5 things to help you keep going as a musician

If you want to stay encouraged and motivated as a musician, I have five resources to share with you.

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Tips to make the most of your piano practice time

No matter how much time you spend practicing, you want to make sure that every minute of it counts toward furthering your ability to play the songs you’re learning, and your overall skill on the piano.  
It’s better to put in half an hour of very productive practice than an hour of unstructured meandering. Here are some tips to get as much out of your practice time as possible.

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How to get an expensive car for your music video

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.

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10 Hard & Awful Truths About Being an Independent Artist (And What You Can Do About It)

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.

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How to Earn More Cash to Support Your Growing Band

When your band is growing and seemingly on the cusp of a major breakout, it’s easy to forget about financial necessities. After all, record deals and sold out venues seem to be just around the corner. It’s important to remember, however, that you will still have to spend more money before the major profits come through. Touring, buying better equipment, and recording music all involve some serious expenses. With that in mind, you should be thinking about how to raise some funds while your band is in the process of taking off. Here are four ways to make some money for your growing band.

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Searching for Your Band's First Gig? How to Prepare for Your Performance

There’s little that’s as exciting as preparing for your band’s first gig. You’ve likely spent years awaiting this moment, improving your skills while writing songs, and compiling bandmates. If you’re starting to look at booking some venues, then the big payoff is almost here. Before you get out in front of the audience, however, you’ll want to make sure you’re properly prepared. Here’s what you should keep in mind while getting ready for your first gig.

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4 Must-Haves When You're Trying to Improve Your Garage Band

Taking a garage band from its first rehearsals to successful live performances is a process that takes lots of time and effort. In addition to sheer sweat, though, it also helps to have the right equipment on hand. Here are four must-have items that will help you take your garage band to the next level.

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Tips for Performing at a Concert

Whether you’re a classical pianist or part of a rock band, you probably perform in concerts regularly. You should know and use some of these tips for your next performance.

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4 Legal Protections for Your Band and Your Music Every Group Needs

The need for legal protection is much more critical in this technological age characterized by piracy. The good thing is that the law protects you to ensure that no one uses creativity illegally. If you and your friends want to start a band, you need to know your right and place in the constitution. Here is some legal protection that you need.

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8 Ways To Improve Your Songwriting This Year

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.

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6 Iconic And Fun Dance Moves For Everyone To Learn

Dancing is an expression of creativity and a way to interact socially with others. However, it can also be a source of anxiety for people who feel awkward or self-conscious. While dancing often looks spontaneous, it may involve choreography, which is developing and learning dance steps ahead of time. If you go to parties or night clubs and see people moving and grooving out on the floor, they usually aren’t doing strictly choreographed routines. In many cases, however, they are spontaneously making use of choreographed steps that they learned elsewhere.

If you’ve never had the opportunity to learn any dance steps, it’s no wonder that you feel uncomfortable when the music strikes up. Fortunately, there are well-known moves that you can learn on your own and then break out at your next social gathering. The following start with the simple and then move up to the more complex.

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Discerning Your Niche

Discovering your niche will be one of the most empowering moments of your career. Whether you are an artist, a producer, or any creative, the amount to which you develop your own creative voice will greatly impact your path towards success. Our niche makes us easily identifiable and marketable. The better we define it, the more we will open our connection to our fans and clients.

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How To Prepare For Your First Rock Concert

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to attend a live rock concert, you know the rush you get when you enter the arena. Rowdy crowds fill the seats with excitement. Adrenaline surges when the lights dim, and anticipation builds as the band takes the stage. From that moment, the loud music and bright lights create an atmosphere so powerful and energetic that even non-rock music lovers will appreciate. That said, if you’re a first-time concert goer, there are a few details to arrange before the date arrives. Make the most of your time at the show by going into the venue ready and well-prepared.

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How To Reach More Music Lovers Via Your Website

As a new artist, you have a task to ensure that your music reaches as many people as possible. You have a job to ensure that you have loyal followers who listen to your content as soon as it’s released. Music is released daily across all genres, thus creating a competitive market. Most people spend more time online, creating a platform to gain more fans. There are many ways to achieve this.

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