Insure4Music Blog - The Microphone
In a survey of over 5,000 people, the 80s was voted the most popular musical decade in the UKThe 70s and 80s were a close second with 18% of the voteLeeds voted the 90s as the best decade, with 20% of the voteNewcastle and Glasgow both went against the national trend, voting for the 70s…
Teaching adults or children how to play a musical instrument can be a very a rewarding exercise for professional musicians. Not only is it satisfying to see students improve, but teaching is said to help consolidate your own knowledge and playing skills too. However, as a private music teacher, it’s important to prepare for your…
It was once said that a workman is only as good as his tools. So it stands to reason that some of the most famous artists of our time have carved out their iconic sounds by carefully customising their instruments. Here’s a rundown of five unique guitars and how each one helped their talented owner…
When an ordinary person thinks of a wedding DJ, they often resort to an all-too-common stereotype. Virtually everyone has been to a wedding with an unimaginative DJ. The sound was terrible, the MC’ing cheesy and the music stale. But it’s easy for up-and-coming wedding DJs to overcome these preconceptions if they’re given the right advice.…
Want to do your mixing while on the go? Or would you rather avoid taking your expensive decks to your mate’s party? Thankfully, there are plenty of apps that let you practise your mixing skills out and about from your phone, tablet or even your Apple Watch. Here’s a list of the best mobile mixing…
Some fans take their devotion to another level. Not content having picked up a band’s back catalogue, been to every gig and got the T-shirt – they want a little bit of their being. And when it comes to musical memorabilia, some people are prepared to pay serious money for some seriously weird stuff. Of…
When you’re a band on tour, it’s hard trying to balance work and family life with the complex politics and logistics of the band itself. Touring musicians often adhere to the unwritten rules of the road to make life easier. Rules like not eating another band’s rider or picking up a guitar without asking first, for…
Think of insurance and most people will think of insurance for their home or their car. After all, motor insurance is compulsory and many people insure their home as it is likely their most valuable asset.
We all know that music can be an expensive hobby whether that’s paying for lessons while you learn, purchasing all your expensive equipment or going to gigs to see your favourite acts. Now when you do purchase your pride and joy, whether that’s a cello, violin, guitar or a DJ’s mixing desk you do need…
When you’re walking around a dark stage with a lot of adrenaline running it can be very easy to not look where you’re going and trip and/or fall over the numerous items that can make up a stage ‘assault course’ and seriously injure yourself and others. Here are ten of our favourite fails: Dave Grohl…
