Setting up a recording studio has gotten a lot cheaper over the years. Today, you can get up and running with little than a good quality microphone, a mic cable, an input/output device, a laptop, and a free or inexpensive Digital Audio Workstation program. This means that, if you’re on a budget, you can […]
How To Get Rid Of Writer’s Block For Songwriters
Having trouble writing something new? Does songwriting feel like a chore rather than a joy? Well we’re going to lo at how to get rid of writers block. If you’re finding it hard to write, there probably isn’t anything wrong with you. However, it is entirely possible that your motivation has changed. It could be […]
How To Break Through The Deeper Aspects Of Stage Fright With Cynthia Brando
Editor Note: Hi guys, today we’ve something a bit different. Cynthia Brando has kindly agreed to her story with you, specifically loing at why she feels she got stage fright, and some of the things she did to better manage that as a performing musician. It’s our hope that if you also suffer with […]
How To Trademark A Music Artist Name, A Step By Step Guide For Musicians
Want to know how to trademark your music name? This is what I’m going to show you how to do today. Lo below for a step by step guide to trademarking your name for musicians, as well as a lo at the difference between trademarks and copyrights. This guide was written by myself, Richard Jefferson, […]
Should You Give Up On Facebook? The Truth Revealed (Part 1)
Ok, serious question. Should you give up on ? With all it’s changes and them consistently making the organic reach of fan pages less, is it still a good promotion tool for those in the music industry? This is what we’ll be loing at today in the first of this two part guide. It’s […]
Experiment, A Pro Studio Vs Home Studio Recording Comparison With Chad Grooms
Hi, my name is Chad Grooms. I’ve been a part of the midwest music industry for over 18 years. Recently I began a music production web show called Jamnatomy, which you can check out at my website: http://www.chadgrooms.com/jamnatomy. But enough about me, let’s get started. Question: Can you really create pro-level recordings at home, and […]
Planning An Album Release Party; Ideas And Free Checklist
Album release parties, also know as album drop parties, are pivotal for any musician in any genre at any stage in their career. These gatherings announce that a record is going live, celebrating the culmination of an artist’s hard work. They’re also important for album promotion, the building of your reputation, and network development. So […]
Home Studio Pros And Cons, Should You Build A Recording Studio?
So, it’s been about a week since I finished off my home studio build and I’ve finally had a little down time to gather my thoughts on the whole concept. I’ve previously loed at dos and don’ts of building a home studio, but here’s a list of pros and cons. If you’ve even wondered if […]
The Dos And Don’ts Of Building Your Own Recording Studio
Hi guys, Sean here (not Shaun Letang). Recently I went through the process of building a semi professional recoding studio and learned a lot along the way. I thought I’d with you some of the lessons I learnt. Most things went well, but there are a few things I’d do different next time. It’s […]
10 Things Musicians Should NEVER Do When Performing On Stage
Today I’m going to lo at 10 things you should never do when you’ve got your gig and are going on stage. These are based on what I’ve personally seen do and don’t work when gigging, so you may find there are a few which don’t fully apply to you. That said, I suggest you […]
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