by Tan Yew Wei on December 14, 2009
Art is something which confounds our senses. Science appeals to our propensity towards the measurable. Hence, art occurs when so many simultaneous variables work together to present a package that stimulates our senses in a way that just makes us say, “Holy Shit that was amazing!” The key lies both in the inspiration and the [...]
by Tan Yew Wei on November 20, 2009
Now, I hate over-analysing the costs that I would spend on my guitar hobby. But jumping into the pursuit without some ballpark idea of how much you should be spending is an equally tragic mistake. In this post, I attempt to dissect the potential cost of playing the guitar. This is important for anybody who [...]
by Tan Yew Wei on October 31, 2009
This is just a little post, but I thought I’d make the point. Playing Live is not the same as playing at home. In fact, playing for any sort of audience is not the same as your regular practice, even if it in front of video camera. The reason this is the case is because [...]
by Tan Yew Wei on August 5, 2009
When i was young, i was the atypical shy kid. Throughout my childhood i would not spontaneously partake in activities. I resented group work in class, often having to be coaxed by my teachers. That was the past. Now i’m a drug dealer who’s addicted to my own drug. The drug – is Self Confidence. [...]