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Chris Huff

Riot Grrrl

Riot Grrrl and the true spirit of rock n’ roll

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Chris Huff

Great rock music is a combination of explosive energy and an explosive message, which makes the Riot Grrrl movement one of music’s more potent pills. Read the post.

artistic voice

The hard part: Discovering your artistic voice

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 Chris Huff

All work, when properly evaluated and processed, is a learning experience and just another step in the life-long journey of discovering and deepening your own artistic voice. Read the post.

Beatles changed music

How The Beatles changed music and the world (or at least got credit for it)

May 21, 2018January 7, 2022 Chris Huff

We all know The Beatles were a massively influential band who contributed to changes in music and culture in countless ways. Here are four concrete examples of how The Beatles changed music and the world. Read the post.

Three women in rock who made their mark in the music industry.

Women in rock — three luminaries who made their mark

April 10, 2018November 6, 2018 Chris Huff

Among the great writers, performers, and trailblazers in rock music, women who have advanced the cause hold a special place. We look at three women in rock whose music still resonates as they continue to influence modern music artists. Read the post.

writing lyrics

Writing lyrics with depth

March 19, 2018May 31, 2022 Chris Huff

If you are interested in writing lyrics with depth, you need a deep artistic well to draw from. All output requires input, and as a lyricist, I recommend you begin with words. Read the post.

rock n roll pioneers

Berry, Domino & Little Richard: Three rock ‘n roll pioneers

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 Chris Huff

The music these three rock ‘n roll pioneers created changed music — and helped shape the culture of the US and the world. Read More.

broadcasting live gigs

Broadcasting live gigs – platforms for music broadcasts reviewed

February 5, 2018March 23, 2020 Chris Huff

Platforms for broadcasting live gigs include Facebook Live, Periscope, YouTube, YouNow, ConcertWindow, StageIt, and Gigee. They are not all created equal. Read More.

three guitarists

Three guitarists you may have overlooked (and why you should check them out)

January 3, 2018January 4, 2018 Chris Huff

There’s nothing wrong with big, noisy rock, but here’s a perspective from three guitarists who use their instruments to create a vibe rather than flex their muscular musical chops every chance they get. Read More.

Bob Dylan

Why Bob Dylan is important to songwriters

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Chris Huff

Love him or hate him, there’s a lot about Dylan’s career arc that is important and inspirational for songwriters, from his transforming song form to the fact that he’s kept writing almost non-stop for six decades. Read More.

difficult people in the music business

Handling difficult people in the music business (and anywhere)

February 16, 2017February 17, 2017 Chris Huff

When you encounter difficult people – in the music business and elsewhere – it usually has everything to do with THEM and nothing to do with YOU. But sometimes, you still need to deal with the situation. Read More.

song worlds

The song worlds of three musical greats

December 14, 2016November 27, 2017 Chris Huff

We highlight Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Robyn Hitchcock, three artists who created their own song worlds in the framework of their music over the course of multiple albums and years. Read More.

cover songs

Three approaches to recording and performing cover songs

October 27, 2016October 28, 2016 Chris Huff

Playing cover songs can boost your visibility, warm up a crowd, or be a way to earn a living. Whatever the end goal, there is more than one way to approach playing someone else’s well-known – or little known – song. Read More.

take risks

Take risks with your music

September 15, 2016September 15, 2016 Chris Huff

Successful risk-taking always involves rethinking the possible. The four-minute mile was impossible until Roger Bannister broke it; now it’s commonplace. Take risks, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll have a much higher chance of succeeding. Read More.

songwriting strategies

Creative strategies to keep your songwriting flowing

August 31, 2016September 1, 2016 Chris Huff

Sometimes you may need a prompt or a process to keep the creative juices flowing and get your critical mind out of the way. Here are three strategies to get your songwriting on track. Read More.

david bowie collage

Things I learned being a fan of David Bowie

July 11, 2016November 27, 2017 Chris Huff

David Bowie had a genius that set him apart, but his musical and artistic career provides a bounty of lessons we can all learn from and apply to our creation of art and music – and to our everyday lives. Read More.

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