Singing is an important aspect of making music. People relate to the lyrics and the meaning of a song. If you take lyrics away, it’s increasingly difficult to “bond” with your listener. It’s why I believe it’s important for all… Continue Reading
Choose a stylist carefully – It all starts with a good hair cut. You should seek out a hair stylist that understands your needs as an individual. This isn’t always an easy task, so my recommendation would be to consult a stylist… Continue Reading
In my experience, warming up for smaller gigs can prove challenging especially since there’s usually no dressing room. I normally like to use the sound check to get comfortable on stage, and warm up with a couple of songs. Below I’ve… Continue Reading
While back stage on a UK tour, Jake Bugg gives us some important tips on playing live. He’s been a performing artist since the age of 15, and his experience provides some great insight for those new to the industry.… Continue Reading
So you’re done with rehearsals, and everything sounded great. You confidently embark on the gig, only to discover that nothing sounds as you expected it would. You may wonder why things are so different. You may even be faced with… Continue Reading
Did you know that John Lennon played live thousands of times during his career, and vomited each time before hand? Stage fright is a feat some people deem worse than death, and the following video by TED-Ed is aimed at… Continue Reading
Carrying equipment has to be the least favorable part of playing live. Your focus should be on playing your instrument, so streamlining the carrying process as much as possible is ideal. I know some people, particularly drummers, who hire a roadie… Continue Reading
Your ears are an important part of being a musician. If you couldn’t hear anything, you wouldn’t be able to play your instrument or interact with other band members. This is why it’s important to take the necessary precautions to… Continue Reading
Feeling at ease on stage is something all performing musicians should strive for. Here are a few points that can go a long way to making you feel comfortable while performing live… Play live as much as possible – This… Continue Reading
The guitar is one of the most expressive instruments on the planet. This allows musicians to truly communicate their personality through music, but can also be challenging to learn because of all the variables associated with playing the instrument. The… Continue Reading
