How to Make a Detailed Input List for Your Live Shows
As you’re prepping for your next gig, don’t overlook the importance of a detailed input list. Think of your input list as the blueprint behind the show. It’s the “here’s […]
Performance & Rehearsal
A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to the music performance and rehearsal, including singing tips and performance advice.
How to Get Gigs and Kickstart Your Music Career
For many musicians, playing live is the reason they got into music. The immediacy of an audience reaction and the excitement of performing can be quite thrilling. Playing live is […]
Warming Up With a Purpose: 5 Tips for a Great Vocal Performance
Warming Up With a Purpose: 5 Tips for a Great Vocal Performance As a vocal coach who’s worked with thousands of singers — from indie artists cutting their first demos […]
How Do Musicians Deal With Anxiety?
Whatever happens on stage, you can take it in stride if you remain detached from specific outcomes. Whether you’re learning how to start a music career as a musician or […]
How to Start a Band and Get Gigs
Want to have your own band, but don’t know how to get started? In these times where the cost of everything seems high, it can be very intimidating to think […]
Livestreaming Tips for Musicians
For modern musicians, livestreaming is an extremely helpful way to market and promote your music. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, even high-profile artists with substantial in-person followings have been livestreaming […]
3 Benefits of Virtual Concerts for Artists
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, artists around the world turned to livestreamed concerts as the best way to perform for fans while flights were grounded and venues shuttered. It wasn’t […]
Playing Live Music at the Polls
Around the country, indie musicians of all styles and genres are playing live music at the polls as people wait to vote. Here are some tips for bringing your music to the voters. Read the post.
Powerful Rock Singing Without Damaging Your Voice
It is amazing how many great rock performers keep up with such powerful vocals over many shows and years. As a rock singer, it’s hard not to strain or hurt […]
How to Become a Singer: Transitioning to Pro
The music industry is constantly changing and evolving. And thanks to continuously advancing technology, streaming platforms, and social media, opportunities for new artists to get themselves out there and connect […]
How to Play Spanish Style Guitar
If you have a nylon stringed guitar, you can start to play Spanish style guitar. Stick with it, and you can impress listeners with rhythmic rasgueado runs!
Call and Response in Music
Want to get the crowd going at your next gig? Why not include a call and response in your music shows and songwriting to engage with listeners. Read the post.
Singing Techniques All Singers Need to Know
The key to becoming a better singer is to practice proper singing technique so it becomes a habit and something you can replicate in any performance. Read the post.
Teach Yourself to Sing and Play Guitar at The Same Time
Getting good at an instrument takes time and effort, and we’ve got tips to help you sing and play guitar at the same time. Read the post.
Unleashing the Magic of Natural Harmonics on the Guitar
Among the techniques and tricks guitarists employ to craft their sonic landscapes, one of the coolest and most enchanting is the use of natural harmonics. Read the post.