Gear Reviews
5 Rules for Modern Songwriters to Get Noticed
Secure More Licensing Opps Anyone in the music business will tell you that teaching songwriting is a difficult—if not impossible—task. There are some who do it well. For instance, Judy Stakee at Berklee is excellent. Whenever I am asked to teach songwriting, it...
Get Schooled at the ASCAP Experience
Learn new skills & career-boosting tips from the pros Just wanted to share some exciting news from our friends at the ASCAP Experience: "Shake off the lazy days of summer and kick back into gear with ASCAP Experience! We’ve got tons of sessions to help you set...
REVIEW: PRS SE Silver Sky
In March 2018 PRS announced the Silver Sky, a collaboration with John Mayer, refining the S-type guitar on their own terms. It was no surprise that an SE Silver Sky version would be on the way, bringing that same vibe and feel at an affordable price, while maintaining...
How To
ASCAP adds new education section to MUSIC UNITES US Resource Page
News from our friends at ASCAP: ASCAP recently launched MUSIC UNITES US, a music creator's resource page to help you through these unusual times. The page links to financial assistance programs and free wellness resources, plus an FAQ on the new $2.2 trillion relief...
#HeroBoxChallenge Helps Healthcare Workers Acquire PPE During COVID-19 Crisis
MY HERO BOX & the #HeroBoxChallenge Mobilizes the Music Community to Help New York City Healthcare Workers Acquire PPE During COVID-19 Crisis A new organization called MY HERO BOX has emerged from within the music community to ensure that healthcare workers at...
Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series
Sharing some news from our friends at Sennheiser: Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series to experience fantastic live performances! Broadcast live via IGTV, artists Raul Rodriguez, Jay Style, The Talbott Brothers, St. Panther, DJ Fly, Citizen (Mat Kerekes),...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX Plus Guitar
At first glance the Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX (what a mouthful) looks like classic Kalamazoo, with the gold top, P90’s and inlays, but the modern headstock and sharp cutaway add a contemporary twist. It’s not far from its Michigan roots, with a mahogany back and...
Enter to win a Mojave MA-D Microphone
We're looking for a killer artist or studio to win and test out the new MA-D Dynamic Mic from Mojave Audio. Need an awesome new tool for your mic locker or stage show? Enter below! Here's the deal: we're looking for a great artist or studio to win and demo the Mojave...
Mackie Acquires Babelson Audio Plug-Ins
Mackie, a leader in high-quality, easy-to-use, and innovative professional audio designs, has announced the acquisition of Babelson Audio’s catalog of highly acclaimed processing plug-ins. With an innovative range of products including vintage tube EQ and saturation,...
Industry News
The Myth of Fanbase Building
There is a disturbing trend I am seeing on YouTube and TikTok where the majority of music marketing gurus are telling indie artists to “stop chasing streams” and focus on building a dedicated fanbase. They say that tripping the algorithm for Discover Weekly or...
How Musicians Can Maintain Nutritional Health on Tour
Nutrition impacts performance, creativity, productivity and mental health. The belief that artists must suffer to create is outdated and can be quite harmful to many. While art can be an outlet for pain and a way to cope with one’s struggles, great work too can come...
Are Music NFTs Dead?
To a casual observer, all of the news stories about crypto and NFTs recently would lead you to think that the entire space is dead. The naysayers of crypto and blockchain are already doing their victory laps and tossing about their “I told you so’s”. The true...