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Top Ways To Promote Your Music

 
With so many other talented artists and bands awash in the music industry, making your music stand out from the rest of the pack can be tough. However, if you find the right ways to promote yourself and discover how to foster connections, you will be on the high road of success in a totally professional manner. Below are some essential tips to creatively promote your music.

 

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Guitar Tips: Effects Pedal Signal Chain

 

It can get a bit difficult trying to properly depict certain aspects of effects pedals to our newer musicians out there since much of music tends to be described in an intangible sort of manner which relies heavily the assumption of prior knowledge and personal tastes which is why we try our best to not get the pros out there the meat of the information they are looking for, but describe it in a way that players of even entry levels can comprehend. So with that in mind, one of the more complex aspects of effects pedals for newer musicians is their implementation of a signal chain.

 

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Bad Songwriting Habits You Should Definitely Avoid

 
Songwriting is a genuinely tough but very fulfilling art that goes hand and hand with musicianship. But just like practicing your instrument, there are plenty of bad habits that you can make the task much harder than it should be. Below, we take a look as some of the most common bad habits that can quickly derail your songwriting process.

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A Closer Look At The Eminence Cannabis Rex Guitar Speaker

 

Eminence is the largest speaker manufacturer in the world, producing over 10,000 speakers a day, used by professional and amateur musicians across the world. The key to their success can be directly attributed to their loudspeaker knowledge and ingenuity, allowing them to offer products known for their great tone and excellent value. So when it came time to replace the speaker on my Fender Blues Junior, Eminence was a clear choice. As for which specific speaker model was the right one for the job -- well, that was a much harder choice.

 

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Weirdest Pre-Fame Jobs Of Famous Rock Stars

 

The road to fame is rough, as many of your favorite rock stars will tell you. Some of the pre-fame jobs they took on were completely unexpected. Here's what a few of them did before they hit it big.

 

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Different Ways To Kick Start The Songwriting Process

 

Every guitarist dreams of being an accomplished songwriter some day. In fact, songwriting is more difficult that singing or playing the guitar. Most guitarists who want to begin the songwriting process are sometimes faced with difficult choices. It's common to find them torn between writing music first, or the words. Luckily, there are several ways to go about this. One can start with either the music or the lyrics depending on a number of things. Alternatively, a guitarist can choose to begin with a combination of the two.

 

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Musician Tips: The Importance Of Social Media

 

So, you're in a band, and all your members embrace social media as a promotional platform for your music. With an online presence already established on social media websites such as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pure volume, you continue to post, tweet, update, and comment. But unfortunately, you're not getting the results you expected. Nobody is checking out your MySpace, Facebook, etc., nobody is sharing your music with others, and nobody is buying your merch. On top of all that, it's always the same group of friends and handful of fans that attend your shows. So what's the problem? Well, your band probably doesn't have something unique to offer, does not use an effective method of marketing, or both.

 

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Top Home Recording Mistakes To Avoid

 

Nowadays, many musicians tend to prefer working in their very own home recording studios. This trend is usually meant to avoid the pesky booking process and exorbitant fees associated with using professional studios. Most of these people feel rushed and constrained to accomplish their projects in the allocated time. Still, putting aside the costly fees for utilizing professional studios, you cannot overlook the numerous advantages of settling for this process. Some of the most notable are being able to work with sound engineers and professional recording equipment. Granted, in-home studios are hard-pressed to offer such unparalleled convenience. However, this doesn’t necessarily equate to obtaining lackluster outcomes. When you take the time to discern the errors, which many a musician often make, you can ensure your projects are successful even if you are on a tight budget. So, here are some few tips on how to make this a reality.

 

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Affordable Gear That Can Noticeably Improve Your Tone

 

Like many guitarists, you’re probably always searching for ways to refine, tweak or improve your tone. Yeah, a brand new guitar or amplifier will definitely do the trick but most of us out there don’t have the cash to drop hundreds of dollars on a whim. Luckily, you don’t have to spend that kind of money in order to better guitar tone. With that in mind, we take a look at a few pieces of affordable guitar gear that can make a noticeable impact on your current tone.

