Being in a band can be a whole lot of fun. Here are some tips to help you rock even if you've never been in a band before.
Most jazz, rock and blues bands need drummers and bassists - a good rhythm section - to provide the backbone of the music. Here are some tips on how to find a drummer.
The drummer will be the backbone of your band. If your musicians know they can rely on the drummer and the bass player for a solid rhythmic structure, you've already laid the groundwork for a...
Every rock, blues and jazz band needs a bass player in its ranks. They are just indispensable for holding down the structure of the music. Here's how to find him or her.
If you are looking to hire a bass player for your band, you need to know what to look and listen for in his or her playing. If you haven't found one yet, consult "How to Find a Bassist." Here are...
Whether you're an amateur or a professional, if you're serious about your music, you'll want to team up with people who are equally dedicated to their art and are willing to make a long-term...
No instrument is louder than the drums. In addition to being the loudest, the drums also take up more space than other instruments.
Do you love JT? If so here is a few easy steps to best show your admiration.
Getting bored with what you hear on the radio? Here is a way to educate yourself musically of what is out there.
You’ve discovered a great new recording artist or an under appreciated older one and you’re dying to spread the word. Here are a few tips on how to support (not stalk) your favorites...
Most Coachella first-timers are drawn to the festival by a big-name, headlining act that they're familiar with. But for many Coachella veterans, the real draw is a chance to check out new artists...
So you really dig the blues and the show you’ve wanted to see has finally come around to your neck of the woods. Now there is the concern of how to get the best prices on tickets. By following...
Booking a show for your band is never a walk in the park--especially when you're just starting out. as a general rule, the more popular you are within your city/area the easier it gets to book...
Washington, DC isn’t home only to politics and government but to exciting outdoor concerts and music festivals as well. After you are done visiting the U.S. Capitol and the monuments, enjoy an...
Outdoor concerts are one of the best activities you'll find in Milwaukee. Good music and good company assure you of a memorable time. Follow these steps to enjoy an outdoor concert in this great town.
This article is an offshoot of steps 2 and 3 from the article titled "how to book your first show (locally)". until the glorious day of landing a decent booking agency rolls around be...
This article is an offshoot of steps 3 and 4 from the article titled "how to book your first show (locally). there's an art form and protocol in contacting a club/promoter. just get in the...
After you confirm a show hang up your booking agent hat and put on your publicist one. yeah it's great 'n all that you booked a show but now comes the hard work of getting the word out there. in...
So you've done the hard work, and have your music on a CD or atleast digitized and ready for a CD. Now I'll show you how I made my CD - it took many months or even years of research to find all...
If you are a singer, musician, or songwriter, you will eventually want to join a P.R.O, or Performing Rights Organization. Performing (performance) rights organizations collect license fees on...
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