The use of live backing tracks is a notion that’s been gaining popularity in some music circles these days. Each day more and more bands and performers are realizing how backing tracks can help to improve their show and make them sound better, more professional, and more complete. There are a few guidelines to follow [...]

Last time I talked about looking the part with good equipment to come across professionally, and ways to get up to speed on your singing. This week, I’m going to share some simple but often ignored pieces of information that can really push the impression you make from just a guitar player, to a fully [...]

What if you could sell beats and put your way through college? That’s right, even if you’re young… According to my research, over 80% of the producers making at least a full time income selling beats online are still in their teens. You can still make money if you’re older, but the truth is that [...]

Undoubtedly, everyone loves music, in one way or another: some people like to listen to music, others like to play musical instruments, and thirds like to sing. However, those who can really immerse themselves into the music are the musicians. Playing a musical instrument is a treasure and everybody who has got it, should be [...]

In movies music plays a very important role. This is possible only if you have the music licensing facility. Music is also a great way to earn extra buck if you are a songwriter. The procedure does not entail offering your music. It involves a lot of learning as there are many things which you [...]

Sight reading is the art of being able to play a piece of music without studying it first. You are allowed to skim read it first without playing it, however, this should be no longer than 30 seconds. You are then expected to play it WITHOUT stopping, playing as accurately as possible. Being able to [...]

Music has the power to inspire the guests at your wedding reception to get them out on the dance floor and boogie. It has the power to make your first dance as husband and wife emotional and unforgettable. It can be used to set a quiet, romantic mood during dinner and to create memorable moments [...]

When it comes to violin strings, your choices are numerous. One company offering strings is Thomastik-Infeld, founded by Franz Thomastik and Otto Infeld in 1919. Their company created the steel string, which gave violinists an entirely new option over gut strings. Until about 1970, these two options were the only ones available to violinists. Then, [...]

If you do not want to pay for piano lessons, and not everyone does, there are other options available to learn how to play the piano. You can learn the basics of piano playing from books and videos as well. There is plenty of online inspiration for feeding your desire to learn the piano. It [...]

Having to perform on stage when you’re sick can be rough. Especially when you’re the lead singer! The whole performance is based on how well YOU do, and everyone will be watching you. So if you’re the lead singer of a band, or if you’re involved in a singing competition, or you’re in a musical, [...]