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Music licensing is very important for almost any musician. Its especially important for a serious musician, whether he plays jazz, rock and roll, folk, or even classical or some ot...

When I read the monthly reports on my online music sales, I see that the downloads have yielded amounts in fractions of a penny, about one and a half cents each song, for a total o...

You can have two individuals, with similar musical technical ability, play the same exact notes on a guitar and receive completely different reaction from the audience. You can als...

There are so many types of musicians out there that it is important to differentiate yourself on your business cards. So, what should musician business cards look like in order to ...

Playing music means being involved in an art form that is very satisfying. It can lift you up when you're down, inspire others to dance, sing, or just feel better because of music ...

Sadly, most of us here in the U.S. are blissfully unaware of performers that don?t hail from one of the 50 states. Ask the average Joe on the street if they know of any Canadian mu...

If you want to hire classical musicians, consult someone who is immersed in the local professional classical music world. An excellent place to start is your local symphony orchest...

Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound Every musician should have his, or her own recording studio. Just as each individual has chosen the instrument of their choice, on the same tok...

One of the more intriguing and mysterious figures in modern music is Beck, and he?s hitting the road this summer to provide more lasting memories for those lucky enough to attend h...

Streaming Audio and Video has always been available to the large corporate sites and techies. Now you can use inexpensive software to produce your own streaming audio or video just...

The main goal in creating a press kit is to generate interest in an artist and the music they play. A press kit includes background information, photos, samples of music, a listing...

Before I became an Alexander Technique teacher, I assumed that the most impressive physical activities were performed by professional athletes. Their feats were regularly reported ...

Ouch! Does it seem like every note you play on your guitar or musical instrument results in pain? Maybe it?s a nagging ache in your neck and shoulder. Perhaps you?ve had long rehea...

As a so-called expert on tinnitus and a professional concert pianist I often get asked, ?How does tinnitus affect your ability to practice and perform music.? I?d like to answer th...

Have you ever faced your time to shine, and felt overcome with an intense hesitation or worry about an upcoming performance? As the time nears for you to address your audience, do ...

You are a musician, right? Not a computer geek. I know you want to bust on to the online music promotion scene but you don't know where to start. It is tough because you know lyric...

In my last article we covered two different types of microphones - Dynamic and Condenser. In this article we will be discussing two other types, ribbon and carbon microphones. I wi...

If you are a recording engineer, you probably already know everything there is to know about microphones. But if you are a musician who is recording from home, you might not. When ...

Monique Garcia Daily Egyptian For Chris Salter, learning how to play the piano came easy. But learning how to actually read music was not. This challenge inspired Salte...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Along with the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome comes con...

For those of you who face the task of choosing professional musicians to perform at your wedding, here's some general information to make your selection easier. Your goal is to fin...

We are a local band that is trying to get a wider audience. We have been around for two years playing local clubs and we have a small following. After listening to several of your ...

The clothes worn by musicians have always sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, helping to stimulate trends that have gone down in history. Today, things are no different. ...

Jets, an anti-Bush dark pop/rock anti-war song by Mick Star which combines actual Bush speeches with the music and song lyrics in an interesting and poignant way, has been banned o...

A Musician who does not practice cannot really call themselves a musician. Anyone who loves their instrument and wants to make it part of their life should crave time to further m...

Alex Boye is a spiritual soul crooner but it hasn't always been that way. Until seven years ago he was climbing the pop charts of Europe on the fast track to stardom. Then somethin...

Why jazz piano improvisation? Why not gospel piano improvisation? Is it not possible to improvise classical music, or sacred music, or any other kind of music? Bach improvis...

Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a personal computer from an Internet website or P2P (peer to peer) program. From IPOD's to MP3 players galore, mu...

As you probably know, there are thousands and thousands of different chords in music – everything from basic major chords to minor 7ths to 13ths to suspensions to poly-chords...

As with anything in life, you will become a better musician the more you practice and even though you can't expect to be an overnight sensation in most cases, you can dramatically ...

Ready to start your own band? There are plenty of musicians out there willing to pursue a career in music with you, but how do you choose the right musician? Different musicians co...

Record pools...ever heard of them? The chance is that you have not. And, there is an equal reason that you have not. And, even though major record labels have used them for years, ...

Most musicians, independent or major, understand that the college market is one of their prime markets, if not their leading market for radio airplay and media coverage. In contr...

Your band is starting to take shape, finally. You've recorded a demo and have had a little airplay on your local college radio station. You're starting to regularly play shows, and...

I remember when I first started playing the drums back in 1976. I was just ten years old, and the thought of being an awesome drummer in a band just consumed me. I remember dreami...

Music can be beautiful, and for those who play an instrument, the musical experience is even richer, especially if you want to be a professional musician. No matter what your cho...

The Alexander technique can be particularly helpful to musicians and actors because many of them unknowingly hold far too much tension while playing their instrument or when playi...

