Music Survival

Emerging speakers can learn a great deal from great musicians. They can learn to connect their heart with their listeners, their audience. A great musician does not merely play notes. A great speaker does not merely utter words. They ...

The crashing of so many big music labels has started the Indie musician's movement. It's really a movement, but I refer to it this way because I look at it as a way of beating the system and the big giants that used to tell music artists ...

If there is one thing that can make a musician, or any business person for that matter, a stink load of money it has to be, without fail, better management of their time. Knowing how to properly manage one of the most valued assets ...

If you want to get a record deal, get people to your shows, or sell music like crazy, the answer isn't some kind of "magic pill" website that you post your music on, blindly sending out a bunch of demos, or anything to do with having ...

Some of the most talented musicians in the world are unsigned and virtually unknown. In the past, ultra-talented performers have gleaned listeners primarily through live performances and mp3 distribution. The goal is to develop a loyal ...

There are many live bands and ensembles that specialize in providing entertainment for wedding receptions. While these are often popular choices they are not necessarily the only option. You are of course free to hire whoever you want ...

When practicing try and be disciplined about your time, ideally one hour a day minimum.Split the time up into various practice sections. So for example the first five minute maybe of warm up scales, patterns or runs, followed by ten ...

Some people naturally start here first. That' OK. Even though I have numbered these points, they're not necessarily in any particular order. You and a friend, or even a sibling, may have an idea to start a band, but if you need other ...

I was listening to the news about the thug tho attacked Noel Gallagher live on stage last month

Having spoken to hundreds of musicians throughout my music career, it is interesting to note how some have let the dream fade into the past in favour of a life of normality, whilst others are still walking the yellow brick road in ...