It’s easy to disregard music classes as a frivolous expense once we reach adulthood. Many young professionals might also be intimidated at the thought of branching out into a new field, but more end up looking for excuses not to sign up for a group music class. However, many scientific studies have shown that taking part in music lessons results in a wide range of positive effects. Take a look at three reasons why every adult should consider taking group music classes: Music classes come with a built-in community. It can be difficult to build a network of friends or...

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 to juggle a 9-to-5 with a music career?” Take a look at a few tips that will help you handle both a music career and a day job without jeopardizing one for the other.   Share Your Musical Responsibilities There are multiple benefits to playing...

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 some ways you can be creative about mixing your passion for music with the next step in your career:   Talent Scout This is a role where a great ear matters much more than a singing voice or the ability to maintain a rhythm. This...

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 time for music making. Here are several tips you can follow: Set A Timer. You don’t need several hours on end to improve your musical ability. Set a timer every day for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Within that timeframe, work on a small...

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 having to practice / refusing to practice when parents ask them too Being too busy with unrelated activities Disliking their music teacher, among many other reasons Despite these popular reasons given by parents, the reality is often very different. Learning to play an instrument as...

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 your time to research. Harnessing the power of Google means you’re only a few clicks away from knowing the answer to your questions, such as how to promote music online, how to book shows and even valuable contact information. If you’re ever unsure about anything,...

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 willpower alone just can’t cut it. Here are some practical tips to help you make music practice as easy as possible: Remove All Obstacles To easily get started on your daily practice session, all of the needed resources have to be in your designated practice...