 

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How To Put On A Great Solo Acoustic Performance

 

Are you a guitarist? Have you performed a lot in solo music shows and felt disappointed to receive the audience’s lukewarm reaction? I've seen in many live acoustic shows where the guitarist is just standing and performing one song after another. Nothing to be remembered. Nothing to keep within after the show. Most of the audience are not even able to tell the performer’s name after the show.

 

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Choosing The Right Guitar Pickups

 

If you're on the lookout for single coil pickups, you've come to the right place! Below, we take a look at things you should think about before choosing the right set of single coils.

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Top Things Bands Should Never Do On Social Media

 

You have a chance at achieving a two-directional conversation if your social media presence as a band is thoughtfully crafted with strong content. This kind of conversation encourages your followers to purchase your products, which is important since sales are the underlying goal. They also get a chance to engage with you when you tell your story, hence creating your brand, which is the real goal of using social media.

 

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Stage Performance Tips For Lead Singers

 

Singing live on a stage is never an easy job. As a lead singer, it is mainly your responsibility to keep the audience engaged at all times. Here are some stage performance tips for lead singers:

 

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Xotic Effects Soul Driven Boost Guitar Effects Pedal Review

 

As a huge fan of Xotic Effects guitar pedals, I was excited to finally get my hands on the new Soul Driven Boost. Released late last year in collaboration with Allen Hines, the Soul Driven is based on Xotic's highly popular AC-Comp Booster, albeit with enough tweaks to give it an entirely different feel. After putting the Soul Driven for a long drive, I can say that this is a unique little guitar pedal, made to deliver a customized experience that you won't get from a typical booster, compressor or overdrive.

 

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Find And Improve Your Natural Vocal Range

 

It's possible to learn to improve your vocal range. Most people believe their voice is just what it is and it cannot change. Just not true. The upper and lower ranges can be pushed gently over time. Vocal exercises can improve range and tone. The voice will need to be exercised just like a muscle. The more used, the stronger it gets.

 

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Diagnosing A Bad Or Blown Guitar Speaker

 

Do you want to diagnose a Bad or Blown Guitar Speaker? Sooner or later, every guitarist experiences a malfunction of a given kind. It could be a result of something trivial such as a loose ground wire or something else. On the other hand, it could just be something more serious such as a blown guitar speaker. How do you go through this? If you have a blown guitar speaker on your hands, then you can look for the following these telltale signs whenever you want to diagnose the main problem. Here are the signs to look for if you think your guitar amplifier/cabinet has a bad speaker:

 

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Tips On Teaching Others How To Play Guitar

 

Playing the guitar requires so much practice. If you have sailed through all the difficulties involved and you are now a great guitarist, it’s good to pass this knowledge to other interested individuals. It’s, in fact, a great opportunity to make money from what you like doing. If this is your area of interest, then you can use the tips on teaching others how to play guitar, as discussed below. They will provide you a sure way to witness your dream come true.

 

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Stop Playing Bass Like A Guitarist

 

Most of us tend to believe if you are an average guitarist, picking up the bass will be a piece of cake. Still, it is very easy to identify a bassist who is purely a guitar player. So, what really separates a guitarist from a natural bassist? It is said that our musical DNA is around 99% similar, but just what exactly accounts for that distinctive 1%? More to the point, just how can a guitarist turn into a real bassist? Well, here are some of the few insights that have been gleaned from accomplished bassists, cutting across different genres.

 

 

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Former Backing Bands That Made It Big

It's tough being a backing band. You work hard to be good enough to rock with a well-known front man but still remain largely unknown. But every once in a while, there comes a backing band (or members of a backing band) that are good enough to be stars in their own right. Below, we take a look a few backing bands that eventually made it big.

 

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Tips For Adults Learning To Play Guitar

 

Learning guitar is a dream of many people, and there is no age limit for this. If you're trying to learn guitar but are starting to feel like it's a young person's game, don't worry. By following the tips below, it won't be a question of if you will ever play, just a matter of when.

 

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Music Tips: The Basics of Mixing

 

If you're a musician, it is only natural that you will soon want to record your stuff. Luckily, you don't have to own a million dollar recording console to come up with some solid recordings. Still, you'll need to know what you're working with. Below, we take a look at a vital component of recording -- the mixer.

 

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