Helpful hints, tips, and tutorials that aid musicians in pursuing their music careers.
The Neumann U87, the Telefunken U47, the AKG C12, the Sony C800G … these are widely regarded to be the holy grails of the vocal recording world. They’re the very best microphones for recording vocals. And not a single one…
It’s a question that’s been asked zillions of times by musicians all over the globe. What is the best microphone for live vocals? It seems pretty straightforward, too. If you’ve ever asked me in the past for my take on…
Ahh, drum dampeners. Without you, our drums would ring on for ages and never sound quite right. And there are a lot of drum dampener and muffler products out there to choose from, too. From Moongels and their limitless imitators…
Should you pay to play gigs? Is there ever a situation where a music act should be handing over money to a promoter or a venue for a chance to perform for “exposure”? Or is this just a big, silly…
Figuring out how to manage social media for bands is a pretty big component of learning how to promote your music in the modern world. We’d go so far as to say that properly managing your band’s social media presence…
Being in a band is a lot of fun. And being in the right band can be an incredibly rewarding experience for any number of reasons. But when you find yourself wondering how to start a band, a lot of…
At some point in any music act’s career, they’re going to be faced with the very common question of how to record a demo. And this can be a tricky thing to get right. There’s a lot riding on the…
Trying to form a new band can be challenging at times. Especially given the fact that none of us really knows how to find band members without a bit of guidance. It’s not really something everyone can just guess their…
We all know that the name of a band can play a big role in that band’s success. But figuring out how to name a band can be an arduous, stressful chore. So how do you come up with band…
While learning about DIY home recording, you’re going to encounter the phrase stage snake (or stage box, or audio snake … they all mean the same thing). And hearing about them will likely stir up a fairly obvious question. What…
