Bands & Artists Videos

Want to know how to start a rock band? Yup, that's me and my band in the video above. I'm the bassist in the white hat. My band and I have been together for over five years now and have played...

CDs can be sold online at cdbaby.com, which allows musicians to register their CD to be sold and distributed by the Web site. Advertise a CD, contact mp3 sites and ship CDs with tips from a...

In order to be a professional singer and songwriter, a person must dedicate themselves to developing their craft and promote it through performances and networking. Book shows and make CDs as a...

In order to make a music CD, a musician should have a bunch of songs ready to record before hiring an engineer, or buy a recording program, such as Protools. Make a music CD in a recording studio...

When promoting a concert, a musician should make posters to spread around the area, and they should provide information about the show on myspace.com or facebook.com. Get people to come to a music...

In music, there are different types of time signatures, with 4-4 being the most common as it represents four quarter notes in a measure. Discover how beats and measures work in time signatures...

For female musicians, a number of online communities are available to help beginners, including femalemusician.com and gogirlsmusic.com. Network with other female musicians by following tips from...

In music, there are several symbols to represent rhythm, including quarter notes, whole notes, eighth notes and more. Create rhythm by combining different rhythm values with tips from a...

Music causes different emotions by stimulating a primal part of the brain and by creating conflict between the consonant and the dissonant. Discover ways in which music evokes different emotions...

A piano makes a sound when a key is struck, which in turn causes a hammer inside to hit a string. Learn about how piano wires vary in width and tightness with tips from a professional musician in...

Cheap CDs can be bought on the Internet by looking at ebay.com, itunes.com or craigslist.com. Look for cheap CDs online by visiting auction sites or mp3 Web sites with tips from a professional...

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...

Guitars make sound through vibrations made by plucking their strings. Vibrations bounce off of the hollow walls of the guitar's body to make sound. Learn how guitar strings can be tightened to...

Writing a blues song is as simple as knowing a basic 12-bar blues structure and chord progression. Write a blues song that has repetitious and emotional lyrics with tips from a professional...

Joining a music CD club is a great way to get discounted CDs by paying regular price for one CD a month. Search for music CD clubs at bmg.com or yourmusic.com with tips from a professional...

The first step in piano lessons is gaining access to a piano and practicing everyday. Look for a neighborhood music teacher at takelessons.com and buy some sheet music with tips from a...

An art song is essentially poetry set to music that is usually in the genre of classical music, whether it's Beethoven or contemporary classical music. Use an art song to express emotion that is...

A good song conveys a message effectively, is coherent, has a structure that makes sense, and makes people move. Discover some traits of good songs and musical communication with tips from a...

A music club has a monthly fee, but it's a good place to find Christian music and buy CDs at low prices. Find Christian music through BMG or Columbia house with tips from a professional musician...

In order to start a rock and roll band, a person should play an instrument, practice the instrument and then find other musicians. Find potential band members by looking on www.craigslist.com with...

Cheap CDs can be bought at a local CD store, on the Internet, from iTunes, or from sellers of used CDs. Discover the best places to buy cheap CDs, or other forms of music, with tips from a...

A DJ should have a good personality, the right equipment and a desire to please. Decide whether or not to be a mobile DJ with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Yellow pages, web sites and business cards are all options for Mobile DJ advertising. Advertise as a mobile DJ with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

A good rule of thumb is to price DJ entertainment packages in the middle of the pack. Price for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Listening to the bride, groom and family is an important part of the mobile DJ business. Talk to the bride and groom when mobile DJing at a wedding reception with tips from a professional DJ in...

Do not take any business negotiations seriously until a deposit has been made. Suggest deposits for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Arrange to meet with the bride and groom to plan the music for the reception. Set up a meeting before the reception when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Mobile DJs must keep the momentum and format going during wedding receptions. Decide on a format when mobile DJing at a wedding reception with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

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.

A DJ will only be able to play 12-15 songs an hour. Take requests 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.

Arrive no less than an hour before a gig to set up equipment. Set up equipment when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Professional mobile DJs get directions to gigs well in advance of the event. Learn how to get directions to gigs when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Mobile DJs should ask about dress code attire prior to a gig. Dress appropriately when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

A mobile DJ should not drink while on the job. The DJ is there to make sure everyone else has a good time. Decide whether or not to drink at gigs when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ...

Mobile Djs should prepare to introduce the Bride and Groom and other members of the wedding party prior to the wedding reception. Introduce the bride and groom when mobile DJing at a wedding...

Professional mobile DJs know when the party is over. Sometimes a DJ is payed to play a certain length of time. Know when the party is over when mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in...

Mobile DJing is about playing music other people want to hear. Get reasons to be a mobile DJ with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Work as an intern for a DJ in order to learn how to entertain an audience. Get started as a mobile DJ with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Balancing the convenience of iPods and laptops with the showmanship of turntables is difficult. Choose between turntables, iPods, an laptops for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in...

A real basic amplifier will be enough to meet most DJs' needs. Choose an amplifier for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Mobile DJs must choose appropriate speakers when playing medium to small rooms. Choose speakers for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

A wireless microphone offers mobility, but sometimes that batteries don't last long enough. Choose a microphone for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Use electrical tape to secure cables for safety reasons. Connect cables for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

When plugging in equipment, Mobile DJ should be sure to have extension cords handy. Power sources are sometimes located in hard to reach places. Plug in equipment for mobile DJing with tips from a...

Set the mood with appropriate lighting for the even being DJed. Choose lights for mobile DJing with tips from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Cheap DJ mixers can be found on the Internet or auction sites such as eBay. Get tips for buying a cheap DJ mixer in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music production instructor.

A professional DJ will need a professional DJ mixer with multiple channels and even a notebook connection. Get recommendations for the best DJ mixers in this free music career video from a...

A hip hop beat is generally a little slower than a techno beat. Learn how to make a hip hop beat in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music production instructor.

A DJ booth contains a DJ's sound sources and mixing equipment. See a DJ booth set up in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music production instructor.