Sometimes we miss obvious things. It has been said to me twice in the last few weeks that a big reason why country music works is because… Read more “Tell me a story…”
Month: October 2020
John, Mary and Lionel…
John (not his real name) had been coming to piano lessons since the age of 8. He was talented, musical and diligent, but for some reason always… Read more “John, Mary and Lionel…”
Moving House
We expect to have to move the couches, beds and tables. We always underestimate the rest though. All the smaller bits and pieces in cupboards, boxes and… Read more “Moving House”
Episode 1 Out Now!
A big day for Luke, Rory and I – we are delighted to present to you all Episode 1 of In The Lamplight. With special guest Seamie… Read more “Episode 1 Out Now!”
The ‘Sensitive Female Chord Progression’
There was a big lightbulb moment in a house in Sligo on Sunday. A student of mine showed her sister that if she used the chords from… Read more “The ‘Sensitive Female Chord Progression’”
The art of the solo…
I heard a conversation on football punditry earlier today. In it, the presenters were discussing whether it was more difficult to make a point effectively if you… Read more “The art of the solo…”
Enjoy the wins
My dog is like Roy Keane. Not that I imagine Roy chills out lying on a pink blanket on a Sunday evening, but I am reminded of… Read more “Enjoy the wins”
Saturday night
It was, and will be again, the busiest night out of the week. The hardest night to get a booking in your favourite restaurant, the most difficult… Read more “Saturday night”
Stuck in the mud
It was going to be tight. Google Maps said I would make it with only a few mins to spare. Unload the keyboard and the rest of… Read more “Stuck in the mud”
‘I’ll play you songs you were in’
I couldn’t figure out what it meant. It’s a line from the chorus of the Dermot Kennedy song Rome and it confused me. A song you were… Read more “‘I’ll play you songs you were in’”
