Starting anything makes you feel like you have a long road ahead of you. Whether it’s hopping on the treadmill knowing you have 45 minutes to go, backing your …
30 seconds to seal the deal
by Tamara Halbritter
One of the most important tools in your marketing kit is your 30-second pitch. By the time you finish a ride on an elevator, you should have sealed the deal. Here …
The importance of using great photos
by Andreas Meer, owner and CEO of Andreas Meer Photography
A live concert is an extremely complex event. The sound penetrates your body, the rhythm of the bass and the drums let your pulse …
by following the 10,000 hour principle using YouTube
by Steve Kayser
There is nothing better than playing music live, doing it well and seeing the crowd respond — besides, of course, doing that and also getting paid for it. But …
There are many cities that want to claim the coveted title of “Live Music Capital” but very few have any real credibility to back it up. Austin, Texas is not one of them.
Starting in the early 20th century, musicians …
In a study of amateur musicians, the rate of overuse injuries is more than 70 percent. Music is a demanding line of work that requires an enormous amount of practice for students and professionals. It is important to know the …
Associated Press pointers
by Tamara Halbritter
Kurt Cobain once said, “I like guitars in the Fender style, because they have skinny necks.”
Style plays a big part of music, from the style of the instrument, to the musician’s personal style …
The importance of trademark searching
by Justin Haddock
Have you decided on a name for your band or been using a certain name? If so, have you checked to see if anyone else is using that name?
Your band may …
Active vs. Passive
by Tamara Halbritter
Who do you respect more? Someone who comes out and tells you the mix in your demo EP sounds like ass or the person who says the mix sounds OK (when you both know …
