Whilst social media has brought incredible benefits to independent musicians, it’s also led to severe market oversaturation. With so much music being released every day, independent musicians are struggling to set themselves apart. The best way to set yourself apart from the crowd is to create engaging, valuable social media content on a daily basis. Here are…
Every band goes through a rough patch from time to time. However, it can be difficult to decide if you should give things a second chance or start looking for a more-suitable option. Here are five clear signs you should quit your band: 1. Your Goals Are Different From Everyone Else’s In my experience, a…
If you’ve recently formed or joined a band, you might be wondering if you need a dedicated ‘leader’. Whilst you may want each member to have a clear say in the direction of the project, you might also want somebody to call the shots and keep everything running smoothly. So, does a band need…
If you’ve recently attended a concert, you might be wondering what musicians actually do outside of their 90-minute set each evening. As a non-musician, it’s all-too-easy to assume musicians sleep-in until noon and party their days away. However, the reality of an average musician’s life is often a far cry from the typical ‘rockstar’ lifestyle they may…
If you’ve recently joined a band, or simply have a passion for music-making, you might be wondering what makes a band ‘great’. With so many bands fighting for the attention of both audience & industry, there are undoubtedly certain qualities that can set the ‘great’ bands apart from the rest of the crowd. So,…
If you’re serious about making headway in the music industry, you’ll no-doubt be extremely driven when it comes to working on your band. However, you might’ve found that one (or several) of the other members won’t pull their weight. This can not only cause a great deal of frustration, but also hamper a band’s overall…
If you’re new to guitar maintenance, you’re probably wondering if the pickups on your guitar will ever wear out. You might’ve heard stories about touring guitarists changing their pickups at an alarming rate, or experienced issues with the pickups in a guitar you own. So, do guitar pickups wear out? Guitar pickups do not ‘wear…
If you’re a new guitarist, you’re probably curious about your guitar picks wearing out. You might be wondering how often you’ll have to buy picks, or maybe you’ve even started to see signs of wear on the picks you’ve been using. So, do guitar picks wear out? Guitar picks will usually wear out following…
Whilst attending band camp on your period isn’t convenient, it certainly shouldn’t hold you back. Here are 10 essential tips for surviving band camp on your period: 1. Talk To Your Drum Major/Band Director Beforehand If you’ve recently started your period (or are due to start it), it’s imperative to speak to your drum major and/or band…
If you’re thinking of investing in music lessons for your child, you might be wondering what the potential benefits are. Having taken instrumental lessons since the age of six, I can personally attest to the following 15 benefits: 1. Accelerated Brain Development According to a five-year study conducted by the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI),…
