A music producer has what many consider to be a dream job. However, there are a number of steps between making music and getting paid (if only it were that straightforward). In fact, there are myriad ways that a producer can get paid depending on their contract or the nature of their work. How does…
Planning a concert is a big deal. It is a mishmash of excitement and intimidation for first-time organizers. Unfortunately, it can also be quite stressful for the inexperienced. How do you plan a concert? The key is in the question: planning. Trying to start a concert with no budget, no location, and no performers is…
Without understanding how songs are structured, songwriting will quickly feel convoluted. Fortunately, it isn’t hard to grasp the essential elements of a song. Once you do, songwriting will feel much more intuitive. What are the 10 elements of a song? They are genre, melody, verse, beat, tempo, hook, lyrics, arrangement, length, and story. Understanding these…
Learning to play guitar? Or are you a more experienced player looking to embrace minimalism? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. What are the 7 essential guitar chords? They include C, A, G, E, and D major plus the diminished chord and power chord. Knowing how to play these is all it takes…
You have almost everything it takes to join a band. You’re deeply driven, you thrive in energetic environments, and the stage is your ideal workplace. There’s just one small problem — you have no experience. How do you join a band with no experience? There are many bands filled with inexperienced members. New bands generally…
Acoustic guitars are one of the most popular instruments of all time. There are many guitar variants, the most popular being acoustic and electric guitars. An electric guitar is easy enough to distinguish, but what about an acoustic-electric? An acoustic-electric guitar usually looks like an acoustic guitar. However, it also includes electronic pickups and an…
Playing chords is one of the first things you learn as a guitar or piano player. While forming basic chords isn’t too hard, switching between them is challenging. And once you introduce complex chords with tricky shapes and finger placements, difficult becomes an understatement. How can you change chords faster and easier on guitar or…
Getting booked for a musical performance at a festival could be the big hit that your band needs. It is one of the best ways to gain attention and increase your fan following. How do you get your band booked for festivals? Having good rapport on social media in conjunction with original and irresistible music…
Beginning to gig can be stressful. Exciting, yes, but undoubtedly stressful. This is especially true with festivals, which can have tens of thousands of people watching (and judging) your band. If you’re going to be lugging around massive amp cabinets across who knows how many miles for something that could last several days, you’d probably…
Sometimes buying a guitar is the hardest part of getting started. If you’re serious about learning to play, you need something that’ll withstand a couple of frustrated drops to the floor. At the same time, you don’t want to splurge on a Les Paul if money is tight. So how much does a beginner electric…
