Social Media and Music Distribution: An Online Presence May Lead To Success in Selling Music Online

Interact with other musicians in the same genre as you. It doesn’t have to be a big production. Just a couch, a camera, an Internet connection, and YouTube account, and you’re good to go. Ask those other musicians to link said podcast/vodcast and share to others.

Beat Making Software Helps Create Quality Music

The technological advancement has brought about a dramatic change in how music production is done these days. It has made it possible to generate beats or music without the help of real instruments.

Conducting – Why It Is Important

Conducting is one of those aspects of music that is most commonly misunderstood. Many feel that anyone can just up and conduct something. But there is more to it.

The Beatles – The Fab Four Introduced

During the sixties, a craze like no other swept the world: four youngsters from Liverpool with weird haircuts conquered hit lists and concert halls worldwide. The Beatles have been and still are in a class of their own. Stuart Sutcliffe The Beatles’ first bassist.

3 Ways for Music Professionals to Use LinkedIn

LinkedIn is primarily used by traditional professionals as an online resume when searching for a job or for networking with people in your field of expertise. However it still has some valuable opportunities for music professionals. LinkedIn Groups are an excellent way to network with other industry professionals, gain valuable information and establish yourself as a thought leader.

Shower Singing – More Than Just Good Clean Fun

Shower singing is confidence-building for singers because it rewards them with a vocal sound that encourages them to reach out and lead with the voice. If you want to feel good about your singing, forget the fancy sound effects and head home for some good old shower singing.

Manchester – One of the UK’s Premier Events Cities

Manchester is among the UK’s premier events cities offering a huge variety of event venues. This article provides details of some of Manchester’s better known venues as well as information on the city’s extremely influential musical history.

The Great Thing About Rock And Roll

In the world of rock and roll one can be whoever or whatever one chooses to be. However, there is no accounting for some people’s taste.

Teaching Chord Progressions to Your Guitar Students

Chord progressions are a fundamental part of any song. It makes perfect sense that they should be part of a guitar teachers arsenal. This article contains some of my favorite methods for teaching students how to play and remember chord progressions.

Joe Cocker: Memorable Hits and a Singer Whose Stage Presence Is Filled With Soul

Joe Cocker is an English rock and blues singer. He is rated 97 on Rolling Stones 100 Greatest Singers list. In the 1960s one of his main influences was Ray Charles. Joe played various venues but the one that really accelerated his singing career was when he and the Grease Band played at the original Woodstock Festival in August 1969 in New York. When he sang the song “With a Little Help from my Friends” at Woodstock the crowd seemed to adopt it as their anthem.

Engage Fans on Facebook, Sell Music Online, and Profit

With the iPhone app Instagram (it’s working on an Android version as we speak), artists and bands alike can maximize their exposure by letting in complete strangers to look at their personal photos and ultimately, have them buy their music. How?

The New Age Of Music Videos

Music video were the “Next Big Thing” in the Eighties. Now they’re simply a part of life.

Need A Quality Beat Maker? Here Are A Few Things You Should Look For

Within this ever changing world, where everything is constantly evolving and becoming more digital, it is no surprise that it has already carried over to the world of music production. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to find beat maker software that considers both the features that you’d be looking for as well as your budget…

Make Your Rap Beats Better

Ask yourself why doesn’t my beat have the same sound quality as the ones I hear on the Radio? This article answers that question and tells you how to improve your sound quality and give it more impact when you create beats. When you make beats you can create beats that are really good and clever, but the sound quality reduces the impact your beat making has. Read how to make a big difference and add impact to your own creative beats.

Selecting the Right Bass Strings

Regrettably, nobody can tell you which bass strings to pick or that will play and sound best to you on your bass. There are several variables which will give your bass a particular sound – the wood your bass is manufactured out of, the strings, your pick ups, as well as your amp or the effects you use, etc. That’s why I concentrate on my technique and style because even playing in a different surrounding your sound will vary but your technique and style will remain.