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Mirror, mirror: How watching yourself perform can elevate your music

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Michael Gallant

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.

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Five ways to make money as a professional guitar player

October 17, 2018February 22, 2019 Jon Fellowes

If earning a living as a professional guitar player is your dream, it means establishing a stable and regular income, probably from multiple sources. Read the post.

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Studying song structure can help you learn new material quickly

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Michael Gallant

Strategies that involve focused listening and practice are key to learning new material quickly, and looking closely at song structure can lessen the amount of time it takes you to get from first listen to a strong, quality performance. Read the post.

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8 tips to help you learn new music … fast

April 19, 2018April 27, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you’re in a situation where you have to learn lots of new music in a very short time, these tips can help you develop a strategy so you can tackle the task and perform with confidence. Read the post.

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Regrets of a wanna-be rock star

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Craig Kelley

Trying to be everything to everyone, or changing your style to fit the mood du jour, is not a recipe for long-time success. You have to focus on being the best you that you can be (or be a wanna-be). Read More.

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The art of detachment: Managing music performance anxiety

March 15, 2018November 6, 2018 Marc Gelfo

Whatever happens on stage, you can take it in stride if you remain detached from specific outcomes. Here are four thoughtful tips for managing music performance anxiety. Read More.

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Five fixes to improve your chances for success as a singer/songwriter

July 12, 2017October 30, 2017 Larry Butler

If you want success as a singer/songwriter, I already know these five things need to be addressed without even seeing your show. Read More.

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11 ways to find band members

March 31, 2017February 22, 2019 Matt Davidson

If your goal is to find band members who are compatible with your musical style, personality, and work ethic – and who share similar short and long-term goals – these tips can help. Read More.

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How to improve your live sound with music theory

March 15, 2017March 22, 2017 Dave Kusek

Music theory is a set of tools you can lean on to help you write and compose, and being deliberate in how you arrange your parts can translate to a better sound on stage. Read More.

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Challenge yourself when music practice gets stale

January 30, 2017March 22, 2017 Dave Kusek

If your music practice routine has plateaued, it’s time to challenge yourself and try something new. We’ve got tips to get you out of your creative rut. Read More.

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Use visual and musical cues to lead your audience

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Tom Jackson

Your audience wants to respond, they just don’t know what you want them to do – they don’t know what’s going through your head when you’re on the stage – so you have to use verbal, visual, and musical cues to lead them where you want them to go. Read More.

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Give your music audience a chance to relive the moment

August 11, 2016August 17, 2016 Tom Jackson

Your music audience is at your show for different reasons, and one is to experience moments – emotional and musical. Let them relive those moments with your CDs and merch. Read More.

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Band rehearsal lessons I learned from Jazz at Lincoln Center

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 Michael Gallant

Whatever your style of music or size of your ensemble, there’s a lot I learned watching the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra that you can apply to your next band rehearsal. Read More.

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Changing the pressure during your live performances

November 19, 2015August 11, 2016 Andre Calilhanna and Tom Jackson

Being intentional with different visual presentations for the variety of moods your songs invoke is part of what Tom Jackson calls changing the pressure on your audience during your live performances. “I’m not talking about acting or choreography, I’m talking about thinking, “What should this song look like?'” Read more.

Give your fans a live music performance to remember

June 19, 2015May 11, 2016 Bobby Borg

live music performanceIt takes more than just great songs and great performances to get people excited about your music career, especially when you’re just starting out or you want attention in a competitive city like Los Angeles, New York, or Nashville. A musical artist must produce a live show experience that excites the audience and reinforces its brand. Read more.

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