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How to make the most of your live music shows

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

How do you sell out your live music shows, especially if you’re just starting out? Here are some low-cost techniques which are within reach of every musician. Read the post.

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Find new ways to stretch your musical limits and develop a creative routine

May 16, 2022May 18, 2022 Michael Gallant

Choosing to turn your creativity into a regular routine can help you stretch your limits, sharpen your skills, and open the door for new career opportunities.

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Weather contingencies for your next outdoor gig

April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 Michael Gallant

Weather can play an adverse or inspirational role in your outdoor gigs. Either way, be prepared for anything. Read the post.

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The transformative echoes of an unplanned jam

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Michael Gallant

How collaborating with the found noise of New York City inspired fresh hope. (Or, how an unplanned music jam saved my summer.) Read the post

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Getting back to performing live after quarantine

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Michael Gallant

The pandemic froze many indie artists’ live concert careers. If you’re ready to start playing for in-person audiences again, the right preparation can set you up for success. Read the post.

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Don’t do it alone: Live music event roles

November 12, 2020December 10, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In part two of our DIY music business series, we focus on live music event roles. Learn how to leverage key services and expertise to help you delegate work so you can focus on creating and performing music. Read the post.

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Playing live music at the polls

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 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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Ramping up for the big gig

August 28, 2020June 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

When you’re planning for a big gig, use these strategies to prepare and practice so you play, perform, stream, and record with success. Read the post.

McCoy Tyner

Things every musician and songwriter can learn from McCoy Tyner

August 6, 2020March 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

McCoy Tyner, a giant of jazz piano, embodied powerful lessons that music-makers of any sort can learn from. Read the post.

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How to produce a compelling live stream show

June 9, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Creating compelling live streams goes beyond setting up a camera and performing like you do on stage. Use these techniques to create a better performance, get more viewers, and make more money from your live stream show. Read the post.

Gustavo Dudamel classical conductor

What can indie artists learn from a classical conductor?

February 12, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael Gallant

LA Philharmonic’s Gustavo Dudamel embodies principles and practices that will benefit music-makers of any style and genre. Read the post.

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Re-arranging big songs for solo performance

November 20, 2019December 16, 2021 Michael Gallant

Whether you’re dancing on piano keys or dreaming on acoustic guitar, reimagining your favorite songs for solo performance with just you, your voice, and a single instrument can be as fun as it is challenging. Read the post.

killer live show

Work To Create A Killer Live Show

October 14, 2019October 30, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

To create a show that packs the house, you have to do more than just play your recorded music live. You have an entire stage to create a spectacle that draws people in and makes an emotional connection. Read the post.

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Choose the right key for your songs

September 19, 2019March 22, 2021 Michael Gallant

There are a lot of factors that play into choosing the right arrangement for a song — but choosing the right key for you and the musicians might be the most important. Read the post.

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Channeling emotions: how to play it when you’re not feeling it

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Michael Gallant

Just as actors channel emotions and use what they are feeling to enhance and inform their acting choices, you can do the same to enhance your musical performances on stage and in the studio. Read the post.

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