Setting up a recording studio has gotten a lot cheaper over the years. Today, you can get up and running with little more 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…
Having trouble writing something new? Does songwriting feel like a chore rather than a joy? Well we’re going to look 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…
Editor Note: Hi guys, today we’ve something a bit different. Cynthia Brando has kindly agreed to share her story with you, specifically looking 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…
Want to know how to trademark your music name? This is what I’m going to show you how to do today. Look below for a step by step guide to trademarking your name for musicians, as well as a look at the difference between trademarks and copyrights. This guide was written by myself, Richard Jefferson,…
Ok, serious question. Should you give up on Facebook? With all it’s changes and them consistently making the organic reach of Facebook fan pages less, is it still a good promotion tool for those in the music industry? This is what we’ll be looking at today in the first of this two part guide. It’s…
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…
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 looked 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…
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 share 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…
Today I’m going to look 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…
History has proven that one of the most effective platforms for launching and expanding your music career is touring. We’ve all heard the stories of artists taking on mammoth touring schedules to launch their latest release. So how do these artists survive? What is touring life actually like? And is it even possible to hit…