[This is the first in a series of articles on how to make your guitar sound like the guitars on classic records. Part 1 is written by Dane Frazier. The … Continue reading
Music Career Tips
Being a musician is more than just plugging in your instrument. Learn tips on how to advance your music career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch, how to brand yourself, and other ways to develop your music project into a business.
How to Be a Musician
Becoming a Musician is a State of Mind Leaning how to be a musician is not a difficult process. It’s a simple act. All you need to do is make … Continue reading
CD Baby Success Story: Mary Gauthier More Than Makes Up for Lost Time
It’s never too late to live your dream. Mary Gauthier didn’t write her first song until she was 35, but when she did, she had plenty of real-life experiences to … Continue reading
Music Career Killers: Sure Ways to Ruin Your Chances of Success!
[This post is excerpted from Music Career Killers! 20 Things That May Be Holding You Back In Your Music Career and How To Fight Back!, a white paper released by Music … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 10: Wild Card of Inspiration!
Over the past couple months, we’ve been highlighting music-related people and organizations who are worth following on Twitter, all grouped together by category– music law, songwriting, promotion, news, and so … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 9: Songwriting
When it comes to songwriting, sometimes the creative well dries up and you need to pray for rain. While you’re waiting for those prayers to be answered, check out the … Continue reading
Top 5 Mistakes Musicians Make with Their Live Show
[This article was written by guest contributor Tom Jackson, our favorite live music producer! For more great advice on crafting an engaging live show, check out Tom Jackson Productions.] It … Continue reading
The Music Producer’s Pre-Recording Checklist
So you want to be a record producer? Having produced a handful of albums for other acts, co-produced almost all of my own albums, and been involved in dozens of … Continue reading
Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 8: Festivals and Conferences
They’re crazy-crowded, overwhelming, costly to attend, and utterly exhausting, but music conferences/festivals can also be incredible opportunities for independent artists to network with other bands, bookers, managers, labels, and get … Continue reading
Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 7: Music Gear
We musicians are known for making big spur-of-the-moment purchases every once in a while. You know– that vintage guitar you just couldn’t live without, the fancy analog delay pedal in … Continue reading