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Expert Advice: How to Demo Your Songs for Maximum Effect
There are many things that come into play when deciding what kind of demo you want to make. You will need to: • Decide who ... -
Expert Advice: Insights from an Expert Session Player
Often I hear people ask “how did you get that gig?” It’s a question I find difficult to answer because really anything that is obtained ... -
Expert Advice: How to Protect Music Legacies
Many musicians are so focused on making great music during their lifetime that they do not have time to think about how their musical compositions ... -
Expert Advice: How to Land--and Keep--Those Great Gigs
By Paul "Chico" Fernandez This year I performed at the 2015 Oscars. I played timbales with Gary Valentine and his band Malibu Mariachi. He and ... -
Expert Advice: Money Gigs vs. Day Jobs
Instead of office jobs, waiting on tables or working at Starbucks did you ever consider going after high-paying wedding or corporate gigs? On an hourly basis ... -
Expert Advice: Make Your Live Show Amazing
As a talent manager for the past 15 years, as well as an A&R scout and music publicist, I’ve been to hundreds and hundreds of ... -
Singers: Don’t Get Burned By Different Room Acoustics
Years ago I was preparing for a two-hour concert, so I started my preparation a few months in advance. To fully develop my song performance, ... -
Exclusive Interview With Slydoggie's Christian Davis
Born into music, Christian Davis toured with his parents as a child. As an artist for BMI, he opened for acts like Christina Aguilera, ‘N ... -
Get Your Digital Partner To Push Your Music
By Heather Badower Every indie band, artist and label needs a network of support when releasing a new album. In today’s crowded music marketplace, getting ...
