Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Monday, July 16, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
Mixing it up at The Music Spot
The party's over! And there's a few sad and hungover faces around...
We had a great Birthday Week and saw a HUGE amount of stock go flying out the door, a pile of awesome Serenade Spot entries (competition is still going on, check our Facebook and Instagram pages and search #SerenadeSpot to vote!), and we are now back to business as usual, in a brand new Financial Year. So there is a heap of new stock, a bunch of rearranging, and as usual a lot of awesome deals to be had. So you'd better come down and say Happy New Year! :)
Ever thought about becoming a singer? There's a few things you should be aware of before grabbing the nearest mic and letting it rip - we don't want you to damage yourself! So here's 5 things that every singer should know:
1. First of all, it's your whole body that is your instrument - not just your vocal chords. You need to look after your health and fitness so you can put your whole body into projecting your sound, and develop relaxation techniques to give you greater control over your breathing.
2. Second, you may be listening to some amazing singers on Spotify and thinking, man I could never sound like that! But the thing is, learning to sing is just like learning to play any other instrument - it's a skill you can develop. Talent definitely helps the learning process along, but the old saying "anyone can sing" really is true, if you put your heart and your mind to it.
3. Did you know that you sound better the wider open your mouth is? Don't strangle your sound by trying to push it out of a constricted opening. Loosen your jaw, relax the back of your throat (like you are about to yawn), and let it out!
4. Also keep up the water! Hydration is key, both water and lip balm, to ensure a comfortable and smooth delivery of your sound.
5. Finally, YOU CAN DO THIS! Just believe in yourself!
We had a great Birthday Week and saw a HUGE amount of stock go flying out the door, a pile of awesome Serenade Spot entries (competition is still going on, check our Facebook and Instagram pages and search #SerenadeSpot to vote!), and we are now back to business as usual, in a brand new Financial Year. So there is a heap of new stock, a bunch of rearranging, and as usual a lot of awesome deals to be had. So you'd better come down and say Happy New Year! :)
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Ever thought about becoming a singer? There's a few things you should be aware of before grabbing the nearest mic and letting it rip - we don't want you to damage yourself! So here's 5 things that every singer should know:
1. First of all, it's your whole body that is your instrument - not just your vocal chords. You need to look after your health and fitness so you can put your whole body into projecting your sound, and develop relaxation techniques to give you greater control over your breathing.
2. Second, you may be listening to some amazing singers on Spotify and thinking, man I could never sound like that! But the thing is, learning to sing is just like learning to play any other instrument - it's a skill you can develop. Talent definitely helps the learning process along, but the old saying "anyone can sing" really is true, if you put your heart and your mind to it.
3. Did you know that you sound better the wider open your mouth is? Don't strangle your sound by trying to push it out of a constricted opening. Loosen your jaw, relax the back of your throat (like you are about to yawn), and let it out!
4. Also keep up the water! Hydration is key, both water and lip balm, to ensure a comfortable and smooth delivery of your sound.
5. Finally, YOU CAN DO THIS! Just believe in yourself!
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And just to mix things up, it's Mixer Week!
We have lots of great mixers in stock, for all kinds of applications. From the Behringer Xenyx 502, an ultra-compact mixer with a great sound, to the Yamaha MGP16X, a premium mixing console which covers all applications from portable PA to fixed installation. We also have the Presonus AR8, which is an awesome 8 channel compact hybrid mixer, which has a recording function for rehearsals, live shows and studio recording. Lots more in stock, so come and have a look for yourself!
We have lots of great mixers in stock, for all kinds of applications. From the Behringer Xenyx 502, an ultra-compact mixer with a great sound, to the Yamaha MGP16X, a premium mixing console which covers all applications from portable PA to fixed installation. We also have the Presonus AR8, which is an awesome 8 channel compact hybrid mixer, which has a recording function for rehearsals, live shows and studio recording. Lots more in stock, so come and have a look for yourself!
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And it wouldn't be Friday without a Funny:
Keep practising, and we'll see you next week!
Keep practising, and we'll see you next week!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Friday, July 6, 2018
A Quarter of a Century of Music
What a crazy week it's been!
The Music Spot first opened it’s doors on 1st July 1993 when Andy and Marian followed their dream of owning and operating a Music Store. We started on a small 1st floor room above Toyworld with a focus on instrument sales and some tuition. From humble beginnings and with the support of our local community we moved to a larger ground floor store. Andy moved on at this point and Pete Butler became Marian’s new Business Partner. After 5 years, and steady growth it was decided that a larger floor plan was needed and we pushed all our stock up the car park to a larger store where we are currently located.
The Larger footprint made room for a more diverse stock range and allowed the inclusion of more iconic brands such as Fender, Ibanez, Maton, Yamaha, Tama, Pearl, Dw, etc. Pete eventually decided to move on and Marian became the sole creative force behind The Music Spot.
Thank you to all our loyal customers, some of whom have been with us from the beginning, The Music spot could never have grown to what it is today without you. Also a big thanks to all the staff who came have been a part of the Music Spot family, some with more than 10 years service. None of this would have been possible without you.
The Music Spot looks forward to changing lives through music.
It's a new month already, so this month we are celebrating all things Pro Audio, beginning with Speaker Week.
We have some great speakers in stock, like these Yamaha DXR models. The DXR12 Class D is a high powered loudspeaker that is great for all live sound applications. The Turbosound IX12 is an ultra lightweight model suitable for both portable and installed applications. The Behringer Eurolive B112D is a great all-rounder for portability and cool running for long sets. We also have the Fender Fighter series 10" two way powered speaker for all applications. All these and much more available in store, so come down and have a look at our speaker range today!
And we can't forget our Friday Funny:
Not saying a word!! See you next week!
In case you've been hiding under a rock, this week marks our 25th Birthday, and we've been celebrating with a huge sale that began last Saturday with a massive one day Doorbuster event. The festivities come to an end at 4pm tomorrow, so now would be a good time to come down and snap up a bargain!
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Of course, for this week's interest piece, we thought we should have a look back at the last 25 years of The Music Spot.
The Music Spot first opened it’s doors on 1st July 1993 when Andy and Marian followed their dream of owning and operating a Music Store. We started on a small 1st floor room above Toyworld with a focus on instrument sales and some tuition. From humble beginnings and with the support of our local community we moved to a larger ground floor store. Andy moved on at this point and Pete Butler became Marian’s new Business Partner. After 5 years, and steady growth it was decided that a larger floor plan was needed and we pushed all our stock up the car park to a larger store where we are currently located.
The Larger footprint made room for a more diverse stock range and allowed the inclusion of more iconic brands such as Fender, Ibanez, Maton, Yamaha, Tama, Pearl, Dw, etc. Pete eventually decided to move on and Marian became the sole creative force behind The Music Spot.
Thank you to all our loyal customers, some of whom have been with us from the beginning, The Music spot could never have grown to what it is today without you. Also a big thanks to all the staff who came have been a part of the Music Spot family, some with more than 10 years service. None of this would have been possible without you.
The Music Spot looks forward to changing lives through music.
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We have some great speakers in stock, like these Yamaha DXR models. The DXR12 Class D is a high powered loudspeaker that is great for all live sound applications. The Turbosound IX12 is an ultra lightweight model suitable for both portable and installed applications. The Behringer Eurolive B112D is a great all-rounder for portability and cool running for long sets. We also have the Fender Fighter series 10" two way powered speaker for all applications. All these and much more available in store, so come down and have a look at our speaker range today!
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And we can't forget our Friday Funny:
Not saying a word!! See you next week!
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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