As your musical career progresses, you will work with different people in the music industry in various roles. Many artists end up working with managers, booking agents in different territories, record labels in different territories, publishing companies, and publicists. These business arrangements can be set up in different ways – agents and publicists don’t usually…
You know a good song when you hear one. A good song can send a chill down your spine. It can immediately get your head bouncing. A good song can have you singing the words by the second chorus. A good song makes you want to spin the track again. As a songwriter, your ears…
Mouthpieces are a huge part of your tenor sax tone. A beginning player will be frustrated by the screeches and scratches that a cheap mouthpiece will produce. The combination of cheap mouthpieces and a beginner’s technique will inevitably produce a poor sound. Getting a good saxophone mouthpiece will help you achieve the sounds you hear…
Songwriting contests are a great way to extend the potential life of your song, give it a chance to be heard, and get feedback on the song. If you place in one of the top spots you’ll win cash, and often performance and industry opportunities as well. Winning or placing in a songwriting competition is…
Hi there, this article contains my New Artists Model review. If you’re looking at their courses and are wondering if they’re suitable for your needs, be sure to read this article in full. New Artist Model is a website that contains training for musicians. Taught by Dave Kusek, the former CEO of Berklee Online, they…
This is a hands-on review of the Online Musician 3.0 course – yes, myself and my team have gone through the videos! In this review I aim to give you an idea of what you can find in this course, and help you decide if it can actually help your music career. As they mention,…
Buying a used piano is a good move for most prospective piano owners. Pianos tend to have long shelf lives, especially if they are properly maintained and cared for. Pianos are expensive instruments and moving them around is not easy. You want to be sure you’re buying a good instrument before you shell out cash…
While the saxophone reed is just a small part of the saxophone, it has huge effect on the sound. Every player knows that when you have a reed that feels just right your tone and playing get better. Choosing the right reed for your saxophone, skill level, and playing style is essential. Players will go…
Looking for online singing lessons that’ll help improve your voice? Well my review of the 30 Day Singer training (I’ve secured you a 14 day free trial) will help you decide if it’s the right option for you. For those in a rush though, what do I think of these lessons? 30 Day Singer contains…
Hey there, today we’re going to review the Omari MC Promotion services. Is it any good? Can they help you gain more fans for your music? We’re going to answer this and more. In summary though, Omari MC Promotion is a great option if you want someone to promote your music on Spotify, Youtube, Facebook…
The popularity of shopping for used gear online has turned many regular musicians and hobbyists into knowledgeable gear shippers. If you’re new to selling gear online, shipping gear is definitely nerve-wracking. Guitars are strange instruments to ship, due to their odd size, potentially fragile build, and the strings. However, it is totally possible to ship…
In this hands on review, we’re going to be looking at Leah McHenry’s Savvy Musician Academy. The Savvy Musician Academy is a platform by Leah McHenry that provides premium music business education for musicians wanting to go pro. They do this via their various courses, such as The Online Musician 3.0, Spotify For Musicians, Superfan…
In this article I’ll be giving you a Musical U review, a membership alternative to the highly effective Train Your Ears software, and asking: can this membership site really help you increase your musicality? In short, Musical U is a membership containing video lessons, tests, and a busy community. It’s run by Christopher Sutton and…
Songwriting is a skill that can be improved. Like any other skill, there are techniques to learn, skills to develop, talents to hone. But unlike many other musical skills, songwriting suffers from a lack of obvious resources. Because songwriting is so personal, people tend to be unwilling to accept the idea of ‘practising’ songwriting or…
Owning a piano is a privilege and a treat, whether you spent a pretty penny on a new piano, bought a nice used one, or acquired one through family or friends, they are beautiful instruments that deserve your care. Learning to clean a piano properly will improve the durability of the instrument and keep it…