If you find yourself performing to bigger and bigger crowds as a singer, chances are, you’re starting to have some trouble hearing yourself on stage. Floor monitors are helpful in a variety of venues and contexts, but sometimes you need a little more. That’s where in-ear monitors come in. In-ear monitors are also a must-have…
A record contract represents the Holy Grail for many musicians. But even if you know what you want, it doesn’t mean you know how to get it, or for that matter, sign it. If you are presented with a record contract, best practice is to review the terms before signing, oftentimes with the help of…
High school is a great time to start a band. You have lots of potential band mates around you all the time. You have free time to spend doing what you want, and hopefully you don’t have too many responsibilities at home that take you away from your passion. The hard part is always taking…
So you’ve stumbled across flowkey and like what you see, but you’re wondering if the premium account is worth it and how it stacks up to the other piano learning apps. Can it really help improve your piano skills? Well in this article I’ll help you decide all of these and much more; I really…
Seemingly, during every presidency, there is a war. Sometimes it’s a war on terror. Or a war on drugs. Or a Cold War. Wars have played out in a variety of ways though the centuries and even millennia. They have inspired musicians to pick up their instruments and protest. To write about what they were…
In 1967, Bernie Taupin answered an ad placed in NME by Liberty Records calling for talent. Elton John (then Reg Dwight) answered that same ad. After auditioning, Elton John was given a pack of lyrics that had been sent to the label, and so began the writing relationship between Elton John and Bernie Taupin that…
So, you’re thinking about setting up your own guitar. Or maybe you’re even looking at becoming a professional guitar tech/luthier. One thing you’ll certainly want to learn is how to adjust string height. This can be a little complicated and difficult to pin down, especially if you don’t have access to the right tools. One…
The number one factor affecting your ability to play your guitar is action. Action refers to the height of the strings relative to the fretboard (or frets) as well as their overall tension. But just because it’s easier to play on a guitar that has low action, doesn’t mean low action is preferred by all…
Want to score some serious brownie points with your girlfriend or wife? Want to tell her just how amazing she is? Would you like to surprise her and let her know how much you care, out of the blue? Sometimes love is best communicated in a song. In this guide, you will find many of…
Professional headshots are necessary in many careers – musicians are no exception. If you have been to music school and are surrounded by aspiring professional musicians, you will be pressured into getting a headshot done. In general, getting headshots done is a good idea. In this guide, we will cover whether to get headshots taken,…
Looking for some podcast statistics to help with your research? Want to know the size of the podcasting market? Or how many people listen to podcasts? These are just a few of the many facts and stats I’ve collected for you. I hope it helps with your research, be sure to attribute this article where…
Writing a song can take time. Learning a song can also take a while. And oftentimes, songwriters will write a song only to have to later bring it to their band, who must go through the learning process themselves. If only there was a tool that made the process of songwriting and experimentation easier, made…
Looking to improve your piano skills without forking out hundreds on a keyboard or thousands on a piano? Then a piano learning app may be the best solution. But which is the best piano learning app on the market? The one that best combines ease of use with the ability to help you become the…
Know it or not, if you’ve got a guitar, and you play it often, you should be changing your strings periodically. Given time, your guitar strings will lose their liveliness and tone, begin to fall out of tune, cause intonation issues, and even break. Yes, guitar strings do break. And when they do, it doesn’t…
These days, there is no magic number of band members or magic combination of instruments that makes up a successful band. There are bands that make it work with just two people and bands that make a success out of touring with entire ensembles and diverse orchestration. It comes down to what you require to…