The Misconception About Structure in Music
What is the one thing that seems to rise above all other elements in music and primarily sits firmly in its own little shrine? Self-expression While there are many reasons […]
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Music Directors: Speak Clearly and Be Timely!
It would appear that last week’s post on gig preparedness struck a chord with folks, pun most definitely intended (if you haven’t read it, click here). A close friend of […]
Get Organized! 5 Tips to Keep Your Music Career on Track
Wouldn’t life be great if we could just sit and play/create music all day? That is a delightful idea . . . and unfortunately not even remotely a reality for […]
5 Tips to Help You Avoid Inaction
Many talk big, but few walk that talk. Extremely few. I’ve noticed that a tremendous number of people in the music industry greatly enjoy talking about all the stuff they […]
MusicBiz 2017: 5 Basic principles to make your business, more like a business!
5 principles to make your music business, more like a business!
Band Practice Part 2: 5 Tips to Hone Your Rehearsal Craft
Happy 2016! Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party, the cake has been cut, and everyone has had a piece. So sue me! Just kidding, I have […]
5 Tips for Combating Your Own Ego
Ego is a dirty word (usually following “big”) that we all love to throw around when talking about other people but generally refuse to acknowledge the existence of our own. […]
Band Practice Part 1: 5 Tips for a More Productive Rehearsal
When I was about 13, I had a little church band that practiced about once or twice every two weeks. We weren’t able to do very much but we tried […]
Just let me work! Micro vs. Macro
We have all been there . . . that “musical director” or “bandleader” telling everyone how and what to do at every turn. It gets to the point where you […]
“Carry on my wayward . . . actually no, stop it now!”
I absolutely love that song from Kansas! However, that is the exact opposite of what I want certain folks to do when they are in a band with me and […]
Music Business Etiquette: The Ground Rules 