Life as a function musician sure has its perks. You get to see people having fun, you get to learn a load of great songs inside out, and you get paid a lot better than you would playing at your local venue. As a guitarist who has been trained in various areas of musical performance,…
Please Note: While this guide is called How To Mix Rap Beats, it may also be useful if you produce R&B, hip hop, rock, or any other type of music. If you like this article, please share it using the above social links. If you are new to producing music, you may not yet know…
So you’ve just formed a band, and are looking to come up with a new band name. Well look no further! Within this article I will walk you step by step to getting a good band name for your group. All I ask is that you read down to the bottom to make sure the…
Question: Should I release my album for free? No, you should not release your album for free. If you want people to take you seriously as a musician, you need to draw the line and stop giving away so much free music. It’s possible to occasionally give out a song or two to gain new…
Today we’re going to look at how to make a EP album. If you’re in the process of creating an EP or if you’re thinking of doing so, this is the guide you’re going to need. In this article we’re going to look at the benefits of creating a music EP, what stages the process…
Today I’m going to look at some of the best cheap music production software on the market, and look at whether or not it’s worth your time getting. From the beginning though, I want to let you know that Dubturbo is easily the best option if you’re looking to start making beats on a budget…
Question: Should I quit my job to pursue my dream music career? In this article we will look at reasons for and against quitting your day job to pursue music. At the end, I will give you my personal thoughts on the matter, and a solution that could give you the best of both worlds….
Note: This article is not tax advice, and should not be seen as that. Please refer to the tax rules in your country too get the most accurate information. Question: Do musicians pay taxes? Yes, if you’re in a country that requires it, all musicians should pay taxes. Musicians do after all deal with an…
A ukulele is a fun and exciting instrument that, once mastered, can produce some beautiful pieces of music. If you have made the decision to learn how to play the ukulele, here are some beginner’s tips to get you started. Make sure you give them a try. These tips were provided by Ben at the…
Question: Do musicians listen to their own music? While this will vary from musician to musician, yes, a lot of musicians do listen to their own music. There are two a few reasons why a musician would do this: They Can Learn From Listening To Their Own Songs Making music is a learning process. It’s…
This guide is was contributed by Nick at Brighton Mastering. As the cost of recording technology continues to fall, it’s now entirely possible to record, track, mix and master a whole album to near-commercial standards in a bedroom or home studio. Arguably the trickiest bit of this is the mastering stage. Mastering is little understood…
Question: Do musicians make money? Well, yes and no. Some musicians do make money, others don’t. If you want to know can musicians make money however, the answer is definitely yes. Note: In this article we also look at if musician make money from Youtube, Spotify and iTunes, as well as show you the best…
Question: Do I need a record label? No, you do not need a record label to be successful as a musician. Many people are now opting to take their music careers into their own hands, becoming independent musicians free to run their music careers however they want. While previously it was largely essential to have…
If you’re wondering how to promote music on Twitter, this is the guide you need. Whether you’re a beginner to using Twitter as a means to promote your music or you’ve experimented with it before, I’m sure you will pick up a few handy tips and tricks here today. In this guide we’ll look at…
This is an extended preview of The Independent Musician’s Survival Guide; an essential handbook for the independent musician. I won’t go too much into what the book is about, as you can see for yourself in the chapters list and preview below. That said, if you’re not where you want to be in your music…