IS THERE A GOLDMINE SITTING IN FRONT OF YOUR TELEVISION?
The time you spend in front of the television could probably be used doing more important things, but why not simply do other things while you watch television? I’m a big believer in killing two birds with one stone where I can. Some of the things I find [...]
MASTERING YOUR LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY
By Corey Bray
Your band might have a creative sound and a lot of talent, but if you don’t have a solid marketing strategy, you aren’t likely going to be getting outside of your mother’s garage anytime soon. The first step to developing a sound marketing strategy is to [...]
Selling More CDs, T-Shirts and Other Items
Aside from making money through playing gigs, you have to be a good salesman to make money in the music industry. If people aren’t buying your CDs, t-shirts, and other products, you are missing out on a small fortune. You really don’t need a degree in rocket science to become a [...]
The Dreaded Creative Slump
We all have moments when our creativity just doesn’t seem to want to come out and play. Maybe your singer is having writer’s block. Or, perhaps your guitarist is finally starting to realize that there are only so many ways to rearrange the chords C, G, and D before they realize [...]
Personal Practice Sessions
Whether you are already playing in a band or just getting yourself prepared to join a band, it is important to spend time alone with your instrument. Often bands practice songs to iron out rough spots and nail down how they will execute songs by arranging them in sets. It’s a [...]
Creating a Healthy Band Atmosphere
A healthy band atmosphere does more to help a band become successful than the average musician may initially realize. Sure, people are going to bicker and fight. A certain level of conflict in any relationship is to be expected. It is all part of the growing process. However, at some point, [...]