It’s obvious that I’m not the only one with an interest in and concern about branding for artists. My earlier post on this subject was linked and (privately) commented more times than almost any internet article I’ve ever written. So, now, I’ll share with you a few thoughts I’ve had and some of the information that’s …
As much as we musicians and other artistic/creative folk might sometimes like to ignore it, branding is an incredibly important part of our marketing. It might be as simple as choosing a “quirk” that will allow us to be just that much different from other musical acts or getting photos of our art uploaded to …
Indie rock musicians have long been known for their distinct and unconventional sounds, distinguishing themselves from their classic rock counterparts with their creative use of effects and tone. Pedals are a big contributor to that uniqueness, especially when it comes to guitars. The post “A Day in the Recording Studio of an Indie Musician” notes …
Starting out in music can be daunting without a team. This guest post on muz4now blog recommends 5 people to add to yours.
A guest post on the muz4now blog offers 4 suggestions for getting discovered as a musician. Have you maximized all four?
Synth Kraze is an album where every sound is made by a musical synthesizer. Check it out starting with the music video for the track “WTF”.
If you like to listen to classical music, do you need a different streaming service? Here’s Stan Stewart’s take (for now).
Stan Stewart, improviser and independent musician It takes a lot of preparation to be so spontaneous. Stan Stewart’s journey through life has led him to this point, but he will be the first to admit there were detours along the way. Stan was always making music – some of his earliest memories are of playing …
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for composers, and even as we move into the recovery period, the live music industry is still finding its footing. If you’re a composer, your income might still be suffering from a lack of work opportunities. But by livestreaming performances, selling sample packs of your music, and …
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When someone says “pipe organ”, most people probably think of someone playing hymns on it. Well, these players play a lot more than hymns. Organic Pipes I’ve been playing pipe organ since I was in graduate school. To my good fortune, Mr. Emmett G. Smith was solely at TCU to teach this instrument. So, he …
