Thursday April 7 2022, 3:00 PM
How To Sell Beats
You put your blood, sweat, and tears into your beats. You made them with love, and you know so many artists will benefit from using your music.
You are confident that the masses will love your instrumentation, and you will...
Tuesday April 5 2022, 7:45 PM
How To Write A Song Parody
Did you know song parodies were being made by well-known composers like J. S. Bach and Mozart? Parody songs go way back to the 16th century when some of these remade songs were funny, and others were more like...
Monday April 4 2022, 2:00 PM
Quotes About Band
Attention, fellow music geeks! It doesn't matter if you've been in a jazz band, rock band, wedding band, marching band, reggae band, or even a go-go band. We all know what it's like to be a part of a music band.
I want to...
Sunday April 3 2022, 5:26 AM
Should Genres Be Capitalized?
When I first got into music journalism and blogging, I thought that all genres, including jazz, pop, and rock, should be capitalized. I saw people capitalizing the words often on social media and in small music...
Thursday March 31 2022, 5:00 PM
What Is A Topline In Music?
The term vocal topline is quite new in the music world. Made popular by EDM producers, a vocal topline is a sung melody that usually has lyrics written along with the melodic content.
Topline vocals are often...
Wednesday March 30 2022, 8:30 PM
Flutist Or A Flautist?
If you've seen or heard the flute being played, you've come across both terms to describe a flute player.
I, for one, spent a lot of time asking my music teachers which one I should use when referring to the beloved...
Tuesday March 29 2022, 4:30 PM
Where Can I Find An Open Mic Near Me?
Looking for a quality spot to enjoy or perform at an open mic can be daunting. If you're in a popular city, it will likely be easy to come by or hear about in your social circles.
If you live in a...
Monday March 28 2022, 2:20 PM
Why Are There Only 7 Notes In An Octave?
If you are used to hearing only seven notes in an octave, then chances are, you have a long way to go when discovering the many scales used across the world.
There are seven notes in widely used...
Wednesday March 23 2022, 12:33 PM
Musician Photoshoots
The possibilities seem endless when it comes to photoshoots for music artists and bands. There are so many poses you can do, places you can use, and photographers to choose from!
All of these options can create a sense...
Tuesday March 22 2022, 4:54 PM
Bass Vocal Range
Men with the lowest vocal ranges known to humans are also known as bass vocalists. Rich and full of beautiful darkness, a bass vocal tone can send chills right down your spine.
These chills are why bass singers are often...
Monday March 21 2022, 5:57 PM
Tenor Vocal Range
Who's that powerful and bright male vocal part that is piercing through the entire choir? It's probably a lovely tenor's voice.
I like to rag on tenors for always being loud and sometimes being obnoxious, but the truth is...
Friday March 18 2022, 3:15 PM
How To Name An Instrument
Is it quirky to come up with a unique name for your beloved instrument? Yes. Is it a great practice that a lot of musicians have adopted? Also yes.
You may hear some musicians say it's weird or doesn't serve a...
Thursday March 17 2022, 2:23 PM
What Is The Song Black Betty About?
You may be wondering, why are all these white artists singing about a Black Betty? Is this racism? Is it a tribute to black culture? Is it just a coincidence and not talking about a black woman at all?...
Wednesday March 16 2022, 2:45 PM
Wade In The Water's Origins
Did you know that the creator of this song is unknown and will likely never be revealed?
I've been researching for hours on Wade In The Water, my ultimate favorite spiritual to sing, and I realized why it was...
Tuesday March 15 2022, 7:00 PM
Soprano Vocal Range
As you may already know, the term soprano is used to describe the highest general voice range for singers. Several different types of sopranos fall under the general term, but most people stick with calling a singer a...
