a different article.
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Pet Turtles: 3 TIps for Their DietSome tips on creating a healthy and natural diet for your freshwater turtles.
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Pet Turtles: 3 Tips on Setting Up an AquariumFreshwater turtles can be awesome pets. Here are some things to help you set up an aquarium for them.
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3 Underrated Classic Rock Albums from the Early 1970sEveryone knows Led Zeppelin's IV, The Beatles' Abbey Road, and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon. Here are some hidden gem albums from the same era.
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3 Underrated Albums from 2010Here are three great albums from 2010 that didn't get much attention. Did you hear them?
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3 Tips for Concert Etiquette as a MusicianBeing polite isn't just for the audience at a rock concert. As a musician, you need to respect your audience if you want any respect from them in return.
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3 Do-nots for Proper Rock Concert EtiquetteGoing to rock concerts is fun, but there are certain things that annoy those around you. Here are three things to avoid.
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Young Journalists: 3 Tips for InterviewingInterviewing sources is of utmost importance when being a journalist. Here are some tips for being a better interviewer.
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Young Journalists: 3 Tips for Generating Story IdeasOne of the biggest challenges for many journalists is being able to generate story ideas. Here are some tips to help young journalists develop the skill.
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3 Tips for Giving an Informative SpeechInformative speeches can be really fun, especially if you're giving them on something you're passionate about. Here are some tips for giving an informative speech.
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3 Tips for Giving a Persuasive SpeechPersuasive speeches can be difficult to give, but a good one can change people's lives. Here are some tips to help you give a good persuasive speech.
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3 Tips for Giving an Impromptu SpeechImpromptu speeches can be really intimidating and there isn't really a good way to prepare. Here are some tips to help you.
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3 Ways to Improve Your Electric GuitarMany guitar players get into an expensive habit of buying new guitars when their current one no longer has that "new" value to it. Here are three things you can do to improve your current guitar instead of buying a new one.
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5 Tips for Running in Vibram FivefingersVibram Fivefingers are becoming increasingly popular but aren't the easiest shoes to get used to. Here are some tips for running in the odd shoes.
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John, Wait for It... SteinbeckI love John Steinbeck. He's my favorite writer. Here are some reasons why.
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3 Odd Yet Useful Things to Bring CampingThere is nothing worse than getting out in the wilderness and thinking, "Man, I wish I had brought that camping. It'd really come in handy now." Here are some things that will help prevent that moment on your camping trip.
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GarageBand: 3 Tips for Using ReverbReverb is one of the most used sound effects of all time. Here are some tips for using it within GarageBand.
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GarageBand: 3 Tips for Using Pitch CorrectionWhether you're trying to imitate T-Pain or Justin Vernon, Pitch Correction is fun to mess around with. Here are some tips to using it in GarageBand.
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Dating: 3 Alternative (and Cheap) Ideas for DatesBeing creative with dates can be difficult. It can be especially difficult if your budget is tight. Here are three alternative and cheap ideas for dates.
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3 Tips for Writing Academic PapersThey stress a lot of students out, but here are some tips to alleviate the stress and get the papers done well.
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Oh, JuneHigh school me wrote this poem whilst pondering the pureness of June. It ended up being lyrics to my band's (arguably) most popular song with the same title.
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RearviewA song about looking ahead. IT USES DRIVING AS A METAPHOR.
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To the TouchA song. Thought it sounded cool and would work as an opener.
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Gritted Teeth and Aching HeartsA song about a long distance relationship.
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No SubstituteA song about a loved one leaving you
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Praise PracticalityA song about a girl from Germany
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Romantic StuffA song telling a story with Romance, personified, as a character.
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SymmetricalA song about love.
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The Deer in the FieldA song where I just wanted to create visuals with the lyrics. Probably my favorite song I've ever written.
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The MessengerThis song is so vague. It means whatever you want it to mean.
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The Midwestern WaySong about living a life of regret
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Cold and CarelessA song about speaking before thinking.
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Able to SayPoem regarding life in the Midwest
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You RefuseA poem regarding God's grace and learning from your past.
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GarageBand: 3 Tips for Using SynthsGarageband offers a variety of synths that you can use, but they can seem overwhelming or useless. Here are some tips to help you navigate your way through the hectic world of GarageBand synthesizers
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GarageBand: 3 Tips for Using CompressorsGarageBand can be used to create some surprisingly high-quality recordings. Here are some tips for using compressors in the program.
