Tag Archives: Music

Album of the Month – The Godz by The Godz

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Just Chuck

I covered The Godz debut album a couple of years ago on this blog. Since that time, I’ve launched a YouTube channel called Retirement Ain’t Easy, and on the channel I have been presenting Album of the Month through videos. … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music With EZKeys 2 Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Just Chuck

To follow this post, you should view Part 1 HERE. Then come back to this post. In this post I continue using a trial version of Toontrack‘s EZKeys 2 to create a song. This is Part 2. I build up … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music With EZKeys 2

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Just Chuck

If you follow me regularly you know that I make music. I’m currently working on 4-5 songs for my next release. Recently, I ran across a video on YouTube where the person was using an application called EZKeys 2. Now … Continue reading →

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Album of the Month – Captain Fantastic by Elton John

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Just Chuck

Growing up I was exposed to music very early in my life as my mom and most of her sisters and brothers played an instrument. My Mom and Aunts played piano, my Uncles played guitar. So when we visited my … Continue reading →

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5 Guitar Riffs That Impacted My Young Guitar Life

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Just Chuck

Today’s post highlights a video I posted on my YouTube channel – Retirement Ain’t Easy. In this video I highlight 5 guitar riffs, or licks, that had an impact on my initial guitar journey. I start with the first riff … Continue reading →

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I’m Not a Drummer, But I can Drum

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Just Chuck

I’m not a drummer. I’m a guitarist by day. However, over the years I’ve dabbled. Growing up, I wanted to be a Drummer. I wanted to be Micky Dolenz of the Monkees or Bingo from the Banana Splits. Then I … Continue reading →

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Album of the Month – Powerhouse by American Tears

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Just Chuck

If you’ve followed this blog for any length of time you know that I do this Album/Vinyl of the Month Series. Once a month I choose an album from my collection and talk about when I bought it, where I … Continue reading →

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2025 New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Just Chuck

Once again it’s time to put forth my resolutions or goals for 2025. I’m a bit late this year but better late than never. As a former Project Manager, I find that setting goals is essential for my self worth … Continue reading →

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10 Albums From My High School Graduation Year-1979

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Just Chuck

A month or so ago I saw a YouTube post from a Mike at Hubtunes who posted a few videos with the theme called Rock & Roll High School – 5 Records From My High School Years.  I liked the … Continue reading →

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My Music Results for 2024

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Just Chuck

In 2024 I released four songs to the public. I am, for better or worse, a music artist with an EP released. I am a BMI songwriter.  My songs are registered through BMI.  I distribute my music through Distrokid. This … Continue reading →

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