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11 Essential Elements to Learning a Song
1. Map the Song Form. Every song has its own structure, known as the song form or arrangement. This is based on the order ... -
Find & Keep a Great Drummer
By Nick Mason So you’ve had trouble finding and keeping a good drummer for your band? You’re not alone. As a drummer myself, I understand ... -
7 Tips: How To Give a Great Audition
Do you know how to give a great audition? Whether it’s for a label, American Idol, a musical or a touring sideman gig, you have ... -
Autumn Owls Sign To Epitonic
Date Signed: July 2012 Label: Epitonic Type of Music: Indie Rock Band Members: Gary McFarlane, vocals, guitar; Will Purtill, drums; Adam Browne, bass. Management: Brian McKinney ... -
Players: 10 Tips for Scoring the Big GIG
One of the chief reasons so many musicians fail in this business is that they don’t understand how to present and market themselves effectively. For ... -
70 Monster Tips! Best Expert Advice
Every issue of Music Connection delivers at least one article loaded with expert advice from pros in the know. Our feature interviews, our websites, ... -
The Acacia Strain Sign To Rise Records
- Date Signed: May 2012 Label: Rise Records Type of Music: Death Metal Band Members: Vincent Bennett, vocals; Daniel Laskiewicz, guitar; Jack Strong, bass; Kevin ... -
Midnight Conspiracy's DIY Approach
Date Signed: June 15, 2012 Label: Ultra Records Type of Music: Electro, Dubstep, House, Heavy Bass Electronic Band Members: Louis Kha, Mikul Wing, Graham Geren ... -
The Insider's Guide to Songwriting Conferences
If You Write Verses and Choruses, Songwriting Conferences are the Bridges to Career-Making Connections by Dan Kimpel Songwriters can often be solitary creatures: ensconced in claustrophobic ... -
Q&A with Gary Clark, Jr.
Gary Clark Jr. is the musical equivalent of Midwestern weather; if you don’t like something, stick around for a minute and it will surely change. ...
