It’s Christmas time again was originally written written way back in 2021, but I’m now proud to announce its completion and release. I’ve always wanted to write a song about Christmas, or more specifically about the joy of kids at Christmas, of waiting for Santa, building snowmen, and sledging till sundown. Of course, a Christmas […]
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Starting a music career can be both exhilarating and opportunistic all at once. Whether one is an upcoming artist or a musician trying to find his way back into the market, visibility within the populated music sector must be earned tactically. Following are five ways you can make sure that your music career gets off
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Trying to break into the music industry can be frustrating if you’re an aspiring artist looking to land your first record deal. You’ll encounter plenty of rejection when sending samples to music executives and may find that folks overlook your efforts in favor of more trendy bands and artists. Rather than seeing rejections as failures,
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Rock journalist Steve Rosen has been interviewing the most iconic guitarists and musicians for five decades. He is the author of eight music biographies including his most recent book on Edward Van Halen. The 580-page, self-published hardback is titled Tonechaser – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey with Edward Van Halen. Rosen met the late and legendary
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Creating the perfect home music space involves more than just placing a few speakers and instruments in a room. It’s about designing an environment that enhances sound quality, provides comfort, and inspires creativity. Whether you’re a passionate musician, an avid listener, or a casual enthusiast, optimizing your home music space can elevate your experience. Here’s
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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Slash is best known for his work as the lead guitarist in bands like Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, and other side projects. He came to fame in the 80’s when the electric guitar and shredding solos were at their peak. His playing style mix
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Today, being a musician requires skills other than musical abilities, and hopefully, melting faces with killer guitar solos isn’t the only thing you’re good at. In order for you to be a successful musician today, you will need utilize or learn other, non-music related skills. It’s the difference between playing to an empty dance floor
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The time has come to grow our community of contributors and readers. Welcome to the brand new Forums page! I’ve decided to set up a bunch of forums on the site to bring our readers and contributors together, ask questions and share thoughts. I’ve tried to make it as simple and accessible as possible. so
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For some musicians, playing instruments and writing songs is a vocational profession. You’re getting paid to express yourself and are rewarded for the time you dedicated to learning your scales and refining your style. However, you may find that being a musician makes it hard to pursue other hobbies. After all, you’ll need to invest
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