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Your performance piece is important, but don’t forget about other things they’ll probably test you on. When I auditioned for my BMus the performance piece was actually a pretty small part of the audition process. They were more concerned with my harmony and theory knowledge. There was a sight-reading test, an aural exam, and a written theory test. Playing wise they asked me to play two octave scales - I think they asked for modes too - definitely four note arpeggios. They were listening for how cleanly everything was executed, so if you play a five or six string make sure your muting is good. Just try and stay relaxed, and good luck with the audition.

I’m picking up a really lovely looking DB from London on Tuesday. It will probably need new strings, whatever’s on it were on when the guy bought it ten years ago. I’m going to have it setup too. Does anyone have any recommendations as to where to take it please? I’m just outside Birmingham. Thanks.

A guitar.

I tend to buy releases by these: Steven Wilson Michael Manring Mogwai Radiohead/Thom Yorke/Jonny Greenwood John Patitucci

I have to admit, with the exception of Weller, I haven’t heard of any of the other artists mentioned. I’m not sure if that’s down to my listening habits - I thought I had quite eclectic tastes - or my age, or what.

Congratulations. I hope it goes well for you.

That was me three weeks ago. I was in the shop talking to Mark, I suddenly realised I’d left my mom sitting outside in the car!

That had been my plan once I finished my PhD. Hope it goes well for you.

Here's an interesting article discussing the pros and cons of risking doing it without the correct paperwork. https://www.carryontouring.uk/blogs/carry-on-touring-real-people-real-lives-real-jobs/risking-it-not-on-option-we-need-solutions?fbclid=IwAR0vezKCASQiQuSX_HEPTaQzalt2XVxKjQELWkwqj4VekoQERS2XRHcY4J4

Bass Direct.

I've done some solo live-stream gigs. I have my first post-Covid with a band gig in a couple of weeks. I'm playing with a jazz band at a private event. We need to arrive an hour early and undergo a Covid test first.

It looks like new VAT rules are being introduced from July, on goods entering the EU from elsewhere.

I've been buying from them since before Mark opened his physical shop. I've only ever had good service from them.