Due to the coronavirus crisis, millions around the world are suddenly out of work, and artists feel the pain of this unexpected loss of income as hard as anyone else. In fact, if you’re a working musician or artist, you’re probably feeling a … [Continue reading]
When you go to see a show, all you see is musicians doing what they love to do: play their music for you. What you don’t see is all the work required to get there. Most musicians must work hard at cultivating a set of skills and qualities that allow … [Continue reading]
Many of those entering their 30s, 40s, 50s and even 60s will look ahead and wonder whether it’s still worth pursuing their passion, even if it’s something they’ve never attempted in their life. Young people are generally preoccupied with getting … [Continue reading]
Pianists have been populating concert halls, churches, bars, hotel lobbies and other performance venues for decades. If you’ve seen a pianist performing, and thought to yourself, “I could do that, I wonder how much it pays…” you are in luck. In this … [Continue reading]
The reason so many artists have extreme reactions to the idea of collaboration is because they’ve either experienced incredible highs or ridiculous lows in working with others. There are plenty of shades of grey in between, of course, and we can’t … [Continue reading]
So, you’re a professional musician. As many a musician has pointed out, that can mean different things to different people. It could mean that you’re getting paid for your services. It could mean that you make a full-time living on your … [Continue reading]
For a variety of reasons, you may find the need to ship a guitar. If you’re a supplier, then you’re probably going to be shipping all the time. If you’re a retailer, again, with online sales increasing, there’s a good chance you’re going to be … [Continue reading]
There are many components to a drum kit. You could have your snare, toms, kick and even cymbals all in tow, but you still need hardware to prop it all up. Most drummers like to put their snare on its own snare stand and considering the role it … [Continue reading]
Rain has been one of my favorite things, ever since I was child. In that sense, I might be the odd one out. Most people like "nice" weather, which generally means sunny. The term “rain”, in music, is often used to describe difficult times, whether … [Continue reading]
Looking for a bass clarinet? You’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll look at seven of the best bass clarinets for students, intermediates and professionals. If you’re ready to dig in, let’s get right to it. Best Bass Clarinets … [Continue reading]