If someone were to tell you 10 years ago that VSTs and virtual instruments were going to take over hardware instruments such as synthesizers, you would probably laugh in their faces. We are now living in the day and age where technology has become so great that VSTs are now able to compete and in […]
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All bands, whatever genre, release merchandise to be able to promote themselves effortlessly. Fans see this as a way to somehow connect with their idols. Why is band merchandise something members should focus on, especially during tours and concerts? First, it helps generate revenue. Second, any product that a fan wears is instantly a promotion.
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True musicians know how to practise until their fingers bleed, drool over iconic musical locations, and generally spend every waking minute itching to get their hands on their instruments. Still, for all of the obsessiveness, there’s one area of the day where music often doesn’t get a due amount of attention: the morning. Musicians are
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Introducing the latest addition to the Blogging Musician’s growing community of guest writers: Indiana Lee. Indiana Lee is a writer and classically trained cellist from the Pacific Northwest who enjoys covering topics related to music, social justice, and workplace issues. In her downtime, she enjoys listening to podcasts, playing board games, and ordering takeout. You
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For years I’ve stuck with the same home-recording setup of a PC running Ableton Live 8 and a BOSS BR-800. Is it time to switch to Apple’s Garageband for iPad? Bringing back the golden years of home recording. Back in the days before Garageband even existed, I used to work through most of my ideas
Garageband: Time to switch? Read Post »
A life spent touring on the road sounds like a dream come true … to a high school freshman trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. A veteran musician will tell you that such a pleasant, picturesque fantasy is far from reality… The honest truth is, life on the
Healthy Living Tips for Musicians on the Road Read Post »
Music in High Fidelity: A Brief History of the Tech that Paved the Way for Sound Today. By Sally Collins. The first major breakthrough when it comes to in-home music was made in 1877 when Thomas Edison unveiled his creation: the phonograph (you probably know it as a record player). Since then, there have been
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Ashley Halsey, a mother of two children, still finds time to write professionally at Lucky Assignments and Gum Essays, both of which have allowed her to become involved with projects all over the country. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and attending business events. Ashley’s Articles @ The Blogging Musician: How to Rapidly Increase your
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Social media is a great way to connect with fans, but if you’re looking to make some real money from your band, it’s not an amazing business tool. Often, you’ll end up being enticed to spend way too much money on something which doesn’t have a long future anyway – apps come and go, and
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