March 30, 2021 If you really want to enjoy playing the guitar, try making it a more individualized experience. You can have a deeper connection to the instrument, the music you play and yourself. This can be exciting and calming at the same time. These tips can help you make it a more personal experience.
March 17, 2021 As a musician, there’s plenty of competition out there. Not only do you want your music to stand out, but also your music videos. Having engaging music videos helps promote your music and can even get you nominated for video awards.
So, how do you make a music video that will stand out against your competition? Consider adding an expensive car to your next music video.
Advice, Branding tagged Advice, Branding, music video March 8, 2021 For independent artists, the road to stardom is not always red-carpeted and bathed in the spotlight. Obstacles and challenges can unnerve even the most determined indie artist. However, knowing what you can do about these ten hard and awful truths about being an independent artist can ensure a smoother and more successful journey.
Advice, Artist Development, Indie tagged Advice, Career, Independent, indie artist February 17, 2021 Songwriting is a beautiful mode of self-expression. It’s a way of giving voice to unspoken thoughts and emotions.
There are so many ways to say the same thing. So many topics and ideas you can write about.
But how do you write better songs?
Improving as a songwriter will require that you put some effort into it. If that doesn’t scare you off, then here are some concrete ways to improve your songwriting this year.
Advice, Songwriting tagged Advice, composition, songwriting, writing February 11, 2021
Now that we’re almost a year into this thing, fans and artists have mostly grown accustomed to the idea of live streaming concerts. Possibly even too accustomed. While the familiar thrills of an in-person show may feel new and exciting every time, a live stream is (unsurprisingly) a little different. Viewers are less committed, and more prone to distraction when viewing from home. After taking in a few songs, their attention might start to wander, unless you give them a compelling reason to stay tuned in. Here we look at a few tips and tricks for mixing up your live stream shows, and keeping them interesting for your audience (and, honestly, for you).
Live Music, Streaming tagged Advice, Audience, Fans, live stream, performance February 5, 2021 While a return to the packed concert halls of yore still appears to be some ways off, a lot of fans and artists alike have grown tired of live streaming shows, yearn for the face to face experience, and are looking for an alternative way to safely enjoy music in person.
An overcrowded, poorly ventilated basement show might not fly, but with all the information we have gained about COVID-19 over the past year, there is more science available than ever on how to safely execute a live and in-person performance.
Here, we offer some tips on how to make the experience as safe as possible for both artists and fans.
Coronavirus, Live Music, Venue tagged Advice, COVID-19, live music, pandemic, safety January 12, 2021 If we continue on the current trajectory, musicians could be back on the road in short order. And, as you make plans to get back out there, don’t overlook practical considerations, such as the logistics of touring. For starters, to keep revenue up and expenses down, you’ll need a reliable vehicle that’s up to the task.
December 30, 2020 Music is one of the most fundamental human pursuits, an ancient art form and a modern fascination alike. It stands to reason, then, that many people find themselves entranced by what music can be and what it can do, and these people often want to attempt to become musicians themselves. Doing so will require a lot of hard work, but these tips can help you get started.
Advice tagged Advice, Amateur musician, practice, setup December 21, 2020 When I was a kid I took guitar lessons. In this short article I want to share a few tips that helped me.
December 11, 2020 While there have been some optimistic murmurings of live music returning in 2021, nothing is certain, and regardless of positive developments down the line, winter of 2020/21 seems certain to bring with it more of the social isolation we’ve become so familiar with. Fortunately for bands and artists, we already have an established creative outlet readymade for dealing with the challenges of isolations, challenges magnified by the darkest season of the year. When buckling up for a winter that may feel longer than most, consider taking on some of these musical projects.
December 3, 2020 When you review your audio files, you check for various qualities, including content, likability, and sound. The space you choose to listen to the recordings should be clutter-free, soundproof, comfortable seating, and free of distractions. The goal is to form an impression from your audios, look for tips to enhance the recordings, and find what works perfectly. Below are some tips to use when organizing your music room to review your audio recordings.
November 18, 2020 November 16, 2020 Musicians have been hit hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as several parts of the world are seeing a second surge of the virus, lockdowns and canceled shows don’t seem to be going away any time soon.
So, many musicians have had to find ways to perform while keeping themselves and others safe. One of the best ways to do that is to perform at home. While having small house shows (especially outside) is possible, if you want to reach your fans all over the world, utilizing technology is necessary.
Advice, Music Tech, Studio Technology tagged Advice, pandemic, space, studio, technology November 12, 2020