Many musicians who work a day job feel like there’s not enough time in the day for both a full-time job and regular gigs. Balancing these two sides can be very complicated, especially when you want to dedicate a major part of your day to your music. You might even wonder, “Is it even possible...
Whether you’re a beginner to the music world or an experienced artist, it can be challenging to look for careers involving music. What many professionals don’t know is that not all music jobs necessarily involve the music industry itself. Sometimes you don’t even need significant musical ability or talent to succeed in music. Here are...
Many musicians of all skill levels talk about a common complaint: there just isn’t enough time in their day for music practice! However, reciting a laundry list of reasons why they weren’t able to practice doesn’t do anyone any good. You might be surprised to find out how easy it is to actually carve out...
Each year, a vast majority of students try to learn to play instruments with their school’s music program. However, only a year or two later, more than half of those students quit their musical studies. Parents believe that there are many reasons why a child might quit learning to play an instrument, such as: Hating...
If your goal this 2016 is to maximize the promotion of your music and boost your exposure, then it’s time to buckle down and prioritize your career. Here are some practical promotion tips for every level of indie musician: Your Best Promotional Tool? Google. Being an indie musician means having to devote a lot of...
There are some days where willpower just isn’t enough to get you through a practice session. The piece might be too challenging or you just might not be in the proper mood. When creating or sustaining a long-term habit, there are days where it’s easy to power through the obstacles, but there other days where...
Everyone procrastinates, even the most seasoned musicians. Whether it’s the internet, a good TV show or even your favorite artist’s new album, there are endless ways to put off music practice for later. It can be beneficial to procrastinate once in a while, especially when you get stuck in a rut. Returning to a piece...
Everyone who has ever performed on stage has felt nervous in their professional life. Whether it’s performing an instrument or singing solo, stage fright is a condition that affects anyone. One big step to overcoming stage fright is by preparing every day for the performance. Don’t procrastinate and wait until the last minute to prepare...
There’s a reason why the saying “Practice Makes Perfect” is repeated so often. It’s true for many applications, but when it comes to the world of music, the better quote should be “Proper Practice Makes Perfect”. After all, once you practice your pieces incorrectly, you’ll be performing them wrong as well! Whatever you’ll be doing...
For a well-rounded performance, don’t neglect the importance of expression, body language and stage presence. Find out some helpful tips that will improve your interpretation of pieces, projecting confidence, how you interact with the audience and so much more: Introducing Yourself & Audience Interaction One crucial step that many performers forget to prioritize is a...
