Articles about musician (0-50 of 4033)

  • Recording Firms Are Trying To Find New Musicians
    By: Andree Bridges | - Songs is what almost all of the folks listen during this environment and revel in quite a bit. But do they think of people who are developing such lovable bit of artwork? The tunes as created by musicians only gets its full which means if it reaches the center of those who are listening for the tunes. It really is one on the key good reasons why lots of individuals are productive as musicians and some are certainly not. Musicians have an inborn expertise that assists to keep on their great get t ...
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  • The Use Of Compression And Eq When Recording Female Vocals And Mixing Music
    By: caro churchill | - Generally when you learn how to mix songs with a lead female vocal, there is a certain traditional method of processing the vocal track to fit in with the rest of the song in order to produce a professional sounding mix. But as a female music producer of both my own creative music and producing the music of others, I believe there could be a trend changing that is for the better.

    In the pop industry there is a certain standard chain of command that takes place when recording a song ...

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  • Suggestions For Choosing Musicians For Parties
    By: Gail Leino | - Choosing musicians for parties can be quite time consuming. As most people know, music is a very important factor when preparing for parties and other such events. Amongst the different party supplies, decorations and entertainment, music is also very important. Therefore, planning for musicians will be very important to your party just like the party decorations.

    Depending on the event or party, you will need to choose some form of live entertainment. Typically, ...

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  • Musician Marketing Plan: No1 Marketing In The Music Industry
    By: Chris Rockett | - I have one rule for any musician marketing plan that I write and its that it must be really simple to understand and fast complete everyday.

    Most bands will try and be all over facebook and twitter, and every other social network out there. But they are not able to master the promotional opportunities for any of them.

    Its you job to pick an online fan source like facebook or YouTube and then work with it everyday until you get some good marketing skills and build ...

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  • Ministry Musician Piano Course By Jason White Review
    By: John Hager | - There is a Piano DVD that I just bought called Ministry Musician by Jason White. And it is part of the Gospelkeys series. I just wanted to write a short review of the course and tell you what I thought of it.

    The Gospelkeys Ministry Musician piano course starts off with Jason White talking about what exactly the course is going to be about. It is pretty much not just a piano lesson but it really is trying to get across that when you are a musician in church its not so much as a job ...

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  • Learn To Play Guitar With Your Computer
    By: Larry D Keen | - Every town throughout the world has one or two fully dyed-in-the-wool aspiring guitarists and bassists. These disciplined folks spend countless hours improving their craft. Their local musician society is made up of a small group of less-dedicated people and people with divergent tastes in music. To the truly passionate musician, sometimes this can be frustrating. The dedicated guitarists and bassists of these communities have often surpassed the capacity of local teachers, and are thus on their ...
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  • An Effortless Guide To Keep Your Cymbals In Great Condition With Musician's Hut Discount Codes
    By: David Stack | - Keeping your cymbals in great condition is a must to preserve the diverse tones produced by your drum kit. Paying attention to your cymbals is just as significant as taking care of your drums. Merely wiping off dirt from these instruments is not sufficient to keep it in perfect shape.

    Equally, keep your budget in perfect shape by using Musician's Hut discount codes to get access to a wide selection of the best drum kits available without overspending!

    Although a handful ...

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  • Insanely Crazy Independent Music Promotion Ideas That Actually Works
    By: Ty Cohen | - If you are an independent musician, then I know that coming up with great music promotion ideas is one of your main goals. Gone are the days where rappers, musicians and artists have to rely solely on record deals to make the big bucks, in fact who the heck wants to right? With the rise of "The New Music Industry" the possibilities of success are literally limitless.

    One of the most effective ways to market yourself and your music is through social networking sites as well as havin ...

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  • Three Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Any Music Gigs
    By: John Newcomb | - Musicians, as a lot, are an extremely jealous and egotistical species. If you are a musician, you've probably watched someone come up with a killer lick, but found yourself pointing out their flaws, all because of jealousy. It is no wonder that many talented musicians fail to get a gig with a band - not because of lack of talent, but an underlying current of envy and ego.

    But sometimes, you don't get gigs simply because you didn't try hard enough, or you lack the skill set that the ...

