Sammy Stein – Whatever You Wonder About Jazz
The Wonder of Jazz: Music That Changed The World by Sammy Stein is reviewed by Stan Stewart. Not to be missed: people with the initials S.S.
Musician Tips
Tips and reviews for musicians from Stan Stewart (aka muz4now)
Create connection to end the tragedies
Anyone with a heart has had it broken by the recent obscene mass murders in Buffalo and Uvalde. Yet, no matter how sad and angry we may be, the answer is not to act out our feelings. It is to direct our caring towards people who have no sense of connection or relationship. View this
Playing Live Gigs (Again) – A Sign of the Times
One of my favorite things to do is play live gigs. The pandemic squelched that for a while. Hopefully, this is finally changing. Below, you’ll see pictures of me smiling. That’s me being happy about getting to play live music! Gigs Though COVID-19 is not going away any time soon, vaccines and additional treatments are
Thoughts on Epic Games’ Buyout of Bandcamp
After reading the news about Epic Games buying Bandcamp, Stan Stewart had a few thoughts. And then, he had some more…
Stuff on Social Networks That’s Just Rude
Stan Stewart shares some of his pet peeves about social network interactions. Social media: you can’t live with it or without it.
Do you need separate music streaming for classical?
If you like to listen to classical music, do you need a different streaming service? Here’s Stan Stewart’s take (for now).
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6 Ways Composers Can Make Money During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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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How To Know Which Reviews You Can Trust And Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
Reviews can be difficult to decipher: which review can be trusted and which cannot? Check out these guidelines to help you decide.
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Release and Procrastination – Life and Artistry
Today, I was supposed to release a new EP. Hmmm. I don’t seem to have an EP to release. Release This I set the date for this release. In addition, I took two days off from my day job to help make it happen. Did you ever take a day (or two) off and fill
Gear Fever – Musicians, Take Your Temperature
Gear Fever – many of the musicians I know have had it at one time or another. Check your temperature and follow these tips to musical health.