When it comes to songwriting, I’m often asked if lyrics have to rhyme. After all, a big emphasis is usually made on how good your rhymes are, especially in the rap genre. The truth is however, no, your lyrics don’t have to rhyme. It’s perfectly possible to make a good song without any of your…
One thing I’ve found from talking to literally thousands of musicians during my time as a music adviser, is many find it hard to dedicate much time to music. Other things in life often ‘get in the way.’ Work, family, and other commitments are all things that need to be done, but can stop you…
I’m sure there aren’t many singers who would turn down chart positions and a full time living from their songs. That said, it’s not easy to get to this stage, and it can often take a while till you’re earning even a part time living from your music. Did you know though that you could…
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Hey guys, today I’m going to look at whether you should use a home recording studio or a professional studio when it comes to recording your songs. ‘Recording songs’ can come in many different forms though, so specifically I’ll be looking at which you should use in each of these situations: When recording vocals of…
So you’ve decided to set up your own site to promote your music. You’ve bought the hosting, installed WordPress (Both essential, learn how to do them both easily here), and are ready to start adding pages. But what web pages should you add to your musician website? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to look…
Want to know how to get models, dancers or extras for your next music video? Then this is the guide for you! Today we’ll look at some of the places you can get extras for your music video, regardless of your budget. While you will often get much better results if you have money to…
Hey guys, today I want to look at some of the business skills you need to learn and implement if you want to make it as a professional musician. It’s no good sitting back and waiting for a record label to come along and take care of that side of things for you; if you…
Today we’re going to look at how to make a mixtape. Just to be clear, I’m talking about mixtapes that rappers or other musicians make to showcase their talent, not the type of mixtapes non musicians make for their high school crush! 🙂 Regardless or what genre of music you make, a mixtape can be…
Reader Question: What are some questions to ask musicians during an interview? Answer: If you’re a music journalist or are going to be interviewing a musician for whatever reason, it’s important to ask the right questions. The right questions will make the musicians look good, as well as make for a better interview for your…
Want to know how to get beats for your next project? Then you’re in luck, as I’ve just made a video that will teach you just that. This video contains three top tips for finding backing tracks for your next project, whether it’s a single, album, mixtape, EP or LP. In the transcript below, I’ve…
This Competition Has Ended, Please Do Not Enter Hey guys, as I mentioned to my newsletter subscribers and Facebook friends a couple of days ago, I’m giving you the chance to have one of your tracks professionally mastered for FREE!! I’ve teamed up with Phat Mastering, an online mastering service who will take your track…
Question: What does LP stand for in music? Answer and Definition: LP stands for Long Playing. Other common definitions include Long Player and Long Play. Want to know what exactly a LP is and how they’re used in music? Then read on. What Is An LP Album? LP stands for Long Playing, and is another…
Instagram; One of those social networks you can no longer ignore. Yes it’s picture based, but there’s no doubt in my mind that it can be used to build up a stronger connection with your fans, and without much additional work on your part. It’s because of that I’ve created this guide: Instagram for musicians!…
Want to know what the top music schools are? Well look no further, as on this page I’ll be showing you just that. Before we go into the options though, let’s have a quick look at why joining a music business school can be helpful to your music career. Note: This guide has been updated,…