Bands & Artists

The A&R Registry: You need A&R contacts in order to shop your material. All major entertainment attorneys and professional A list managers use one reference for keeping up with A&Rs...

An instrumental solo in a song can be highly expressive even though it uses no words. One way to construct solos is to use different scales that fit with the chord structure of the song. It takes...

You will learn how to get more page views, more song plays, and get more fans.

Independent musicians quickly come to realize that commercial radio exposure is an unlikely prospect, and instead concentrate their efforts on online radio stations. Their audiences may be...

Country music today covers a broader spectrum of genres than it used to, with many country artists combining pop musical qualities with traditional fare. This has led many country bands and...

Promoting your music takes investing in demo CDs to be given away for free, notifying people on social networking sites of your shows and creating a buzz about your music. Promoting your band is a...

There was a time when soliciting record deals was a long, drawn-out affair that required the physical mailing of an artist's promotional materials and attempts to set up face-to-face meetings with...

Creating an artist, album and song are all interrelated concepts. A person interested in music develops themselves into an artist. An artist creates music in the form of songs. Songs are pieced...

Starting a record label is easier than you might think. When people think of record labels, they often think of the major labels like Columbia, Warner Brothers, Atlantic, etc., but it's important...

Linkin Park is an American rock band from California. Classified as a "Nu-Metal" band, Linkin Park has a musical style based on many genres of music. This band has been influenced heavily by...

So you like to Sing and You have been told that you have a great voice. How do you take that and become a wedding singer. Here is a step by step process that will help you get started.

Releasing a CD independently is an intriguing proposition for many musicians. With the technology of today, it has gotten much easier to release an album without the support of a record label,...

Getting into music isn't difficult, but making a name for yourself in the music business is a challenging effort. There are many bands and solo musicians who are good and never make it out of...

Demi Lovato is one of the best young singers on the market right now. She had a really unique situation in that she sings very different kinds of music from the music she listens to. The music...

Vanessa Hudgens has a pretty successful singing career to go along with her acting resume. I'm sure a lot of you would like to know how to emulate that success. Well, as an LA resident of the...

Submitting your music to record labels, small and large, is no simple task. It is, in fact, the holy grail quest that most of us musicians seek throughout our entire lives. That being said, it's...

Do you want to learn to sing better? Learn how from a professional singer.

Making a hit single doesn't happen by accident. In most cases, it is the end result of a lot of collaboration, marketing and creativity. There is a formula for success, or more like several rules...

Organizing a Christian outdoor concert achieves a number of ends. There is an opportunity to showcase quality Christian music, minister the “good news” to kids of all ages, have some fun and show...

Memorial booklet programs were handed out to attendees of the Michael Jackson memorial service. The booklets depict beautiful full color pictures of the life of Michael Jackson. The booklets are...

A backing track provides musical accompaniment for a vocalist when live musicians aren't available. Backing tracks are also used to fill out the sound of a live band and add ambiance to a live...

Independent music artists received more Grammies in 2009 than major label artists, setting the stage for new opportunities that bypass the traditional route for selling music. In a new era of...

The whole world is shocked by Michael Jackson's sudden death. He was a magnificent entertainer and will always be a music legend. His death is a terrible tragedy, and the whole world will need...

What's up people? I chose to write this article because my younger brothers are on their way to starting their own Rock n Roll band. I'm their manager. They don't want to tell you all their band's...

As independent artists have become empowered by the advent of social marketing and an ever-increasing number of Internet distribution outlets, record labels are not as necessary and all-powerful...

Keeping time is the most important thing a drummer does. The entire band relies on the drummer to maintain basic timing, style and rhythm of the music. But no matter how talented and dexterous, if...

So you love to sing or write songs, you're in a band, you've developed your skills on an instrument, and you want to share it with the world or be the next big thing? Well, here's an article that...

How to get yourself ready to take the stage at an open mike night.

If you are looking for publicity for your charity, business or radio station, plan a girl's night out for your customers. The goal is to meet your clients, listeners or contributors and to make...

So you think it would be cool to meet Bret Michaels in person, after having spent the past three winters watching Rock of Love. Maybe you've followed his music since the 80's, or perhaps you are...

If you are in a band or a musical artist you may hate the idea of selling your music and your art. However, in order to do what you love you will need money to survive and most importantly to get...

Typically, the production of a record takes much longer than you initially anticipate. Scheduling conflicts, deadlines and life experiences all come into play. Here I will offer insight on how...

As with every other facet of a recording session, we know that anything can change. Choosing the best location for the recording is key. Adapting to this will make you a much more well-rounded...

Occasionally, you discover a new challenge in the unpredictable world of music recording. Maybe the recording environment isn't sufficient for drums. Or you just want to create a unique sound for...

School bands are costly to run. Instruments, uniforms and transportation to parades and events must be provided. The school district and parents often cannot afford the cost, which can be in the...

What You Need To Do To Form or Join A Rock Band.

Going to a concert of your favorite band is blast, but having coveted backstage passes can increase your concert going experience, exponentially. By following the steps outlined in this article,...

Hannah Montana is one of the most famous young singers in the world. It seems that all kids adore Montana and own her CDs. Often fans ask if they can talk to her online. It turns out that you can,...

So you've recorded, mixed and mastered your own CD and you have boxes of replicated and beautifully shrink-wrapped CDs stacked in your closet. Now the real work begins: you have to sell...

I want to be a Rock Star. Yes, I have always wanted to be one, ever since the day I picked up my first guitar. I was 10 at the time, and I could just see myself up there on stage, jamming, and...

So you wanna form a band and get your music on the Internet? I know, you see all your idols on stage on those video shows smashing away on their electric guitars and you imagine yourself, the rock...

You might be a songwriter or a singer or a musician, and you feel like you need to advance your career by moving to Nashville Music City USA. How many of us dream of being successful with our...

Meeting your favorite musician isn't impossible. Depending on how popular they are, some can be tougher than others to meet and greet. But most people never even try! Here are some tips on how to...

Writing a biography about a musician can be a difficult and daunting task. Whether you are writing a book about a deceased musician or writing a biography for a living musician as a promotional...

Often regarded as little more than a Mongolian barre chorder, the Stooges' late guitarist, Ron Asheton, proved to be one of rock's most resourceful and creative presences. From the elementary...

Are you crazy about Britney? Do you really, really want to go see her live during her Circus tour... but waited too long to buy tickets and now they are all sold out? In this article, I will help...

Has the Guitar Hero and Rock Band craze inspired you to make your own band? If so, you are certainly not alone. From garage start-ups to piano lounge singers, people of all ages and musical...

Becoming a rock singer isn't easy. Many rock singers travel with a band and crisscross the country, performing in venues great, small and in between. Other rock singers are solo artists. Some...

If you are a musician who is ready to be discovered, you'll need to get the word out about yourself to industry professionals. The best way to convince them that you are an emerging star is to...

Started a new band and have no idea where to go from there? Well here are some simple steps you can take to promote your band and music. Promoting and practicing are the two key components in...