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  • Cruise Ship Musicians Have All The Fun - Here Are Some Common Jobs Available On Cruise Ships For Mus
    By: Liz Hanson | - If you're a musician whose had it with performing at all the usual spots, you may consider a gig as a cruise ship musician. Just as there are all kinds of jobs on cruise ships in other disciplines, there are lots of options for cruise ship musicians too. Below is a list of some common ones. Generally, musicians are asked to play easy listening music so as not to disturb passengers, so if you're used to playing heavier stuff, working on a cruise ship may not be the best choice for you.


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  • Mose Allison: The Musician's Musician
    By: Duane Shinn | - Mose John Allison Jr, or just Mose Allison as we know him, is one the many jazz legends that has contributed to jazz and blues. Born on 11th of November 1927. Mose's fascination with music started when he discovered an ability to replay the tunes that he heard on the jukebox. He took a liking to boogie and blues tunes. He pursued his love for music playing in bands, playing the trumpet in his school band and was even writing his own tunes when he was just in school.

    His inspirati ...

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  • The Self Promoting Musician
    By: Brent Thomason | - What a time we live in today. There is great reason to be insanely excited about being a self promoting artist today. Think about it, you can write a song, record it, mix it down, master it, and produce the finished product then promote it on a shoestring budget to millions of people overnight all in the privacy of your bedroom. If that doesnt excite you as an artist and musician, nothing will.

    Think for just a minute about what this means for today's artists and musicians. Histo ...

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  • Music Piracy And The New Musician
    By: Lionel.Wayne | - Today click-and-download technology presents a greater threat to the music recording industry than all other past music-delivery technologies combined.

    Music piracy exists in 3 different planes:

    Illegally mass-manufactured pirate music CDs
    Illegal copies of legitimately purchased music CDs
    Illegally downloaded digital copies of recorded music

    A recent research study on the economic impact of music piracy (Institute for Policy Innovation, ...

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  • Musician Referral - Helpful Advice
    By: Paul zayer | - Some persons are just born to be singers. Once they have it mentally, it is in their blood, and there really is no way to get rid of it. I have known this to be true a lot of times. I know a lot of them, I am married to one, and there are some in my family. I even know a few from the other side of the planet. They all have a few things in common. They are artistics, and nothing that could stop them from singing, even after an accident threatens their lifestyle. The biggest problem they have is f ...
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  • The Most Powerful Tool In The World - The Goal And The Plan
    By: Chris Punis | - Ok, once the hair on the back of your neck has gone down we can get started with the planning process. I don't know what it is about "planning" that gets so many of us creative types squirming in our seats. I've had monumental arguments with fellow bandmates over planning and I've even had bands break up because of it. Musicians seem to think that goals and plans are anti-creative or anti-artistic. That couldn't be further from the truth. Goals and plans serve to focus our energy and focus our c ...
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  • Musician Resources On The Web
    By: Ty Cohen | - Are you looking for some awesome musician resources on the internet? Chances are you are going find them within minutes, if not seconds. There are so many musician resources available on the net these days, it is unbelievable. Whether you want to be the next big thing, learn how to promote your CD, study famous musicians or search for music promotional ideas, you can find the resources to help you.

    Unless you are a stellar singer, you may need some type of instrument to make music ...

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  • Top Eight Tips For Indie Artists
    By: Ty Cohen | - Over the next few minutes, I am going to go over some music promotional ideas, offer advice on selecting musician resources and show you how to promote your CD without emptying out your wallet. Independent artists have the upper hand and no longer have to worry about being signed to a major label to make it.

    1. As I said before, you don't need a record deal to "make it" in the music industry. The industry has changed and that is no longer the absolute measure of your success. You ...

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  • Improve Your Cd Promotion
    By: Ty Cohen | - While working on how to promote your CD in the best way possible you may need to keep the following things in mind. Keep an eye out for any types of new music promotional ideas because they are great musician resources. CD production doesn't have to be super expensive but I also wouldn't recommend skimping in any area of production. You don't want to be know as the people who have CDs and cases that fall apart.

    1. Package your CD so that it will be retailer friendly. Don't skimp ...

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  • Five Ways To Market Your Band
    By: Ty Cohen | - If you are a musician then you are a business yourself. You are in the business of marketing yourself or figuring out how to promote your CD. This requires a lot of work and sometimes it may seem endless. You are constantly trying to solicit new "customers" for your business, your fans. Not only do you want your fans to enjoy your music but you also would love to turn some profits in the process. Marketing is going to be your best musician's resource out there and you should take full advantage ...
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  • Lucky You! The Music Biz Has Changed
    By: Ty Cohen | - It will never be the same, the ball is now in the court of the artist instead of the major record label. It used to be that huge record labels controlled the music industry but today, that is not so. As an artist, you have the power to decide and control your future in the music biz. You dont have to rely on large labels to sign you. You just need to record, release and explore all music promotional ideas on how to promote your CD.

