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Finding Musical Inspiration: How To Avoid Unhealthy Creativity Boosters With Your Band

January 31, 2024 / Music Therapy & Mental Health

Not all sources of creativity are created equal. While band culture may apply pressures to get high or drunk to be at your most creative, it may not offer the inspiration you’re aspiring for. Your bandmates rely on you to contribute your unique ideas when writing music. Instead of defaulting to what other musicians have

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Must-Have Gear for a Traveling Musician

January 31, 2024 / Music, Travel

As a musician, being able to travel is one of the many perks, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. For musicians on the move, having the right gear can be a game-changer, ensuring that the rhythm never falters, whether you’re on the road, in the air, or exploring new landscapes.

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A Musician’s Guide to Enhancing Visual Appeal and Stage Presence

December 10, 2023 / Music Business

As talented as you are, it takes more than that to be a successful musician today. Combining your musical talent with a captivating stage presence and persona is fundamental for success because it helps you stand out. There are hundreds of thousands of artists in your respective genre, vying for the attention of the same

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From Driveway to Stage: A Garage Musician’s Guide

November 17, 2023 / Music Business

The idea of having a garage band is nothing new. People have been doing it for decades — playing in the garage as a way to get in some solid practice, connect with bandmates, and perform for the neighborhood. But, while many garage musicians stay right where they are, it doesn’t have to be that

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Check out my Album of Original Songs

November 2, 2023 / Adam Harkus Music, Music Production, Songwriting

The Blogging Musician hasn’t always been about Blogging about Music. In the beginning, I focussed more on the music itself. Back when I started blogging around 8 years ago, one of my main motivators was to have a home for my original music, that could easily be shared with the wider public. Since then, the

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Non-Musical Ways to Overcome the Musician’s Creative Block

October 24, 2023 / Music Business

As a musician who likely makes some or all of your income off your music, it can be very scary to have a block that stops you in your tracks. Losing your inspiration or the right words can be challenging, and the more strain you put on yourself to try and create, the harder it

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Why Learning to Play Other Instruments Will Make You a Better Guitarist

September 29, 2023 / Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Music Lessons

It might seem strange to suggest that mastering the trumpet would help you to become a better guitarist, but the honest truth is that there are plenty of reasons why improving your musical repertoire can and will help you to become a better guitarist – and musician – overall. So, if you want to understand

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Stringing Along: Moving Guitars, Violins, and Other String Instruments Safely

September 19, 2023 / Music Business

When you’re a musician, your instrument might as well be your baby. You would do just about anything to make sure it stays safe and in pristine condition. That becomes harder to do when you’re moving and a variety of factors feel out of your control. Stressing over putting your guitar in the back of

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First Things To Learn On Guitar

July 13, 2023 / Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tricks

If you are an absolute beginner on guitar there are a few steps you can take to help with your overall success rate! After all, playing music is not easy and requires some hills and hurdles to overcome so it’s best to take a proper approach. Here are some of the first things you need

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