Why study music composition at all? Don’t feel bad; many musicians have never learned music composition. If you have time to study music composition, consider yourself ahead of the crowd. Music and harmony benefit the brain and other regions of the body. Learning how to compose music increases intelligence and may give you better memory. […]
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As a musician, you have a unique opportunity to both share your gift and inspire positive change in the world. You don’t need to be a platinum-selling artist to make a difference and support causes you believe in. Creating a charity fundraiser is a great way to get your fans and supporters interested in those
Playing it Forward: A Musician’s Guide to Charity Fundraising Read Post »
The blues genre is the precursor to jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, and many other styles. Those genres just increased the speed, added a strong backbeat, and simply gave it a new name. Like folk music, the blues are relatively easy to play if you know the basics of the genre. Here are some tips for
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A Low-wattage valve guitar amplifier: Something I’ve never considered before, but lately, I’ve come to fully appreciate their charms. So what do I mean by a low-wattage valve guitar amplifier? I’m not talking 15 or even 5 watts, still too loud for the neighbours in the world of valves. I’m talking 1 watt or less,
Low-Wattage Valve Guitar Amplifier – 5 Benefits Read Post »
I’m proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Donner Music: A musical instrument company founded in 2012. About Donner Music Since 2012, Donner has been committed to creating new experiences in music and performance. This is what drove Donner as a pioneer of the mini pedals, which brought the joy of musical performance to
Donner Music @ The Blogging Musician Read Post »
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
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After using GarageBand for iPad for almost 2 years, here are the top 5 missing features I’ve noticed along the way, with workarounds. Is it still the best DAW experience out there? GarageBand for iPad missing feature #1. No Track Routing or Grouping. Track routing (or bussing) is a really useful feature, for example, to
GarageBand for iPad: 5 Missing Features. Read Post »
There’s never been a better time to pursue a career as an independent musician. You no longer have to depend on major record labels to give you “permission” to share your art with the world. But there’s one problem that many independent musicians still face — getting the right beats. You might think you’ll have to
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Surely every beginner or more experienced musician has wondered about his or her own style. The desire for individuality and identity is understandable, but is it possible to create your own “style” of music from scratch? The question is ambiguous because everything has already been invented in one way or another, because none of the
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