The life of a musician can be very rewarding, but it can come with its fair share of health risks. Between the repetitive movements necessary to play your instrument to the constant touring and proximity to other people, there are plenty of opportunities to get sick or hurt. The good news is that there are […]
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Many of us associate a professional recording studio with professional musicians, perfecting their latest platinum-selling album. However, booking studio time makes perfect sense for artists of any level. Here are 10 benefits of using a professional recording studio vs home recording. 1. A professional producer I’ve been producing music for over 30 years, so although
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Going on tour is an exciting opportunity. You get to connect with audiences in a more meaningful way than you can through your recordings. Not to mention that touring is likely to be the most lucrative part of your income as a musician. Nevertheless, going on tour can be something of a logistical behemoth. Without
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If you’re a musician, you already know that the quality of your performance is the most important factor when you’re on stage. If you play badly or your songs are boring, you’ll lose your audience in an instant. However, did you know that the way you look also has a part to play in how
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I’ve finally put to be bed all the ideas and thoughts I had flying about for years, and released my first ‘proper’ album This is Who I am. With the slate now clean. I thought I’d put together a diary of the songwriting process from beginning idea to final cut, so here it is….. The
Songwriting Diary #1 : From nothing to something. Read Post »
Introducing Autumn Breeze; A new song written, produced, and performed by Harson Robkus. Who are Harson Robkus? Harson Robkus are me and David Robson, a songwriting duo from North Shields, UK. We’ve been in bands together going back 30 years and have been writing songs together for almost as long. Autumn Breeze by Harson Robkus
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How to setup your own home recording studio including the hardware and software involved and tackles the problem of latency Mic and Mic stand There are 2 basic types of reasonably priced microphone; Dynamic and Condenser. If like most people, you don’t have the luxury of a sound-proofed room, and are setting up a studio
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Learning music is quite fun, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It takes a lot of practice, improvement, and mentoring as there’s always something to learn. In fact, some of the most prominent artists continue to practice regularly to improve and hone their musical talent consistently. Musical instruments are undoubtedly necessary, and you can easily
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My Top 10 Home Music Production Tips for Singer-Songwriters. #1: Get Set Up Before you start, you’ll need a decent hardware and software setup with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) at the heart of it. Please visit my post How to set up a simple Home Recording Studio for all the info. #2 : Decide on
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