Thousands of screaming fans are vying for your affection while you and your superstar band travel the country on your blockbuster tour. However, this unruly mob of admirers gives a cunning identity theft the perfect place to hide. Travelling musicians, consider these tips that’ll keep your identity secure.
Image via Flickr by Derrick Austinson Photog
Aspiring musicians have a lot of options as far as where they can live, but the idea is to live in a place with a vibrant and visible musical industry. When you’re heard, you can maximize your potential and make a living at it. If you get discovered by the right label, you could one day be a star.
Image via Flickr by Elvert Barnes
Whether it’s rock, country, bluegrass, or alternative, there are cities all over the country that take center stage when it comes to music. So, for those musicians looking for an active music scene, the following five cities will surely fit the bill. Not only do these destinations take music to heart, they’ve also been known to launch a few music careers as well. (Note: Just to be fair, we didn’t include New York)
Image via Flickr by ChrisHConnelly
Continue reading
So, you and the band have reached the point where you’re ready to go out on tour. It’s difficult not to daydream about stepping on to your own private jet full of adoring groupies as you are whisked off to your next venue. Sounds good, but perhaps you should start at the beginning. Let’s just concentrate on how to get to the next Howard Johnson’s gig and see where it goes from there.
Image via Flickr by Tuppus
If you want to record music in your home, there are several pieces of equipment you need. The most important of which is the digital audio workstation or DAW. It is a music software program that records, edits, and plays back digital audio. Here are the top 5 digital audio workstation software available today.
Image via Flickr by jardenberg
If you’re reading this blog, chances are you take music very seriously. Music is your craft, and the amount of money you invest into your instruments, sound and recording equipment is nothing compared to the time it takes to write, perform and earn a living. Still, music equipment can be expensive and taking the right precautions in order to protect that equipment is a necessary part of being a professional recording musician. Check out these tips to protect your equipment and stay safe between gigs.
Image via Flickr by JapanBlack
Image via Flickr by ToGa Wandering
You have your ticket in hand and shoes on your feet. Your only care in the world is getting to the concert.
Before you jet out the door to meet up with your fellow concert-goers, take a look at this list. Here are five accessories that will make your concert experience more enjoyable.