Live Music

Karaoke is a popular way to spend an evening on the Space Coast of Florida. It allows many people to live out their dream of singing and entertaining in front of a live audience. Karaoke is like...

Here is an article on how to choose the right microphone. There are many different types of microphones for different types of use. Here, I will cover microphones and their uses for vocal performance.

Whether a solo steel drummer for an intimate party or a full steel drum ensemble for a large wedding, there is always demand for live steel drum entertainment. Marketing live steel drum music is...

LED lighting for theatre and live music use is connected and controlled by the Digital Multiplex communications protocol, also known as DMX512, or simply DMX. DMX systems are expandable, allowing...

If you have a difficult piece to accompany on keyboard or piano, you need to prepare properly so you can use scarce rehearsal time to advantage. You may only have one brief rehearsal just before...

You'll understand how to make sure that you are using the services of a reliable overseas talent booking agency to allow you to have the best experience possible. A good agency is imperative to...

Modern lighting fixtures for theater and live music performances are connected and controlled by the Digital Multiplex communications protocol, commonly known as DMX512, or DMX for short. The 512...

Just like bands and solo artists have their own name, so does a DJ. Some of the best and most famous DJ's have had memorable names. Names such as DJ Quik, DJ Lethal, and DJ AM all have short and...

When you play the piano or keyboard, you often need to transpose music, especially if you want to play for singers. If a song is too high, it is not difficult to bring it down one half-step if it...

If you play chords on the keyboard, piano, or any other instrument, you know how boring it can be to always play them in the same way! To get past the beginner stage, you need to learn to play...

Peavey is an audio electronics company that makes many products, from guitars to microphones. Peavey mixers are commonly found in smaller venues, such as coffee shops and churches. As a sound...

If you are a fan of live music and want to get to see more of it up close, perhaps you've considered becoming a roadie and following your favorite band around from show to show. While it might...

Many modern speaker cabinets feature Speakon jacks as well as 1/4-inch jacks for connecting to amplifiers. The Speakon connector features a locking mechanism to avoid a speaker becoming...

In the music business, an artist normally needs a booking agent to help the procure work. A booking agent deals with several artists simultaneously. If you want to get the attention of a booking...

Whether you need a monitor for your home studio or for a venue, you can make your own to customize its design and save money. By following specific instructions, you can make a quality monitor to...

The Internet has opened the doors for millions of people around the world to voice their opinions and views on life, politics, religion, sports and anything else you can imagine. Blogging is...

Balancing your house and stage monitors may seem like a difficult task at first. However, with proper planning and a few basic guidelines, you can achieve the separation between your stage sound...

Choosing a violin that is the ‘perfect fit’ for you can be a challenging yet rewarding task. There are multiple factors that one should consider before making the purchase. Just like any large...

Do you always get stuck with the worst tickets when you buy from Ticketmaster? Is this your first time using Ticketmaster? These tips will help you get started, or help you get much better seats.

Pedals make electric guitar sounds interesting. But there are thousands on the market right now... some good and some bad. Here's how to find the best ones for you.

There is no right or wrong way to DJ. Every DJ learns mixing techniques from others, but each creates his own style. The art of being a DJ is simply matching and mixing beats and songs, and by...

Even though the concert may be wild and out of control in the stands, what better way is there to take the live music experience to another level than with backstage passes? Backstage passes allow...

The most difficult part of building or sustaining a music band or group is bringing the right people together to create music that is unique and yet has mass appeal. Many musicians have unique...

So, you are tired of playing tiny shows with meager earnings. You are tired of playing with bands that aren't even in the same genre as your band. There is only one way to stop it. You need to...

When most people try to buy tickets to a concert or sporting event online, they are usually trying to buy more than one ticket. Once pairs or groups of tickets next to each other are no longer...

I used to sell tickets online so I have a few tricks to tell you on how to get in to shows and games for a cheap price.

Have you tried to teach yourself how to play a guitar, only to get through a few lessons and give up? If you’re trying to learn a guitar on your own, not only do you have to put yourself in the...

Are you having trouble setting up or figuring out what exactly you need to setup up a rudimentary sound system for a concert? Here are some tips that will hopefully help.

If you have ever played guitar with cables plugged in, then you have probably noticed how often they can get in your way. They can come unplugged, trip you and restrict your movement. A perfect...

Running a mixing board has challenges related to the scope of the instruments and vocalists you are inputting. Whether you are running a mixing board for an orchestra or for a karaoke singer, the...

For someone to perform a song on stage takes more than just vocal technique and ability. It takes good presence and delivery of the song. We have all heard that song where, even though the person...

Piano is a versatile instrument, capable of playing both lead and rhythm parts in the bass or treble clef. The piano often used as an accompanying instrument for vocalists, primarily in talent...

Gospel choirs sing music that has the potential to lift spirits and change lives. The chilling harmonies and powerful solos performed by these choirs can attract a wide range of music lovers. If...

Depending on what location you want in a concert can determine how expensive your tickets will be. Here are some great ways to get cheaper concert tickets.

World Pulse Festival is awesome. If you've never attended this FREE Christian concert you must. 60,000 or more people from many different states pack into the lawn of Lesea Broadcasting and enjoy...

It may seem daunting to be your own booking agent, but for anyone with a freelance career in the arts, it truly puts you in charge of your artistic and financial destiny. In this article, we'll...

A nonprofit function focuses on raising money for a cause without turning a profit, and a benefit concert is no different. There are many people, such as performers, who are willing to provide...

Who doesn't love going to concerts? Who doesn't love paying to go to concerts? I'm sure no one really WANTS to pay for them. But there are ways to find free concerts with big named artists- you...

If you have a passion for music or just musical artists in general, then getting a free backstage pass is probably the equivalent of a dream come true. Although many tales of getting backstage...

Attending a popular concert can be an exciting experience. While it may be easier to watch a taped performance from your couch, nothing quite compares to the thrill of seeing and hearing your...

If you've played any number of local shows with your band you know that your live sound can vary greatly from your recorded or practice sound. This is due to a variety of reasons ranging from not...

With the Internet becoming a primary source of ticket purchases during the past decade, online ticket brokers have made it almost impossible to find good concert seats at a decent price. Often,...

Play records at different speeds when trying to match beats. Learn more about creating transitions between records in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Get beat counts as close as possible when transitioning records. Learn more DJ techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Even experienced DJs may need several tries to match beats. Learn more DJ tips and techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

A DJ will listen to a transition on headphones before playing it over a speaker in a club. Learn more about DJing in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Try matching beats on several different records. Learn when to be satisfied with a beat-matching attempt in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Stop the turntable when you find the first beat you want. Learn more about matching beats in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Try different pitch settings when matching beats. Learn more DJ techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Give your matched beats a full listen before playing in a club. Learn more about DJ tips in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.