Don’t let the gear you have limit you and your creativity. You need to think of ways to use the stuff you already have around you to create the music you love.
Read More Use what you already have to create great musicI wanted to come up with a few ideas for you if you are dealing with lost revenue from a gig being cancelled. My hope is that you can use these ideas for a cancelled gig under any circumstances.
Read More What to do when your gig is cancelledThere are times when we feel like we are in a creative rut. One trick I have found useful is to get inspired by other forms of art.
Read More Be inspired by other artHave you wondered how some bands get such engaged fans? They made their message about the fans and not the band.
Read More It’s all about your fans and not youCover bands can be a great outlet for musicians looking to play out live. Even if they aren’t comfortable writing original material. It is a great way to make some extra money as well. The more experienced musician can do well in a cover band without putting a lot of work into it even. But […]
Read More Why your cover bands need to keep things freshCrowdfunding is an amazing tool when used properly and to its full potential. It allows fans to be part of the creative process. Unfortunately, many bands often shy away from sites like gofundme and Kickstarter, because of the way they’ve been misused by others. Many artists fear that they’ll look like beggars or scam artists, taking advantage of people.
Read More CROWDFUNDING: AM I A DOUCHE BAG FOR DOING IT?Nothing comes easy and it usually takes many years to get to a point where you become successful. Remember, persistence wins the game.
Read More Persistence Wins the GameWhat original musician doesn’t want to play more and better shows? You can make it easier on yourself by using some effective strategies that help me book 200 shows a year. I pay my bills exclusively with music, and I’ll tell you how.
Read More ELEVEN WINNING STRATEGIES FOR SELLING YOUR BANDAfter years of playing guitar in bands, I have learned the hard way that there are some things that I need to bring to every show. Most of these items are well worth the investment and you might already own these items.
Read More 5 important things every guitarist should haveAs we grow our online presence for our music, we need to pay attention to how things look. The main graphics banners on social media is one thing that we need to get correct to make a big impact.
Read More How to make great social media banners