You need to understand your audience. If you record as a purist, you need to pitch your music to purists – Almost exclusively. Because most of us want to hear pop/rock/blues/hip-hop/indie alt/etc music where everything is tight and in tune
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In the name of collaboration
I would venture to say that everyone has someone they can work well with! Just think about this, if someone can work with Morrissey and make the incredible band The Smiths, objectively Morrissey’s best work, then you can stand to work with a few different people and see what you can come up with together!
Break Into Your Scene With This Simple Trick
Even during our current lockdown, we can support other acts. It’s as simple as talking! Start today! Pick and local band and follow the crap outta them!
Turn It Off
Take a deep breath. You don’t have to crank it out today. You have to be open to let it come. If you want to take your writing seriously, take a few minutes.
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”
On Gatekeepers
Trying to get to the next level? You need someone to help you get there! Duh. What do Spotify playlists and open mic nights have in common? Gatekeepers and Key masters. Let’s go find out where Zuul is.
Water, Water Everywhere, Y’all About To Get WET
Not drinking enough water is like asking for a plant to bear fruit without giving it any water. It’s kind of silly!
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.
The Best (and your favorite) Advice You’ve Ever Been Given – Sleep More
The two most important things I schedule – the stuff I’m never supposed to move? ME TIME and SLEEP TIME.
Dean Nelson 