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There are many approaches to songwriting these days. Some musicians like to crank out as many tunes as they possibly can to create more opportunities for themselves. Others like to take their time and put out quality music every time they … [Continue reading]
As I’m sure you know, if you hang out with anyone long enough, you’ll eventually get into some sort of disagreement with them. This problem is sometimes exacerbated tenfold when you’re in a band with them. Something about the intense shared … [Continue reading]
If you feel like a 360 deal is the logical next step for your career, you probably aren’t alone in thinking that. It turned out to be a great career move for some bands like Paramore. So, if you know it’s something you want to do, how do you go … [Continue reading]
Ideally, you’ll end up playing a lot of live shows. The more shows you play, the more you get in front of an audience, the better you'll get at your craft, and the more people will hear your music. The amount of shows you’re playing is often a … [Continue reading]
Some bassists like to keep things simple. They maintain a pure and clear tone, direct from their amp. But many other bassists won’t be able to resist the allure of cool sounding effects units that enhance the sound of some of their songs at just … [Continue reading]
Artists are offered a variety of deals and opportunities every single day. Unfortunately, there are plenty of legitimate looking businesses that simply prey on artists and their desire to become ultra-successful. Plus, email spam is commonplace in … [Continue reading]
If you want to mix and master music in your studio, you’re going to need the right gear. A pair of quality studio headphones can make your job much easier. You will likely need proper studio monitors too, but headphones also play an important part … [Continue reading]
Loop pedals are cool. They allow you to build backing tracks for yourself to solo over, or even harmonize with yourself without the need for backing vocalists. Artists like Riley Armstrong, Jacob Moon, Andrew Bird, and many others popularized … [Continue reading]
Playing music is without a doubt the best job in the world. If you can make it work financially, you’ll be free to do pretty much whatever you want, whenever you want, and play music every day. Those of us who can do this are among the luckiest … [Continue reading]
Marketing isn’t necessarily easy. But anyone who says it isn’t fun is lying to you. You get to experiment, apply your creativity, and gain more exposure for your art. Seriously, what could be more fun? Though there are many ways to promote your … [Continue reading]
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