The holiday season is a time for numerous music events, late nights, and celebrations. Here are 9 tips to avoid a hoarse voice during the holidays:
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The Winter Solstice in Song: A Short List for the Longest Night
On December 21, 2020 the world heralds the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. As the darkness lifts, the days will grow longer. Winter Solstice celebrations all over the world mark the midwinter cycle of the seasons and new beginnings. The December solstice gave rise to celebrations that can […]
How to Set Up an Online Concert and Ticket It
This year, the music industry has experienced one of the biggest shifts in its existence. Online music events have seen an increased demand among music fans this year. Creating an online event can be a simple process, and all you need is mastering a handful of skills to help you manage all the preparation phases […]
Things Vocalists Should and Shouldn’t Eat (Before Performing)
Singing utlilizes contractions and muscle movements in the mouth, voice box, and diaphragm in a highly controlled way. The movements are on a smaller scale than if you were doing push-ups or running, but you still have to take care of your mind and body in order to sing properly. We all know that our […]
The 8 Best Gift Ideas for a Guitarist
A nice subtle addition to your guitarist’s arsenal is always going to be a welcome present. Gift ideas for a guitarist don’t need to be expensive or unique; they need to be something a guitarist can get maximum use from. Here is a list of the ‘8 Best Gifts for a Guitarist,’ covering the full […]
The Big Stage — Through the Lens of Rob Shanahan
Rob Shanahan is one of the world’s most published photographers in the music industry. His first book “VOLUME 1” is a collection of rare and many never before seen photographs of the world’s biggest music icons. With the foreword penned by Ringo Starr, it was released in 2012 to rave reviews….
Playing Well with Dr. Kertz — Bring Your Instrument to the Doctor With You
After nine months of COVID, maybe you’ve found yourself playing your instrument a lot more than in years past and, as a result, perhaps you’re finding some repetitive motion-type pains and injuries in your body. If you’re going to a doctor for an end-of-year checkup, and you want him/her to look at your music performance-related […]
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here again, which means it’s time to find great gifts for the people in our lives. If you have a musician on your list and don’t know where to start looking for great stocking stuffers and presents, our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is here to help! Below we have items ranging from […]
Giving a Starter Guitar for Christmas? Shopping Tips
If you’re looking for a gift for your child that will last a lifetime, consider giving them the gift of music. These days there are a wide range of instruments available for kids in varying prices and difficulties from a kazoo (cheap and easy) to the harp (expensive and lifelong learning). However, many choose to […]
Clip ‘n Save: Stepping Up and Stepping Down: Augmented and Diminished Intervals
n our “Intro to Intervals,” we learned how to recognize major, minor, and perfect intervals—first, recognizing the distance between the two notes on the staff and then counting the precise number of steps between the two pitches. In addition to major, minor, and perfect, there are two other interval qualities that can come into play: augmented and diminished…