The secret of success is a balance between hard work and rest. While working hard can help you to be successful, it’s necessary to take some rest as well. Rest is important for careers in music, because it helps you to avoid overworking yourself.
Category: Making Music
9 Steps to Getting a Job in the Music Business
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?
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…
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? […]
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.