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Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians

As an indie artist on a limited budget, you want to have a home recording studio and recording process that doesn’t break the bank or slow you down when inspiration … Continue reading →

May 15, 2023
Finding your creative identity
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How to Define Your Creative Identity

Lady Nade’s Guide to Finding Your Musical Identity: In a world where there is almost infinite musical choice and competition for attention, recording artists and musicians need to define themselves. … Continue reading →

May 4, 2023
Matt Ramsey's tips to not destroy your singing voice
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10 Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your Singing

Protect your voice. Avoid these 10 singing habits! Let’s be real here guys: singing takes commitment. No matter how dedicated you are, maintaining a good practice routine day in and … Continue reading →

May 1, 2023
Livestreaming tips for artists
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Top 5 Tips for a Compelling Music Livestream

How to improve your music livestreams. Celebrated independent songwriter and pro live-streamer Emma McGann shares her top five tips for delivering an engaging livestream. Here’s how to grow your audience … Continue reading →

February 16, 2023
How to get started in your music scene
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Breaking into Your Local Music Scene

How to start your music career in a new town. Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can … Continue reading →

January 30, 2023
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10 Music Videos You Should Be Making Right Now

  When you hear the term “music video,” do you think of a band playing along to a pre-recorded track? Or maybe an artist flanked by a dozen dancers? Or … Continue reading →

November 18, 2022
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Why Your Music Goals Aren’t Enough

An obscure artist and a megastar may’ve had the same exact goal: To reach millions with their music. What separated the two? Their habits. One musician built a system where … Continue reading →

July 29, 2022
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How to Mic Acoustic Guitar

Capture better acoustic guitar sounds. It can be tough to mic acoustic guitars when you’re recording. Every instrument is unique, every player is different, and not everyone agrees on how … Continue reading →

July 27, 2022
Musician Tips

9 Productivity Hacks for Musicians

As a DIY artist, you need to manage every aspect of your music creation and marketing. At the same time, your audience’s attention span is shortening, so you feel the … Continue reading →

July 20, 2022
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How to Set Vocal Reverb Timing for Clearer Mixes

Avoiding mud in your mix with more precise reverb decay and pre-delay. Have you wrestled with getting the right reverb in your home recordings? Does your reverb start piling up … Continue reading →

July 19, 2022

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