In this article I’m going to review the Smart Music Business website and courses; what is it all about? Smart Music Business is an online education platform by Christian musician Chris Greenwood. Through various products he coaches you on various aspects of the music business. Focuses include Facebook ads, funnels, Spotify and more. What Is…
One of the first things newbie guitarists tend to work on is chords. For some, it will take a while to be able to play chords. Others pick up the skill relatively quickly. But as you’re working your way through various chords, you might stumble upon a few that look a little strange. Bm is…
Roll up pianos are designed to be rolled up and put in a suitcase or box for traveling. Piano has always been one of the most difficult instruments to travel with (you can’t just wear them on you back like a guitar) and roll up pianos are designed to solve this problem. Unfortunately, roll up…
If you plan to carry your instrument from lesson studio to home, gig to studio, or even from one city to another, you need a case. So, as an alto sax player, you need a case too. The good news? There are a ton of options to choose from. The bad news? It’s hard to…
When it comes to music streaming platforms, Spotify is the reigning champion. No wonder musicians and listeners alike are flocking to it. But you may have noticed that just getting your music on Spotify doesn’t build your streams and monthly listeners. So, let’s look at how to grow our Spotify following. First, let’s consider whether…
Making a music video is something every indie artist should attempt at some point in their career. Whether you want to make the video in a DIY fashion or on a low budget, or spend some coin hiring professionals, making a music video is a fun project that complements your music and marketing. Music videos…
So I took out my wallet and joined the Fanbase University by Chris Greenwood for a month, and in this post I’m going to review what I genuinely thought about it. Do I feel it could help your music career? Or is it more hype then help? If you didn’t know, Fanbase University is a…
Interested in learning how to strum the guitar? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, we’ll cover how to strum the guitar, and even give you a few patterns you can work on to improve your technique and comfort level. So, let’s get to it! Is Strumming Hard? In my experience…
The internet has vast resources for those learning to play music. Students can learn from YouTube, a variety of online courses, and virtual lessons. While all this is helpful, many students still want to learn to read music and be able to play from sheet music. The internet can help with this too! In this…
If you’re on the lookout for a new flexatone you’re in luck. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the best flexatones on the market today – our top recommendations are listed last! Let’s get into it. Best Flexatone Overall – Latin Percussion’s LP1-8 Deluxe Flexatone The LP1-8 Deluxe Flexatone is one of the best rated…
Music and art are hard to classify. Does music have to conform to a set of expectations or criteria? Are whale songs music? What about trees rustling and cars driving by an open window? In many ways, music is in the ear of the beholder. Academics and researchers, however, have spent a lot of time…
Have you ever had the frustrating experience of hearing a song you love but not knowing the name of the song or who sang it? Or how about getting a song stuck in your head but not being able to remember what song it was or where you heard it? These experiences are universal enough…
Pianos come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common – they are heavy. If you’re thinking about moving a piano, you’d better know how much it weighs. And in this guide, we’ll tell you. First off, if you know the exact model of your piano, you can look up the…
Maintaining a piano in good condition is not complicated. Keep the piano on an inside wall to prevent temperature changes and don’t move it often. Once or twice a year, have a piano tuner do some maintenance and tune the instrument, and you should be all set. But problems do occur. Most commonly, you’ll sit…
It is never too late to start practicing with a metronome. If you are like me, your piano teacher was constantly reminding you to practice with a metronome, even if it is hard. Timing is so important and the earlier you start working on it, the better off you will be. Unfortunately for all those…