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NPR on Banjo Legend Earl Scruggs
A few weeks back I posted about the NPR 100, a series from back in 2000 that recounted “the stories behind 100 of the most important American musical works of the 20th century, across all styles and...
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The Musicians Guide to Better Sounding Drums
The following is part of Travis’ blog series and eBook “The Musicians Guide to Better Sounding Drums” To me, the cymbals are the most important component to a great sounding drum kit. In fact, I often...
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Expect the Unexpected!
It’s funny how performing for TV is at least a little more tense than many of the other medias. One reason is that they don’t like doing more than one take and, of course, in live-recorded TV shows...
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A European In New York – Comparing The Scenes
Contrary to popular opinion, Jazz is NOT dead. Closely associated with New York City since the 1920s, jazz is flourishing all around the world – thanks to numerous talented and innovative musicians. I...
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The Magic Of Creativity
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” – Scott Adams With creativity we can create magical things that touch the hearts and souls of people. A song, a...
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Eight Steps To Compose Music More Effectively
We’ve all been there. Struggling to come up with a melody or working out that perfect ending for your song. This is one of the most frustrating aspects of composing music, especially when you are...
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How To Avoid Serious Mistakes When Choosing An Agent
The Role of an Agent If you want to succeed as a live act in the music industry, you will likely need an agent. Agents strive to find great gigs for their clients at good venues and earn a nice...
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How To Make Money From Songwriting Royalties
Making money from your music. All those hours spent working out tunes on the guitar, or those long nights in front of the computer finishing your hip-hop track. You obviously enjoy making music, but...
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The Essential Features Of A Hit Record
We have all heard those hit songs that can be considered ‘timeless classics’. Whether it’s a hip hop track, a rock classic or an 80’s power ballad, these songs share some essential features that...
View ArticleTimo Vollbrecht Showcasing Originals at the Indaba Loft
As a musician it is a vital skill to be able to process personal and musical experiences in order to channel them into performance. Saxophonist and Indaba Artist in Residence Timo Vollbrecht recently...
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