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Tips For Avoiding Burnout As An Independent Musician, & My Personal Story
Are you feeling burnt out? Or, are you wondering what it looks like in real life? One thing I will say upfront is that burnout is real, and it can happen to anyone. With that in mind, it doesn’t ever need to reach a point where your health … [Continue reading]
How To Write A Country Song That’s Authentic (In 6 Steps)
There’s something about a great country song, isn’t there? I mean, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but those who love it love it to death. As with many other genres, topics often include love and heartbreak, fun and adventure, faith and … [Continue reading]
How To Become A Songwriter, From Beginner To Paid Songwriter
Writing songs is both an art and a big business. Artists around the world are making a go of it either playing and recording their own music or writing music for other artists. How do you become a songwriter? How do you make money as a … [Continue reading]
How Many Keys Are On A Piano? We Reveal All [Standard White & Black Keys Counted]
If you’re in the process of buying a piano or keyboard, you may be wondering what a full-size piano is. What’s the difference between a keyboard with 73 keys, and a full-size piano? In this quick guide, I’m going to take you through how many … [Continue reading]
Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000, $500, $300, $2000 & $200
So, you’re on the hunt for the perfect acoustic guitar. As you are surely aware, there are many to choose from at every price point. Plus, a cheaper guitar isn’t always significantly worse, and an expensive guitar isn’t always measurably … [Continue reading]
Song Structure For Beginners, How The Parts Of A Song Fit Together [Including Template & Examples]
Have you ever thought about how songs are structured? What makes a chorus feel like a chorus? What makes a good verse? Knowing how songs are traditionally structured will help your songwriting – whether you like to follow the structures or … [Continue reading]
How To Make Money Playing Guitar, 13 Ways
So, you’ve been gaining some experience as a guitar player. Maybe you’ve played hundreds of shows. Maybe you’ve contributed to dozens of recordings. Perhaps you’ve worked your way through a handful of Musicians Institute guitar books. It’s not … [Continue reading]
How To Teach Yourself Piano From Home, 5 Different Options
Learning piano is fun and rewarding, but it also takes a lot of dedication and practice. In my opinion, you need two things to learn piano: good instruction and consistent, quality practice time. You are in charge of practicing consistently and … [Continue reading]
6 Fingerpicking Patterns You NEED To Know As A Guitarist
This is just one man’s opinion, but I think every guitarist should learn how to fingerpick. Just learning the basics can give you access to new ways of approaching your guitar and your parts, which will also allow you to add more color to your … [Continue reading]
Keyboard Vs Piano Vs Digital Piano Vs Synthesizer – What Is The Difference?
When you’re just starting out on piano, you may be confused by the language. What’s the deal with digital pianos, keyboards, synths, stage pianos and so on? Well, I’m here to explain it to you. In this guide, we’ll cover some common types of … [Continue reading]
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