Prepping for a big music performance: Managing nerves and expectations
Putting a big music performance in perspective is one way to manage your nerves, and here are a few other ideas to help you prepare to play your best. Read the post.
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.
5 ways to improve your sweep picking
There’s no getting around it, if you want to improve your sweep picking — or any music technique — time and practice are required. These ideas will help make your practice more productive. Read the post.
Tips for Getting More Tips at Your Next Gig
How do you turn a standard music gig into a high-paying affair? Step one: make it easy for fans to tip you. Read the post.
Mirror, mirror: How watching yourself perform can elevate your music
Watching yourself in a mirror while you perform or practice can help you elevate your music and performance, so find opportunities to gaze while you play and learn from what you see. Read the post.
Set List Tips for Your Next Live Show
There’s an art to crafting a good set list, and here are 13 set list tips to get you on the right track. Read the post.
What’s the best key for your song?
There are a lot of factors that play into choosing the right arrangement for a song — but choosing the best key for you and the musicians might be the most important. Read the post.
Who says it’s impossible to sing and play bass?
Being excellent at your instrument takes a lot of work, and being a stand-out vocalist is rare, indeed. But combining the two? Let’s learn from 10 singers who also play bass. Read the post.
Live Music Shows: Performance and Preparation Tips
Whether you’re gearing up to perform for the first time, getting back into the swing of things, or a seasoned pro, we’ve got performance and prep tips to help you make the most of your live music shows. Read the post
Musical improvisation: how to make music in the moment
Becoming fluent with musical improvisation is an attainable goal. Here are some tips to help you grow in that direction and to make your own music improv shine. Read the post.
How to make a superfan in 90 seconds
Here’s my real-life story of how an artist I like took 90 seconds and converted me into a superfan. Read the post.
Weather contingencies for your next outdoor gig
Weather can play an adverse or inspirational role in your outdoor gigs. Either way, be prepared for anything. Read the post.
How to get better at singing: Singing tips from an expert vocal coach
Veteran vocal coach Cari Cole shares five singing tips to help beginners and experienced singers sound better during rehearsals and performances. Read the post.
Practical strategies to protect your hearing as a musician
Most hearing loss associated with exposure to loud noises, or noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), is permanent, painless, and preventable. If you are a musician, you need to be proactive when it comes to minimizing risks to protect your hearing. Read the post.
Your #1 job as a music artist? Create demand for your music.
There are two million songs released every month. But those artists, those songs, are not your competition. Your success is driven by your commitment and patience. And your great music. Read the post.
How to Prepare for a Vocal Recording Session
As a vocalist, there are techniques you can employ and routines you can follow to make sure you’re sounding your absolute best. Matt Ramsey gives advice on how to prepare your voice for a big recording. Read the post.