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Want to double your merch and CD sales? Here’s how to do it.

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

There are simple ways to boost merch and CD sales at gigs — but you’ve got to have merch and CDs to do it! Read the post.

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Acoustics and your home recording studio

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 Andre Calilhanna

Finding the early reflection points in your home recording studio can go a long way to improving the acoustics in your rooms. Read the post.

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Anatomy of a cover song: Four takes on “Big Yellow Taxi”

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Keith Hatschek

So you picked a cover song, now what? Rather than copying the original version note-for-note, the best covers typically take the essence of the original and reshape it, so that the performing artist makes the song their own while adding something special and recognizable to their repertoire. Read more.

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Use borrowed chords to add drama, depth, and variety to your music

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Scott McCormick

Looking to spice up your chord progressions? Why not borrow a chord or two from a different mode or scale? Borrowed chords are a tried-and-true way to add an unexpected touch to songs. Read the post.

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Streaming vs. CDs — Who wins?

January 6, 2023January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

We live in a streaming world — yet revenues from physical media (i.e., CDs and vinyl LPs) continue to grow every year. Read the post.

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Musicians who died in 2022

January 4, 2023January 5, 2023 Andre Calilhanna

2022 may not have been the bounce-back year we had all hoped for, and sadly, we saw too many beloved musicians — icons and up-and-comers alike — pass on to the great afterparty in the sky. Read the post.

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Set your music goals for 2023

December 30, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

’Tis the season for setting goals for your personal, musical, and career objectives. It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but you need to take it seriously. Read the post.

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Making the most of your home studio space

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

These simple tips can help you create a home studio space that’s efficient, productive and inspiring — especially if you’re limited by the size of your space. Read the post.

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Add zest with diminished chords

December 6, 2022January 13, 2023 Scott McCormick

While major and minor chords get all the attention, don’t neglect music’s lovely diminished chords. They can spice up your boring chord progressions and add drama to your songs. Read the post.

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How to fail as an indie music artist (in 7 easy steps)

December 2, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Music success is fine for some, but if you really want to fail at this whole indie music thing, here’s a sure-fire recipe to achieve that goal. Read the post.

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How to build a music career (and hold down a day job)

November 29, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

Here’s a seven-step plan to help you manage the practical reality of building a music career while living your “regular” life. Read the post.

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How to take great band photos (in six steps)

November 18, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Here are six steps you can take to ensure your band photos tell your story and speak to your persona. We detail them here (and give you some real world examples). Read the post.

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How to start writing songs

November 14, 2022January 13, 2023 Scott McCormick

Have you got the music in you and want to start writing songs? Here’s a no-nonsense primer to getting your songwriting career started. Read the post.

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Why you need to rehearse your live performance

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 Tony van Veen

Band rehearsals generally serve one of three purposes — and chances are you’re squandering this valuable time. Read the post.

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Five steps to becoming a great musician

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Bobby Borg

Being great at anything requires a lot of time and practice. If you follow these five steps, you just might increase your odds of becoming a great musician. Read the post.

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