    Record labels no longer can control the image, a ...

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  • Indepenedent Artists And Radio Stations
    By: Ty Cohen | - You have finished planning and recording now you want to know how to promote your CD to radio. No problem, you have come to the write place for some ideas. Promoting your CD to radio may take a little time and will take lots of organization so get ready.

    As an independent artist, you are going to have to do a little research. First, you will have to find radio stations play music from independent artists. A great resource for Indie artists looking for this info is the Industry Ye ...

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  • Indie Artists And The Digital Age
    By: Ty Cohen | - Let me start with this, getting rich in the music industry now a days is possible. With all the music promotional ideas and musician resources out there on the web you can be a success. The only question is, will you take full advantage and become rich as well? You no longer have to depend on someone (meaning major labels) who doesn't get your music to discover you and make you a success.

    Whether your genre is alternative, rap, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, country or folk, it doesn't even ...

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  • Music Promotional Ideas
    By: Ty Cohen | - The most commonly asked question to the A&R Reps is how can I get noticed by the people the man? The answer is that your efforts need to start locally and work your way out. Following are some very useful tips, suggestions and music promotional ideas that should be applied in your plan of attack for getting noticed.

    #1.Rule to live by: Never send your package to a label that doesn't accept unsolicited material. Unfortunately, these days, this applies to most major labels.
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  • Music Contracts: Business Is Business
    By: Ty Cohen | - Business is business and that really is that bottom line. This applies to all businesses especially those that involve the music industry. Whether the business is between a trusted friend, an acquaintance or someone you just met, the same rules apply.

    Many musicians or music industry entrepreneurs don't pay enough attention to the business aspect of their career and as a result end up broke or in bad deals. It is a good thing there are great musician resources out there to help. ...

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  • Doing It Yourself, Indie Artists
    By: Ty Cohen | - I would like to take a moment to recognize all the Indie musicians out there. Amazingly, 20+ years ago it was not quite as easy to make it as an Indie musician. Luckily, for these folks, the new millennium has brought about many opportunities for these artists to make it big in the music industry without the assistance of a major record label or company. This is possible today because the music promotional ideas out there are limitless.

    In case you are not familiar, an "Indie" or ...

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  • Music Promotional Ideas: An Email List
    By: Ty Cohen | - What is the use for a website if no one ever comes to it? There is no use for one. People keep telling you to get a site and get a page, do this and do that. But one of the most important things you can do for your site and for your music is build a solid, opt-in email list because it will be one of your best musician resources.

    First of all, what is an opt-in list? Well, it is exactly as it sounds. It is a list of email addresses that you have collected by having people choose j ...

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  • Booking Gigs, Beyond The Nightclubs...
    By: Ty Cohen | - Sure, a lot of famous people get their start in nightclubs. But the nightclub and bar scene is not for every single musician and band out there. They are places to gain exposure and make a little extra cash, but who says they have to be the only place? They don't have to be. And over the next few minutes, some tips about where else to perform and other music promotional ideas will be revealed.

    If the only way you know how to promote your CD and music is in a bar but you are looki ...

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  • 7 Reasons Why You Should Learn To Read Music
    By: Bill Kernodle | - The process of learning to read music is a wonderful journey into the discovery of new musical horizons. Try it, you will not be sorry. Learn to read music today.

    1. Essential to communicating with other musicians.

    Music is a language unto itself. Given that, how can you communicate if you cannot speak it? Ensembles, bands, choirs, opera, jazz all operate on the written notes first. Way before improvisation was the written note. Simply put, if you cannot read you wi ...

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  • What You Need To Know To Become A Musician
    By: David Fishman | - Music can be beautiful, and for those who play an instrument, the musical experience is even richer, especially if you want to be a professional musician. No matter what your chosen instrument is, there is a professional path. Some desire fame. Others simply want to get paid doing what they love. No matter what your goals are, there are things to consider that will help put you on the path to success.

    Here is some advice on what you need to know to become a musician.


