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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.
Singers: Top 5 Techniques to Belting, Without Destroying Your Vocal Chords
Singers often wonder how they can improve their voice and broaden their skillset. Learning a new technique takes time and patience, and can often be difficult to master. One of the techniques that I personally have found most difficult to learn is belting. Every time I watch a singing competition I think, “my goodness, how […]
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 […]
The 10 Pillars of Vocal Health & Wellness
Vocal health is just as important as physical health. Whether you are a vocalist of 30+ years or someone who is new to the game, it is crucial to take care of your voice and vocal chords.
5 Bad Habits of Beginner Guitar Players and How to Get Rid of Them
We’re going to explore the five most common bad habits that are found among guitarists, and how you can get rid of them for the best practice possible.
Why You Should Learn Barre Chords
Learning barre chords is very much worth the effort, and not just because you can play chords you can’t using open chords. By mastering barre chords, you’re unlocking a huge range of options and possibilities. In this article, I’ll explain how!
Music Motivation Now: How to Get Millennials and Gen Z’ers on Board With Learning an Instrument
It’s not our imaginations; millennials are less patient than previous generations. Hyper-connectivity, super-fast internet, instant streaming – all of these have created a situation where, if they have to wait even 30 seconds for a response (from a website or a person on the other end of the phone), millennials will simply walk away. That’s […]
How To Record and Create Your Own Sample Library
For musicians, buying gear can become somewhat of an addiction! That’s why a sample library is a staple tool for all producers today. There’s so much out there it can be overwhelming.