Author: Eli Smith

When it comes to musical terminology, it is pretty easy to get messed up on a few of them. One of the more unusual terminology comparisons is between artists and musicians. The two are generally used interchangeably, but there are some differences. So what is the difference between an artist and a musician? An artist is…

There is no doubt that hip hop has and is one of the most popular music genres globally. If you are like me, you are probably taking an “old man yells at cloud” approach to hip hop. Meaning that if it is strange to me, I’m going to shout at it until it starts to…

For years, music and fashion has been linked. The clothes a musician wears on stage makes a statement regarding the image they want to project. And image can make or break an artist. If you are just getting into the music industry and are working on creating your image, you may be wondering, how should…

Seven out of ten music makers have experienced symptoms of mental illness. It can be a combination of depression, anxiety, and stress. While I typically like to keep things light, it is essential to draw attention to this topic. If you are like me, I listen to music from all over the emotional spectrum. I…

If you have ever been to a live show, you probably have noticed some artists use pre-recorded background tracks. Your first thought may draw yourself to how lazy that is. But not all of us want to see 30 members of a band on stage at once. That brings us to the question of the…

As a guitarist, you’ve probably spent countless hours perfecting your technique, learning scales, and figuring out your favorite songs. But have you ever wondered why certain chord progressions sound pleasing to the ear or why some melodies stir emotions in ways others can’t? Welcome to the world of music theory! But how can a guitarist…

At the risk of sounding like an old fart, I typically like it when bands have instruments. Something about bringing a Mac Book Air and an iPod on stage doesn’t seem quite as appealing to me. But as someone who has never had to be on the other side of that live performance, I’m not…

I love growing in music. The pure and raw emotion that comes from it is unmistakable. While some people may attribute the noise to a malfunctioning blender, I’m a bigger fan of enjoying the sound. After enough time of listening to this noise, it is only natural to wonder where it originated. What was its…

When it comes to bass guitars, people are always quick to rag on the players. They may go as far as accusing them of not having enough talent to play. Don’t associate with these kinds of people. A better way to phrase that assumption is by asking about the level of skill it takes to…