Bands & Artists

Writing a new song for any instrument is a difficult task that can seem like a difficult undertaking. The reality is that songwriting can be easy and fun. Use this guide to learn basic tips on...

It is important to include a cover letter when you send a demo to a potential producer. It should be concise and include pertinent information about your career and songs--it should impress and...

Soundcrank is an online iTunes site. When you create an account and listen on-line you will have new songs recommended. Connect with your friends and share songs. Then, when you sync your iPod it...

So you wanna be a rocker huh? Well there are a lot of ways to learn. You could go to a guitar teacher, get some books or dvds, join a website, any number of things, but if you prefer to teach...

Music has a powerful potential to affect society for good or for evil. The music of a society can both reflect the collective consciousness of the culture and transform it. The words and music can...

MySpace allows its users to personalize their profiles in a number of ways, including the layout, biography, pictures and -- more recently -- MySpace music playlists. These playlists allow you to...

So you wanna be a rock and roll star? Well I can't promise that, but you can have a lot of fun playing in a band. But it may not be as easy as some think.

Your a musician/songwriter so now what? The business of music can pay off if you set the right foundation.

You are an unsigned artist who just created a great original song that the whole world needs to hear! How do you protect and share your treasure with the entire world when you do not have record...

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...

MySpace, one of the world's most popular social networking sites, provides free distribution and promotion of original music to any musician who creates a MySpace profile. Thousands of artists,...

The age of computer recording and the proliferation of Internet media has brought with it a host of new opportunities for independent artists to market and sell their product on their own terms,...

Who doesn't love music? Here are some tips for updating your music library.

You will learn the basics of DJ'ing on a laptop so you can go out and sound like a pro DJ!

For those of you wondering, "how can I let the world know I am a great musician" or just wondering how to sell your music: this article is for you.

Many companies charge you money to listen to music you love. I tunes music downloads from apple cost money, CD's and other music downloads cost money and free on line radio doesn't always play...

I had originally self-released my debut CD in early 2009. In this article, I explain what I did and how you can make your dream into a reality, as well. Because of my hard work and creativity...

Are you tired of your music? This article will teach you how to find new music that you like based on your current favorites.

As a producer I see bands come in to the studio process unprepared all the time. It is often my job to make sure that this doesn't happen once the money machine starts moving. I have learned...

If you are an independent band or a touring band then most of your time will be spent touring and building a fan base. In order to make the most of your shows and impress your listeners you want...

You're daughter is fascinated with The Jonas Brothers. CD’s, Concerts, Shrieks and wall full of posters, you’re almost hating them. But if you want to deal with the situation, here are some tips.

Sick of your current music, or you like it but you want to find some songs to show off to your friends?? Find some cool songs that maybe even your friends don't know about!

Want to build a really rad set list for your next live show? Do you have to impress a promoter or a possible love interest? These simple rules will create the perfect set to wow the audience.

If you're one of the people who still buys CDs, you know there's worse than purchasing one only to walk away liking one or two songs. Wouldn't it be great if you could preview a CD for free,...

Are you bored with your music library and find yourself skipping through every other song? Maybe you are frustrated with Top 40 songs on the radio that all start to sound the same after a while. ...

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...

Michael Jackson, the king of pop, shocked the whole world when he died due to cardiac arrest in late June 2009. As one of the most influential people in music history, fans all over the world have...

Are you a fan of Alvin and the Chipmunks? Their songs are so cute! If you are ever bored and want to hear what the Chipmunk's songs sound like "unChipmunkized" follow these steps!

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...

Power Pop is that level of rock music that falls somewhere above bubble gum but below heavy metal. But even in that broad category, it has a niche as music that is commercially accessible, hovers...

In order to market CDs and songs, a musician can produce their own CDs, play concerts and sell music at their shows, or they can pitch their songs to more famous artists to perform. Market CDs and...

Great mobile DJs choose wedding reception songs people like to dance to. Choose songs when mobile DJing at a wedding reception with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Mobile DJs ask the bride and groom which wedding songs they do not want played. Know what songs not to play when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Now that you are a professional DJ, how can you improve and become a better DJ? Get tips on changing tempo and picking out songs in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music...

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

Lyrics touch us, beats move us. Music is in the blood and it is in the heart; sadly, however, music is not always in our ear. You probably own most of your favorite music, but not all, it is,...

Country and pop superstar Taylor Swift had a debut album with five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, two albums in the top ten at the end of 2008 and an album (Fearless) that...

An open mic is a perfect venue for a fledgling musical performer. If you have a lot of experience playing and/or singing and private, and would like to share your talent with an audience, consider...

To become a platinum recording artist, make connections with important people in the music industry, play a lot of shows, get songs on the Internet, and create a few catchy songs that are easy to...

Creating a playlist of your favorite songs online is very easy. In just a few simple steps you will be quickly on your way to having a wonderful collection of music that you can access anytime...

Chris Brown is one of the top singers in his generation and with each new song comes another hit to add to his list. If you have never heard of this performer, then chances are by the end of this...

Nearly every musician out there would love nothing more than to quit his or her day job and make enough money as a performing artist to pay the bills. There are a few simple steps one can follow...

Many bands are led by a singer-songwriter, someone who has most of the artistic control over the song. Usually, in this kind of band the singer will come in with an idea already worked out. If she...

Music is great to listen to when you are stressed out, when you are at a party, in your car, or just want to relax. There are many ways you can find new music that you will enjoy.

If you are interested in writing music, but you don't want to perform it or sell it, you might be better off being a music ghostwriter. This will allow you to sell your music without actually...

This article is for people who hear "1999" on the radio and wonder if Prince is worth exploring, and how to go about becoming a real purple Prince fan.

So, you've finished recording and mixing your CD. You have your finished mixes saved as 24-bit WAV files, all ready to deliver to the mastering engineer for that final spit and polish. What else...

Planning music for a wedding can be daunting. This article gives you the top 10 tips for choosing the right music for your wedding. Written by a professional who has played hundreds of weddings,...

Creating a good set list can make your band's performance more polished and effective. This article tells you how to put songs together so they flow well and have more impact on the audience.

So you’ve been listening to the “Man in Black” and you want to learn to sing like him? Hey, if Joaquin Phoenix can do it, why can’t you? It’s not that difficult to impersonate this rock and roll...