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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? […]
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 […]
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.
How to Write a Grant Proposal for Your Music Project
In the US in 2016, The National Endowment for the Arts gave slightly over $82 million in grants to fund various music projects. If you want to come up with the ideal grant proposal for your music project, the following tips will be of great assistance…
Three Unconventional Ways To Learn Guitar
With a few simple tools, you can experience the joy of music and get on the road to becoming a better player. These are some unconventional ways to learn to play the guitar.
15 Ways to Get More Music Fans
There are dozens of ways to get more music fans, but it’s all about your level of commitment and finding what works best for your personal strategy. If you nail these 15 essentials, you’ll be well on your way to getting more music fans.
Five Guitar Strumming Tips for Beginners
This article pinpoints some essential guitar strumming tips for beginners in order to help with quick improvements as well as ways to avoid some common pitfalls and reduce the risk of injury.