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Garage Sale: 3 Strategies for Putting on a Successful SalePutting on a garage sale isn't an easy task and takes work to be successful. Here are some tips to help your sale be a success.
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Garage Sale: 3 Tips for ShoppingFinding deals at garage sales is part luck and part skill. Here are some tips to help you be a more successful garage sale shopper.
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3 Unusual but Useful Things to Bring to CollegeHere are three things that are great to bring to college, but not things you'd think of normally.
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4 Criteria for Being a Friend on FacebookWhether you're unsure of accepting someone's friend request, or questioning whether or not you want to add someone, here are some questions to ask yourself while "friending" on Facebook.
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Kiss Each Other CleanMy favorite album of 2011 thus far.
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Deer in the FieldIndependence Day is a big deal. It inspired at least part of this poem.
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3 Versatile Microphones for Studio and Live SoundHere are three microphones that are extremely versatile and useful both in live sound settings as well as in the recording studio.d
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Four Ways to Make Your Dorm Room Feel More like HomeDorm rooms can be very unwelcoming and not fun to live in. Here are some simple ways to fix that.
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Running Sound: Singing vs. SpeakingIt may not seem like there is much of a difference, but it's the details that matter whilst running sound. Here are some differences between running sound for singing and speaking.
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4 Tips for Keeping a Good Relationship with Your RoommateRoommates can be tricky, especially if you're used to living alone. Here are some tips to keeping your roommate experience a positive one.
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Running Sound: Using MonitorsMonitors are great tools when running sound for events, but if used improperly, can be more trouble than their worth. Here are some tips on using them.
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Your New Summer Soundtrack: Ten Albums You've Likely Never HeardWhat's the best part of any summer? The music! It will be forever associated with the memories you make this summer. Here are 10 albums you've probably never heard, but should be included in your summer playlist.
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Greatest Gift: A Father's Day PoemDads are awesome. Here is a poem to express my respect for mine.
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Verses from the Bible to Encourage and InspireTo Christians, the Bible is the word of God. Here are some of the many inspirational verses that stick out to me and why.
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3 Tips to Prevent Bad Breath3 simple and effective tips to help prevent the social curse of bad breath
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Running Sound for a MusicalA few tips to keep in mind while running sound for a musical because there is such a drastic difference between the usual (rock concert, spoken word, etc) and musical theatre
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5 Tips for Public SpeakingIt can be incredibly nerve-racking, but conquering the fear public speaking is entirely doable.
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Tips to Staying Healthy as a RunnerBeing a runner is hard on your body if you don't take care of it. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy as an active runner.
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Reasons Why Vibram FiveFinger Shoes Are Becoming PopularA few reasons why those weird "toe-shoes" are appearing on people's feet and may be freaking you out.
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Things to Consider when Building an Amp CabinetSome tips and details to consider when designing and building your own amp cabinet
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Four Unheard of Songs to Play at GraduationFour songs that are perfect for the time of year where the youth is growing up and moving on. Great for background music for slideshows and home movies.
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3 Tips for Controlling AcneThree easy and affective ways that may help you control your acne. These are also natural or 'home' remedies. No medication or money-spending involved.
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Reasons Why Vinyl Records Are Becoming More PopularOver the past few years, vinyl records have been making a comeback of sorts. Here are a few reasons why from an author who has switched to vinyl within the past two years.
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4 Tips for LyricistsSome tips and ideas to try while writing lyrics for pop, rock, country, etc.
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Things to Consider While Shopping for an AmpA few things to keep in mind while looking to purchase a guitar or bass amplifier.
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Advice on How to Purchase a New GuitarBuying a guitar can be an exhausting process. Here is some advice to consider.
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EQ Advice: Electric GuitarSome helpful tips to keep in mind while using EQ on electric guitar
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3 Practical Uses for Candy CanesTired of using candy canes for the same old traditional things? Try using them in these more practical ways.
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5 Study Tips that May Help You Study5 study tips that can help nearly any person prepare for any future event that requires studying. Specifically for college students.
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3 Great Overdrive/Distortion PedalsA brief look at 3 overdrive/distortion pedals that if a guitarist doesn't already own, should test out and consider using.