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5 Things I've Learnt About Writing Music
I have been involved in the process of writing music for only a few years now and have learnt in that time to fully appreciate how difficult it can be to write something that reflects you and how to make a song that people will like. Writing music can be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do. You are battling yourself and your own creativity to craft something that never existed before you began. It is also one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. It is with this in mind that I have decided to share some key lessons I have learnt along the way to get the best out of my abilities.
By Nick Jackman8 years ago in Beat
Essential Exercises for Electric Bass
Learning a new instrument can be very discouraging to anyone who is just picking up an instrument for the first time. It is crucial that anyone beginning their studies of a musical instrument learns proper technique in order to avoid injury and to allow them to learn how to do anything they want to on that instrument. Good technique is the foundation for learning anything and is the best place to start learning an instrument.
By Beth McPherson8 years ago in Beat
5 Things I've Learnt from My First Three Months of Touring
Since the beginning of March, I've been on a UK tour with a Northern Soul Band called "The Signatures." It has been one of the best experiences of my career, but it has also had its challenges and various valuable lessons.
By Gary Cunningham8 years ago in Beat
How to Fail as a Singer/Songwriter
1. Need a band. It’s really hard when you can’t just do music accompaniment by yourself because singing/writing is your strong point and playing instruments is not. You have to remember though that for anyone playing with you: it’s their music and time too (unless you or a record label are paying enough to give you the creative control). Still, it’s harder to keep musicians involved that aren’t creatively invested and just feel like human instruments. If you want others involved, you have to be a team player.
By Anomie Fatale8 years ago in Beat
How To Be a Self-Taught Musician
So you want to learn an instrument but don't know where to start? Maybe for Christmas you got a guitar, but personal lessons are too expensive and all the articles you've read aren't "beginner friendly" or use terms you've never heard of. Maybe it's been a whole month and you still don't sound like your favorite YouTube guitarist and you've decided to give up. Don't worry, I'll do my best to get you started here.
By Israel Pike8 years ago in Beat
The Three Notebooks You Need as a Songwriter
When I started songwriting when I was nine, and for the first little while of the last 11 years, I only used on book as a songwriter. And yes, that worked fine for a while, but I'm at the point now where there are three different notebooks I use in my songwriting practice that I think are absolutely necessary.
By Robin Owens8 years ago in Beat
So You Want to Sing Karaoke?
What's the first thing you think about when you hear the term "karaoke bar?" People singing poorly for laughs? Drunk people trying to sing coherently? Endless renditions of "Don't Stop Believing" or "Eye of the Tiger"? I think about those things, too. However, as someone who has done karaoke for many years, I have to say that yes, those things are true. But there is much more to it than that. It's a fun place for friends to get together, sing some songs and have a few laughs. I've made some of my closest friends from the karaoke bar I frequently go to. I am not talented in the least, but others seem to think I am.
By Jenna Goldberg8 years ago in Beat
Live Show Preparation
Ah, Live performance. This is the Artist’s best chance to make a good impression and gain more fans, not to mention to remind current fans of why they love you and your music. The key word here is performance. You want that to be memorable, especially if your audience has paid to get in to see you. That does not mean you give a lackluster performance, even for free events. Be on top of your game at all times from start to finish.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in Beat
