So, you’ve decided to learn how to strum a few chords, pick a few lines, shred a couple solos. Nice. Welcome to the club. Learning guitar is satisfying and enjoyable at any age. Playing guitar casually is my primary way to relax and de-stress. I just sit around and play chords. It’s amazing. Sometimes a…
There are a lot of good reasons to start a record label, whether you’re an artist or a music entrepreneur. You can increase your credibility inside and outside of the music industry. You can tap into more revenue sources, especially as an artist. You can begin to build a recognizable and influential brand. And, the…
If you know you’re going to be touring, it’s quite likely that you’ll be interested in taking care of your gear. Pelican cases are waterproof, well-padded, heavy duty cases that are used for a variety of applications, whether it’s for storing tools, firearms, cameras and electronics, telescopes, or other breakables and vulnerable equipment. But what…
Playing shows is fun, but they are much more fun when you have someone to play to. When you start playing shows, there’s a good chance you’ll play at least a few with low attendance. It’s good to get used to this. As you build a local following, and decide to play in other cities,…
You want to learn how to play guitar. As a professional guitar teacher of many years, I can help you free here today. Forget expensive guitar lessons, simply read and follow the below and you’ll have all the beginner steps you need! You’ll even be able to start playing songs by the end. 😀 So…
Whether you’re just starting out on guitar or have been playing for a while but need a little guidance, tabs are quite handy. Tabs lay out what frets you should be playing by showing you the fret number on the corresponding string. They are an easy way to learn songs on the guitar. The problem…
When you think “music”, cities like Nashville, Austin, New Orleans and Chicago are likely to come to mind. But Los Angels isn’t too far behind. There’s always lots going on in the City of Angels, whether it’s models, actors, screenwriters or even musicians looking for their big break. And, as you can imagine, there isn’t…
You want to be able to practice the drums at home. The only problem is that drums are typically too loud. You could easily end up disturbing roommates, family members and even your neighbors while practicing. If you cause too much ruckus, you could even end up with the cops at your door. Fortunately, electronic…
You’ve created some music that you are proud of, and you want to share it; how do you go about putting it out into the world? These days, it’s more complicated than ever. You’ve got a lot to stay on top of. There’s blogs, Spotify playlists, local media, and physical publicity. That’s a lot, though…
Progressing as a singer can take time. While it comes quite naturally to some, many pros, like John Mayer, report having to work incredibly hard on their voice to get it to where they want it to be. The key is to enjoy the process. You are far less likely to give up on yourself…
Playing shows is rewarding and fun no matter where you are in your career. The moment you have 40 minutes of material, you can play a set. If this is something that interests you, you need to go and book a show. So many artists get stuck here – they don’t know how to go…
If you’re looking to extend the use of your violin, you may want to consider finding a pickup for it. With the use of a pickup, you can amplify the sound of your violin on stage and in the recording studio. Sometimes, the producer or engineer will insist that you have microphones on your instrument…
The world of music marketing changes fast. What worked in 2017 did not necessarily work in 2018 and it probably won’t work in 2022 or beyond. Already this year, there have been changes. Spotify allows artists to submit their songs to playlists themselves. Facebook’s way of managing ads is ever-changing. Finding ways to connect with…
It’s never been easier to be a rapper. Don’t get me wrong. Writing great lyrics and getting good at rapping will take time. But there’s so much technology out there that makes it easy for you to come up with lyrical ideas, find beats to rap over, make your own beats on the fly and…
It’s so cliché that I hate to say it, but being in a band is like being in a long-term relationship. You work on something consistently over time, you have a shared vision that you work towards, you see a lot of each other, you deal with setbacks and difficulties, and share some beautiful moments….