April 21, 2021 Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, so it’s no surprise that so many musicians also have a substance abuse issue.
Their environment, emotions, aspirations and drive for success make them more prone to addiction than the rest of the population.
Once they become dependent on drugs and alcohol, their unique lifestyle makes it very difficult to leave these substances behind.
September 2, 2020 Touring is a part of every musician’s life, planning shows and making fans across the country and around the world. When you’re spending that much time on the road, safety is essential to make sure that you’re reaching your destination safely. What do you need to do to stay safe while you’re on the road?
April 16, 2020 Advice, Music Gear, Safety tagged instruments, music equipment, music gear, safety March 20, 2020 You don’t have to be a celebrity to have stalkers. As an artist, especially if you’re a woman, putting yourself out there on stage or even behind the screen on social media, generates a lot of attention, making you a potential target of identity theft or a victim of stalking or harassment.
Advice, Online Content, Safety tagged Protect from stalkers, online safety February 3, 2020 Regular exercise can benefit everyone. As a musician, working out keeps you in shape for playing shows and touring. But, it can also help to boost your creativity and focus. It can also boost your self-confidence and improve your overall mental health. As a result, you can make better music and put on better shows.
Advice, Safety, Touring tagged health, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle January 15, 2020 Winter is officially here, but that doesn’t mean touring season stops. Maybe you’re not playing sweaty summer festivals at the moment, but there’s nothing quite like cozying up to a coffee shop or even playing a house concert for your next gig.
While touring in the winter can be fun, there are also some extra things to keep in mind that you might not have to think about during other seasons. Your safety, of course, should always be your number one priority.
Advice, DIY, Safety, Touring tagged being on tour, musicians living, on the road, safety November 14, 2019 An auto accident can result in a wide variety of injuries, and that includes damage to your vocal cords. While that type of injury can make everyday activities very difficult, it is especially hard if you are a vocalist. Vocal cord injuries are dangerous, but there are a few simple steps that you can take to speed up your recovery. Here are 4 tips for overcoming vocal cord injuries after an accident.
Advice, Safety tagged Vocal, physical health August 21, 2019 Life on the road sounds like a dream come true. For all of the romantic overtones, though, the cold, hard truth is traveling on a regular basis can be downright exhausting. That’s why it’s important to head out on tour with a plan in place.
There are many basic things you can do in order to keep yourself up and running — like sleeping well, eating healthy, and so on. However, sometimes a bit of focused self-care is required in order to truly thrive while cooped up in a vehicle and sleeping in strange places for days on end.
If you’re on the road (or soon will be) and are looking for some ways to help keep your health strong and your spirits up, look no further. Here are some tips and tricks to keep yourself in tip-top condition while on the road.
Advice, Going on Tour, Safety, Touring tagged lifestyle, self care, self improvement, touring July 1, 2019 It’s no secret that the music industry as a whole is largely dominated by men, which has led to problems for female artists looking to break out. In general, women comprise about 32% of the entire industry, from producers and distributors to artists and beyond. Because the music industry is essentially a man’s world, widespread systematic issues exist such as sexual assault, discrimination, and objectification.
Music Industry, Safety tagged artist safety, female artist, music industry 