The time has come. You have nearly finished your college career and are ready to look for a job in the music industry, but where do you start?
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The Best Guitar Songs of All Time
Guitars are the backbone of music, and this list of the best guitar songs from TakeLessons highlights some of the most popular and influential songs that have helped shape modern generations, even though they’re decades old.
Top 7 Habits of Healthy Musicians
Research shows that around half of all professional musicians worldwide, at some point in their careers, endure music-related injuries that permanently sideline them.
Gear Spotlight: Taking a Look at Three DPA Microphones
DPA microphones are rugged enough for touring, compact and discreete offering colorless accurate sound detail…
How to use Online Sources to Teach Classical Composers and Forms
Leila Viss of 88 Piano Keys suggests using YouTube, Quizlet, and Kahoot to help students learn about classical composers and forms in a fun and entertaining way.
4 Steps to Improve Your Life Through Songwriting
The act of songwriting really cashes in on music’s therapeutic benefits. Here are four simple steps to writing songs that you can use to improve your life.
Musicians: Top 7 Tips for How to Build a Strong Daily Practice
We’ve all been there. You get home from a long day at work or a busy day running the kids around and just as you are about to sit down and put your feet up, your instrument is across the room staring you in the face. Should you practice? What are you going to practice? […]
How to Get An Internship in the Music Business
How can you find that perfect music internship, especially if you don’t have many contacts in the industry? Ariel Hyatt has some thoughts on the subject.
The Three Day Rule: Performance Prep for Singers
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have the best vocal performance of your life? There are many factors to consider when you have a big gig coming up. You want to focus on what you eat, what you drink, and how much you sleep. In her article, “The Three Day Rule: Performance Prep […]
Is It Too Late To Learn Piano?
Is it too late to learn piano? Of course not! The piano is a great instrument in that it is perfect for all musicians of all levels at all ages.