The Pursuit of Artistic Greatness has been among us for thousands of years, yet it has eluded most of us. It seems almost impossible to pursue that which we can hardly define.(artistic greatness).
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The Pursuit of Artistic Greatness
June 2nd, 2009How to Become a Professional Guitarist & Musician ~ Part 4 ~ Making it
June 2nd, 2009You want to “make it” in the music business, right? Does it seem almost impossible to make it happen? The perceived realities of the music industry seem too harsh, too risky, too difficult and too unstable to pursue a lucrative long term music career.
Scandalous Behavior: What Happens At The Afterparty, Stays At The Afterparty!
June 2nd, 2009
Musicians work hard. They write for days. They rehearse like fiends. Drag heavy gear here and there. Sweat like pigs on stage. Put marathon hours in at the recording studio. Work their fingers to the bone…well, at least into some pretty gnarly calluses. But, musicians also like to play hard: booze, drugs, groupies, and trashed hotel rooms are actually more occupational hazards that rock ‘n’ roll myths.
To Tour Or Not To Tour…That Is The Question!
June 2nd, 2009
It’s every musician’s fantasy. The tour bus rolls up to the arena (full of groupies, beer and pizza). Fans are crowded out front hoping to catch a glimpse of America’s hottest band. The group is escorted to their dressing room (full of more groupies, beer and pizza). They enjoy the various pleasures of stardom while roadies set up the stage. It’s show time. The artists take the stage. The crowd is screaming. The lights are glaring. The amps are humming. The drummer clicks off the first song and…
The Pursuit of the Record Deal
June 2nd, 2009
Do you want a successful, stable and rewarding career as a professional musician?
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Why Haven’t You Reached Your Music Career Goals?
June 2nd, 2009
Want to Become a Professional Musician?…Start Here.
June 2nd, 2009
Why so many good musicians struggle to begin their music career.
If you are like most people who want a career as a professional musician, the first question you ask is probably, "What do I have to do?" You ask this because you are not sure what you need to do first, second, third, etc. And it seems obvious that you must actually do things in order to move forward and launch your own music career.
Whether you are just starting out, or already have some experience in the music business, there are important steps you must take and many things you will need to do. However, the order in which you take each step will make a big difference in the results you get.
It’s not about what you must do… It’s about who you must become.
Opening Acts!…Does Playing Before A Rock Star Make You One?
June 2nd, 2009
It’s the dream of many a musician to open up for either: their favorite band or the favorite band of their childhood. For many, the ultimate in true rock star status is to share a stage with the musicians who made you want to play music in the first place…to see you name in lights (or printed on a flyer, as the case may be) with the guys (or gals) whose music you listen to almost as much as (if not more than) your own.
Radio Play: Will Topping The Charts Make You Bigger Than Elvis?
June 2nd, 2009
Every true life rock ‘n’ roll television melodrama has the same scene: the unknown artist/band gives their freshly cut 45rpm single to the local disc jockey. He spins it on his top 40 radio show…and a star is born. This legend has been passed down through the generations of wannabe popstars like an ancient family recipe. The ingredients may differ, but in the end you get the same glorious results: radio play equals fame and fortune.
Shred Guitar Maturity – Part 1
June 2nd, 2009How many times have you heard someone saying these sentences? :
"I was into shred when I was younger but now I’ve matured and it is boring"
“I was a shredder and now I’m into Jazz because I’ve matured”
“I was a really good technical player but now I’ve matured and play with my heart”
“You bore, play some Jazz or Blues”
“It doesn’t matter if you can play fast, what matters is the music”
“The shredding has no feelings”
“All shred sounds the same”
“The shred is boring, predictable, repetitive, the notes are not understandable, …”
“A shredder is not a guitar player”
“Why do you want to be fast or faster? There’s no point with playing fast”
“The shred is just gymnastics for the fingers”