One of the hardest parts about practicing piano is that you must have a piano to practice on. Acoustic pianos are not portable, and even digital pianos are often bulky, heavy and expensive. While I was loing into this problem, I came across dozens of virtual, on pianos. These aren’t MIDI keyboards, they are typically […]
123 Song Ideas You Can Write Your Own Lyrics To [Free Prompts]
Have you ever sat down to write a song and had to face the dark abyss of writer’s block? It’s miserable and discouraging. Whether you write regularly or every once in a while, it is important to keep your writing muscles loose and ready to work. Writing prompts can help you push past writer’s block […]
How To Keep Your Fans Engaged So They Don’t Forget About You
Having a music career in the 21st century is all about finding a balance between acquiring and maintaining your fan base, and consistently creating new content. Of course, these things go hand in hand – if you’re constantly creating, you’re gaining new fans and keeping your current fans engaged. The problem is, artists are not […]
25 Record Labels In The UK & The Genres They Release
UK is home to many legendary record labels, some independent, some major and many somewhere in between. Many of these labels were born out of the DIY punk movement in the late 70s, and that DIY ethos continues to inform the attitudes of labels today. It can be hard to know where to lo when […]
How Much Does It Cost To Move A Piano? USA Estimates
Having an acoustic piano in your home is a treat. Having to move it is not. Throughout my childhood, I practiced on my grandmother’s 70-year-old upright piano – it didn’t stay in tune and some of the keys had chips in them, which would make my hand bleed. I still d playing it and whenever […]
What Age Should You Start Piano Lessons? A Parent’s Guide
Enrolling your children in piano lessons will give them the opportunity to develop a skill they will have for the rest of their lives. The gift of a musical education has the potential to enrich their lives for many decades to come, and it has the added benefit of developing discip, language skills, fine motor […]
How Much Does It Cost To Tune A Piano? [& Things To Consider]
Pianos are low-maintenance instruments. Once you get them into your space, you don’t have to do much to keep them in working order. A humidifier and the occasional tuning is about all that’s needed. Pianos have strings that run behind the piano (either vertically or horizontally depending on the piano) and like any string, the […]
10 Ways To Collaborate With Other Musicians
Collaborating with other musicians is one of the most powerful ways to propel your career. Independent artists face two major challenges: 1) being seen and heard by wider audience, and 2) constantly having to be in creative mode, writing and releasing new Collaborating with other artists can help with both of these challenges. A successful […]
What To Say Between Songs At A Gig; Top Banter & Crowd Interaction Tips
You’re playing a set. The crowd is into it – you know your songs forwards and backwards, the sound is great, you glance at your band mates and flash a satisfied smile. People start clapping as soon as the song ends, you let them finish, and… Oh god. The room goes quiet. Now what? Banter? […]
Trumpet Vs Cornet; What Is The Difference & Which To Get?
Whether playing brass instruments is in your family tradition or you’ve just picked up the hobby for fun or in band class, the trumpet is one of the most popular choices for brass players. As you do a little research on your brass instrument, you will discover that there are in fact two popular choices […]
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