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Estate Planning For Musicians

How to prevent bottom-feeders from getting your prized strat
by Stephen Stern, executive editor

Estate PlanningAfter musicians play their last riff, most hope to find nirvana. But the family and other people left in their wake may end up in dystopia, …

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Collective Soul Drummer Johnny Rabb

Rhythmus Divinum
by Brian McKinny, Senior Editor

Underneath the cool façade of Johnny Rabb — one of the hottest, most-talented drummers in the world — is a heart that beats like a metronome on fire. The first person to break

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Disturbing the Peace

Part 2: In-ear monitoring considerations and tips
by Gene Baker, editor, Music Insider Magazine

The journey into using in-ear monitors is anything but simple, raises controversy and requires techniques to work effectively. Over the past few months since I wrote …

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CRASH Course For Success

Principle 4: Skill
by Rich Redmond (part four of five)

Hey folks! Do you want to be a better musician? Do you want more gigs? Do you want more overall happiness in your life?

Well then, try my “CRASH” concept …

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Kara Britz

The voice behind ‘The Voice’

by Stephen Stern, Executive Editor

Kara Britz has been turning heads for years, but given the opportunity, she could as easily turn the judges chairs. But as a voice behind “The Voice,” Britz’s vocals can …

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CRASH Course For Success

Principle 3: Attitude

by Rich Redmond (part three of five)

Hey folks! Do you want to be a better musician? Do you want more gigs? Do you want more overall happiness in your life?

Well then, try my “CRASH” concept …

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Hitting It Big in a Saturated Market

How do you sell yourself to those who have never seen you live?
by Chris Hulbert

Today’s music business has become an ever-morphing entity where everything can change in an instant. Before you even think about walking into a meeting, …

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Contracts 101

[pdf layout=”1″ width=”1280″ height=”1024″ bgcolor=”FFFFFF” allow_full_screen_=”1″ show_flip_buttons=”1″ flip_timelaps=”6000″ ] Understand the basics to get a happy ending
by Stephen Stern, executive editor

The words “my lawyer” or “contractual obligation” often substantially increase heart rates, blood pressure and anxiety levels. This …

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