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.
January 3, 2021 Sometimes it’s hard for an independent singer-songwriter to change gears from creation to promotion and figure out where to start promoting their new release, some of these examples may be obvious but I hope they help! Here are some ways I’ve been promoting my new EP “Life Gets Strange”.
Advice, Marketing, Promotion tagged Independent, Marketing, promotion, songwriting 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 21, 2020 What is the source of inspiration? Creators of all types struggle with this question and yearn to find their muse.
Advice, Songwriting tagged Creativity, songwriting December 14, 2020 When it comes to making a wedding special, a DJ is a big part of it. While you likely have lots of experience under your belt, you still may get a little nervous when the big day rolls around. Here are four things you can do to properly prepare yourself for your next wedding music gig.
Advice, Live Music tagged Live, gig, performance, wedding 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 9, 2020 Planning a successful music festival with the correct steps can make the event fun and worthwhile for everyone. When it comes time to planning a festival, we all do what we can to make sure it will stay memorable and successful. Here are several tips on how you can plan a successful song festival without any stress.
Advice, Festivals tagged entertainment, festival season, music festivals 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.
December 3, 2020 Musical instruments and equipment are expensive. In an ideal world, you could keep them in a controlled environment like your home or a studio and only take them out when you need them. Unfortunately, most musicians don’t live like that, so you’ll often find yourself trying to keep your equipment dry in the pouring rain as you move in and out of gig venues. What can you do to protect your instruments from water damage?
Advice, Music Gear tagged gear, instruments, keeping gear safe, music equipment, safe December 1, 2020 SEO is the process of making your content visible and appealing to search engines such as Google. The acronym stands for “Search Engine Optimisation” and it is exactly that. SEO is an art of optimising your content so that it will rank high on search results and bring you in organic traffic, which is traffic you don’t have to pay for!
November 19, 2020 The key to wielding magic with your website or app is to create an unforgettable experience. Wondering how to do that? The word is human-centered design.
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 