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  • What Is A Church Musician.
    By: soal | - What is a church musician? After being in this position for several
    years I have come to my own conclusions as to what this title means
    and is all about. First let me say that I think a lot of church
    musicians make the mistake of using this as a means satisfy their
    own needs. A need to be up front, to perform, to show off their
    musical talent etc. But being a Christian is all about sacrificing
    self. This does not have to be a negative thing and in fact ...

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  • Online Sheet Music Is A Big Hit With Musicians.
    By: soal | - Whether you're a musician or just a music lover dying to know
    the actual lyrics for your favorite song, online sheet music
    store outlets are great to check out.

    Shopping online for sheet music can be one of the best ways
    to go for saving time, hassle and even money. Although a lot
    of metropolitan areas have more than one store where sheet
    music can be found, some locales have none. And even stores
    that do carry sheet music may only have a ...

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  • Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World
    By: Duane Shinn | - Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a personal computer from an Internet website or P2P (peer to peer) program. From IPOD's to MP3 players galore, music downloading is seen as the fastest way for a musician to get his or her work out to the public. Many musicians have developed world-wide followings by adding downloadable music files to their web sites.

    It's a trend reaching nearly epidemic proportions; music downloads are everywhere. Websites all ov ...

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  • Recording Artist Abandons Promising Career To Follow Christ....
    By: soal | - Seattle Singer/songwriter and wilderness bad boy Phil Fischer
    has walked away from his first album, which is about to go
    Gold to record Christian music.

    Seattle hippie/wilderness guru, and songwriter Phil Fischer,
    best known for his hard hitting, Janice Joplin style concert
    performances in the Northwest during the late 90's and the
    early part of the decade, and a Bear attack that almost took
    his life in the Yukon finally got what he wan ...

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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: Your Recording Studio
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    Every musician should have his, or her own recording studio. Just as each individual has chosen the instrument of their choice, on the same token, a recording studio is a must.

    Think of it as an ultimate tool for the perfection, and promotion of your musical career

    With todays technology, there is no excuse for not having some kind of recording studio. It can range from the smallest; 2, or 4 tracks; to a huge; 24, ...

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  • Beck - A Modern Musician And Poet Returns To The Stage
    By: Jay Nault | - One of the more intriguing and mysterious figures in modern music is Beck, and hes hitting the road this summer to provide more lasting memories for those lucky enough to attend his shows. Some would call Beck a musician, while others would label him as a poet. The general consensus, however, is that there is no label for Beck. Everyone who sees him and enjoys his music comes away with a different meaning and effect, and that trend will no doubt continue for the foreseeable future.

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  • How To Plug A Guitar Or Bass Into A Computer
    By: Jon Broderick | - Every town throughout the world has one or two fully dedicated aspiring guitarists and bassists. These disciplined folks spend countless hours improving their craft. Their local musician community is made up of a small group of less-dedicated folks and people with divergent tastes in music. To the truly passionate musician, sometimes this can be frustrating. The dedicated guitarists and bassists of these communities have often surpassed the ability of local teachers, and are thus on their own fo ...
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  • Recording Artist Abandons Promising Career To Follow Christ
    By: soal | - Saturday, May 6th, 2006

    Seattle Singer/songwriter and wilderness bad boy Phil Fischer
    has walked away from his first album, which is about to go
    Gold to record Christian music.

    Seattle hippie/wilderness guru, and songwriter Phil Fischer,
    best known for his hard hitting, Janice Joplin style concert
    performances in the Northwest during the late 90s and the
    early part of the decade, and a Bear attack that almost took
    ...

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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: The Power Of Sound.
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    Let's talk about sound. Not just any sound though. Let's talk about YOUR SOUND!

    Ahh!...The power of sound,The things that are possible to do with sound,All of the people, and places that sound can reach. Yes, sound is a very powerful force. Sound can heal, or, sound can destroy. Sound can pass right through most things, or, sound can be totally abrasive, and bounce off of just about everything. Sound can tell you many things, ...

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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: Just Who Are You?
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    So...just who are you? That is a question that every solo artist, solo musician, and every solo instrumentalist has probably asked themselves down through the years. The ones who can answer that question will find themselves on the road to a very eventful, and interesting musical career.

    Who am I?...Who do I want to be?...Who do I sound like?...Who would I want to be like? These are all legitimate questions, and ones that should be ...

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