I get asked a lot about press kits. People want to know how to present them, what's in them, etc. I have been asked over and over again to write articles on the subject, so here y...

Here are some tips for the solo wind musician. If you play, woodwinds, brass, strings, or any single line instrument. You can make a substantial amount of money using your play-a-...

Hi, my name is Kevin Brown. In this article I would like to address the subject of practice, and how to get paid for it. Sounds funny?...well, when I finish, you will have a diffe...

Looking for band members is never an easy task. You may first want to ask yourself what exactly you?re looking for ? whether it is to join an existing band or find individual memb...

How do you expand your opportunities to work in the music business? How do you improve your employment prospects? The key to doing that is developing your versatility. There are m...

So...just who are you? That is a question that every solo artist, solo musician, and every solo instrumentalist has probably asked themselves down through the years. The ones who ...

Hello! Welcome to the wonderful world of music. Have you always dreamed of being able to learn to READ MUSIC and play the piano, keyboard, guitar or any other instrument? Well, yo...

Musicians have always struggled with how to get fans to their concerts and how to sell more CDs To get more fans to attend their concerts, some musicians post flyers ...

As a parent you have always done your best to give your child everything needed to succeed in life. By allowing your child to learn a new instrument and play in the schoo...

What is a church musician? After being in this position for several years I have come to my own conclusions as to what this title means and is all about. First let me say...

Whether you're a musician or just a music lover dying to know the actual lyrics for your favorite song, online sheet music store outlets are great to check out. Shop...

In the UK for the last 18 years at least, a whole generation has been virtually starved of live musicians for a variety of reasons. The advent of computers being a standard h...

Band agreements. If you write songs within a band, you need to plan for the day when you will be earning royalties from your songs, and be clear what will happen if...

When it comes to personal injuries, we hear plenty of reports in the media about sports injuries that Britainâ??s top football and tennis players have sustained, but the stre...

Tips on Booking Gigs for Struggling Musicians by: Ty Cohen The struggling musician, it isn?t just a cliché, it?s true. You know, music is a tough business to be in but with ...

Norm Goldman, Editor of the travel site, www.sketchandtravel.com and the book reviewing site, www.bookpleasures.com interviews an up and coming Toronto Musician, Dan Goldman ...

This Halloween we stayed in San Francisco's newly renovated Mosser Hotel, located on 4th Street, just a half-block off Market. Historically, the South of Market neighborhood has...

This is something I briefly touched on in a previous newsletter - ...over and over I get asked "will I write better songs if I'm a musician"? What's the answer? Yes AND no. ...

Streaming Audio and Video has always been available to the large corporate sites and techies. Now you can use inexpensive software to produce your own streaming audio or video just...

What happens when you put out music that distribution companies won't touch, radio won't play, and only a small percentage of the population is interested in? The movie indust...

Incorporate these skills into your strategy for success and you'll move forward quicker than you ever dreamed! 1. Hustle: generally, people who make it big have one thing in c...

Celebrating an endorsement between G-Man Music and the fiery axe-makers known as Minarik Guitars, Scott G (The G-Man) reviews the Minarik Inferno X-treme. From the Telecaster to t...

A new documentary sheds light on the life of Billy Strayhorn, a jazz composer, arranger and pianist. The documentary, Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life, chronicles his experiences and the...

Let's talk about sound. Not just any sound though. Let's talk about YOUR SOUND! Ahh!...The power of sound,?The things that are possible to do with sound,?All of the people, and pl...

Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Carlos Santana, Slash ? what do they have in common? In the often wild but never dull world of music, these four are just a few of the elite set of po...

Today is Independence Day in the United States, so I thought it would be a good chance to write a few things on the subject of being independent. There is obviously an element of...

You Don't Know How Write To A Song ... You're Not A Musician! By: Calvin Rele This is something I briefly touched on in a previous newsletter - ...over and over I get asked "will ...

Do you recall the day you traded in your guitar for a job at the bank or gave up your piano lessons to become a doctor? Have you been thinking about rediscovering your musical ro...

What You Need To Know To Become A Musician By: David Fishman Music can be beautiful, and for those who play an instrument, the musical experience is even richer, especially if you...

The General Midi Standard For The Budding Electro-musician By: Bob Miles One of the problems once faced by wanna-be MIDI musicians was that humans read musical notes differently ...

Midi Glossary For The Neophyte Electro-musician By: Bobby Carnes A MIDI instrument is known alternately as a sound module, a rackmount sampler, a rackmount synth, an external synt...

Ouch! Does it seem like every note you play on your guitar or musical instrument results in pain? Maybe it?s a nagging ache in your neck and shoulder. Perhaps you?ve had ...

The clothes worn by musicians have always sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, helping to stimulate trends that have gone down in history. Today, things are no different. ...