3 Unique Online Music Production Resources

Living in the heart of a music mecca like New York, Nashville, Austin, LA, Seattle etc., no doubt has its advantages when you’re trying to get your music career moving. You’re in the thick of it, and there’s no shortage of talent, resources or inspiration to draw from. Up until about 2010, if you wanted a career in music, you basically had no choice but to move to a big city. But so much has changed over the last several years, and that’s not necessarily the case anymore. In fact, more and more musicians, artists and creatives are leaving the high rent of the big city behind to find a better quality of life in more rural locations. Here are a few unique resources to help kickstart your music career when you’re not living in the heart of a buzzing music scene. 

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3 Creative Ways DIY Musicians Use Online Session Talent On AirGigs.com

Creative entrepreneurs and DIY musicians think in very similar ways. Those that succeed today are alchemists in the truest sense of the word. They have a knack for working with a limited set of resources and a keen ability to wear a multitude of hats. In the entrepreneurial world, delegating tasks and effectively managing talent is a given, but so too is it for anyone leading a band, self-producing an album or creating commercial music. As musicians, we often don’t see ourselves as managers, directors and producers, but in today’s music industry we need to be effective in each of these roles. Becoming comfortable managing and working with online session talent opens up new opportunities for serious musicians who want to go to the next level with their performances and recordings. Here are 3 creative ways DIY musicians use online session talent on AirGigs.com

Musical Direction 

 If you’re preparing for an upcoming showcase, or a live gig with new players, you need to be skilled at giving musical direction. There’s nothing more frustrating than going into a big gig hoping to capture a certain energy, sound or vibe, only to have it completely miss the mark.

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