Tuesday May 17 2022, 6:30 PM
How To Handle Fame
Fame is a dangerous drug. I've only gotten the tiniest glimpse of it myself, and already I feel like I'm starting to lose it.
How do you keep everything organized? How do you stay true to yourself? How do you handle...
Monday May 16 2022, 7:45 PM
Female Empowerment In The Music World
Who runs the music world? Guys. Women are such a vital part of music and entertainment culture, yet we are grossly underrepresented in the music industry.
According to Forbes , a USC Annenberg...
Saturday May 14 2022, 6:43 PM
Music Consulting Services
A music consultant can do a ton of things for you these days. Some of them can seem more like marketers, managers, or producers because a lot of the service offerings overlap.
This is especially true now that many...
Thursday May 12 2022, 2:45 PM
Karaoke Machines For Kids
Does your child have a knack for singing and performing? Do you want to nurture their passion for their budding talents? Don't get them a machine that's more like a boring toy; give them something they can really hone...
Wednesday May 11 2022, 3:20 PM
Garth Brooks Isn't On Most Streaming Sites
Garth Brooks stayed away from all streaming sites for years until 2016. At his level of success in the country music world, he is able to have creative control over where his music gets featured....
Tuesday May 10 2022, 7:30 PM
Dropping Out To Pursue Music
We've all heard of successful and unsuccessful stories of people dropping out of school to pursue a career in music. It used to happen much more frequently back in the day, but now the music industry is much larger...
Monday May 9 2022, 7:37 PM
Potential Costs Associated With Artist DevelopmentĀ
If you're planning to get signed to a label, you won't need to stress about the costs and methods of artist development all on your own. Just know that many labels want you to develop...
Sunday May 8 2022, 2:45 PM
The History Of Ubi Caritas
The origins of this popular Gregorian chant are covered in mystery, but the text is attributed to priest, theologian, poet, and scholar Paulinus of Aquileia near 800 AD.
Some music scholars claim that this chant,...
Friday May 6 2022, 4:00 PM
Why Does Music Sound Better At Night?
As the kids like to say, music just hits differently at night. It's not just because of the glass of wine you poured or because you're out with your friends having fun and dancing. It's not that the music...
Thursday May 5 2022, 6:00 PM
How To Respond To Criticism
Being criticized for your work is scary stuff. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or if you've put 10,000 hours or more into your art.
As a creator, your work is very near and dear to your heart. We, as...
Tuesday May 3 2022, 3:45 PM
Ear Protection For Musicians
Hearing damage is a real problem that most people tend to overlook.
According to the World Health Organization, theĀ growing rates of hearing loss across the globe need to be fixed with safer listening...
Monday May 2 2022, 4:45 PM
Singing Ranges
The human voice is capable of going lower than any note on the piano and higher than any human can actually perceive. Vocal ranges are often broken down into four voice types in choral settings: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass....
Sunday May 1 2022, 2:00 PM
What Is A Diphthong In Singing?
Vowels can get pretty complicated when it comes to singing in the American language. When we sing, most of the focus goes to the vowels, not the consonants in the lyrics.
For some words, the vowels don't just...
Saturday April 30 2022, 2:00 PM
How To Prepare For Choir AuditionsĀ
Got auditions coming up and don't know if you're ready enough? I've auditioned for dozens of choirs in my lifetime, from school choirs to church choirs, to chamber choirs and acapella groups.
Although I...
Thursday April 28 2022, 7:45 PM
How To Get A Music Manager
*Please note that I do not offer management services and am only sharing tips and links in this post!
Are you looking for management in your music career? Have you reached the point where you need someone else...