So we talked to a handful of professional singers to see how they prepare for a live performance and then gathered their answers into a list of helpful tips that are sure to get you fired up and ready for your next gig.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Master Sight-Reading in 7 Easy Steps
Sight reading is the ability to take a page of music you’ve never seen before and play it in time and with the correct notes and expression. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or everyone would do it. Lucky for you, Making Music is here to help with our handy guide to master sight-reading and all in 7 simple steps!
One Simple Tip to Increase Your Practice Results
Every real musician knows that practice makes perfect, but there are different ways to practice. Here’s the best tip to increase your practice results.
Tips to Overcome Common Pain Musicians Deal With
Every job comes with its own risk and musicians are no different. Here are a few tips to overcome common pain musicians deal with from playing so often.
Strategy for Effective Practicing
Everyone knows that practice is the most important part of learning. Read this strategy for effective practicing to get the most out of your time.
How to Survive Your First Trip to a Music Store
I decided to visit several music stores, make every mistake I could think of, and return with a list of blunders most likely to spoil your shopping experience. That way, you’ll be able to survive your first trip to a music store without making a fool out of yourself.
Learn to Recognize Serious Muscle Pain (and When It’s Dangerous to Keep Playing)
You’re jamming away or practicing a tough passage on your horn or piano, when suddenly there’s a sharp pain. Learn how to recognize serious muscle pain.
5 Easy Ways to Overcome Stage Fright
Many music makers have something in common, other than their love of playing—performance anxiety. Here are 5 easy ways to overcome stage fright.
When Is It Time to Quit Your Group and Move On?
It’s hard leaving a group you’ve been playing with for a while, but sometimes you have to. the question is: when is it time to quit your group and move on.
3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain While Playing
Fixing back problems can be time consuming and expensive; it’s better to avoid problems than live with them or try to deal with them once they’re unbearable. Fortunately, there are practical ways to keep your back free of pain.