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Control Your Mental Health to Better Your Creative Output
When you’re a full-time musician, it’s easy to feel as though you always have to be “on.” Whether you’re performing every night, writing constantly, or trying to publicize your music with interviews and appearances, keeping up your physical and mental health is important. It can also be exhausting. Unfortunately, your mental health can take a…
Recording Music at a Professional Level From An At-Home Studio
The last couple of decades has seen music production become gradually more accessible. Between more affordable equipment and Recording Music at a Professional Level From An At-Home Studio Nevertheless, you still need to make sure your audience gets the highest quality audio you can provide them with. This means that no matter how do-it-yourself (DIY)…
3 Tips for Touring in a Van
The van is a staple of the touring lifestyle. You could even say its role on the road to musical success has achieved legendary status. But it is more than a symbol. It is a vital tool in your ability to reach and connect with audiences. This is not to say you should just treat…
Why Music is Crucial to the Humanities
If we wanted to talk about the benefits of music, you’d be reading this all day. Even then, music is so personal that it’s impossible to cover just how much it means to each individual who listens to it, plays it, or appreciates it. Because music is often referred to as the “universal language,” it…
Staying Healthy on a Musician’s Budget
The industry demands a lot from musicians. If you’re an independent artist that’s just starting out, you could run yourself ragged trying to promote your music, play shows, and get noticed. If you’re an established touring band, you could quickly burn out from playing shows every day, meeting with the press, or writing new music. …
Daily Habits to Improve Your Musicality
As a musician, a lot of your creativity probably comes naturally. But, being a successful musician is about more than letting your imagination drive you. It’s about actually honing your craft and being the best you can be. That’s why the saying “practice makes perfect” has stood the test of time. Most musicians agree that…
Getting Connected within the Music Industry
The necessary social distancing and safety protocols associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were a major blow to the music industry, with many artists unable to make money due to the lack of touring. Now that vaccines are making the rounds, musicians are again able to get out into the world, share their music, and advance…
Safety Tips for Touring During COVID-19 Transitions
It is fair to say that 2020 was a terrible year for musicians. The arrival of COVID-19 and the necessary social distancing measures made it nearly impossible to go on the road and play shows for the hungry masses. While more well-known bands could probably get by, less famous artists have been counting the days…
The Prevalence of Mental Health Struggles Among Musicians
It’s easy for people to stereotype musicians as carefree and fun. There are so many depictions of a “rock n’ roll” lifestyle that musicians have been painted a certain way over the years. But because of that, most people don’t consider the fact that their favorite performers could be struggling with mental health issues. According…