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Live Performance

A collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to the live music performance, including advice from top coaches and experienced musicians.

How to Make a Detailed Input List for Your Live Shows

How to Make a Detailed Input List for Your Live Shows

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Philip Kinsher

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 […]

How to Get Gigs and Kickstart Your Music Career

How to Get Gigs and Kickstart Your Music Career

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 Chris Huff

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 […]

How Do Musicians Deal With Anxiety?

How Do Musicians Deal With Anxiety?

January 3, 2025April 19, 2025 Marc Gelfo

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 […]

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Livestreaming Tips for Musicians

September 27, 2024June 19, 2026 Chris Huff

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"

3 Benefits of Virtual Concerts for Artists

September 20, 2024April 21, 2025 Philip Kinsher

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 […]

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Playing Live Music at the Polls

September 10, 2024October 16, 2025 Michael Gallant

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.

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Call and Response in Music

December 21, 2023October 10, 2024 Philip Kinsher

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.

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How to Deal With Criticism as an Artist

September 27, 2023April 19, 2025 Chris Huff

If you plan to play music in front of people, you are opening yourself up to rejection and you’ll have to deal with criticism. Here’s how to handle it. Read the post.

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How to Use Backing Tracks for a Live Performance (and Still Rock the Stage)

August 23, 2023April 19, 2025 Philip Kinsher

Integrating backing tracks to a live performance is not without its controversy — but there are many ways to do it musically and add layers to your live sound. Read the post.

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Using Music Dynamics in Your Songs

August 23, 2023October 10, 2024 Philip Kinsher

Dive into the concept of dynamics in music and how it influences the emotional impact of your compositions, performances, and recordings. Read the post.

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Guide to Concert Promotion for Indie Artists

August 15, 2023April 19, 2025 Philip Kinsher

Master the art of concert promotion with effective strategies and marketing techniques to successfully publicize your next show. Read the post.

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Album Release Party Checklist

July 26, 2023April 19, 2025 Philip Kinsher

Ready to host a killer album release party? We’ve got ideas and tips to make yours special and build hype for your music. Read the post.

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3 Benefits of a Listening Party for Your Music

July 12, 2023April 19, 2025 Lauren Davish

There are many benefits that come with having a listening party, including creating awareness of your band and brand that can drive sales. Read the post.

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The Diagonal Pentatonic Scale

June 21, 2023April 19, 2025 Gary Heimbauer

The pentatonic scale is used in various music genres. Here’s an approach to playing the A minor pentatonic scale utilizing diagonal movement. Read the post.

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The Dorian mode in the Blues

April 21, 2023April 19, 2025 Gary Heimbauer

The first step to jamming over a standard blues progression is to use the pentatonic scale of whatever key you’re in. Read the post.

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