Tag Archives: come together

Stage banter: How to win your audience over between songs

Stage banter: How to win your audience over between songs Do you know what the difference is between stand-up comics and a musician is? They tell jokes, you play music. That’s about it… ok, obviously that’s not the only thing, but I’m driving…

How to get press in the DIY era

There are PLENTY of places you can pitch your press. Think outside your circles into international waters, baby! If you don’t know what your local press looks like, it’s time to figure that out. It’s as easy as searching Google or Instagram. They’re not trying to hide from you, you just have to look through all the garbage out there.

Take a big breath in – No, you don’t have to write a quarantine album.

If you’re like me, especially when it comes to art, I am terrible at doing things when people tell me to do those things. Why do I have such a hard time writing and creating when I have nothing but time to do it?

To The 99% – From One Of Your Own

Let me put this in bold letters because you need to hear this. You are not a failure, the reason you haven’t become famous is not because you’re not doing enough. Before we start, I want you to find a mirror (or use your phone selfie feature) and ask yourself this question.  “I will neverContinue reading “To The 99% – From One Of Your Own”

The Right Hand, The Important Hand – Tricks To Improve Rhythm

The rhythm hand deserves some extra love! Stop telling yourself that someone will take care of the heavy lifting with guitar. Stop being the weak link in the band. Learn to play the damn guitar! It’s nothing complicated, so don’t feel overwhelmed. You just need to dedicate a little additional focus on specific techniques.

How the first practice should go – What to expect and the Do’s and Dont’s

The first night of practice/trying is usually a major let down. It doesn’t have to leave you wanting though! Read this for a few quick tips on getting the most out of a first practice/try out.