5 Ways Musicians Can Beat Stress
Some people are content working in an office, others like being on a construction site. Some enjoy working in retail, while others thrive playing music and being on the road. If the latter resonates with you, you’ll know only too well how exhilarating it is to play live shows to adoring crowds. While it’s great to hit the stage and give
Why cybersecurity is so important for musicians
When we think about cybersecurity, the music industry is perhaps not the first sector that springs to mind when thinking about the targets for cybercriminals. Most people will think about global organisations with big bank balances, however, musicians have a lot to lose if their music files are stolen and they are increasingly becoming the target of cybercriminals who then
Cybersecurity for musicians and the music industry
Musicians have a lot on their plates, from writing songs, branding, marketing, preparing for performances, and much more. However, you are likely on your phone and computer, but you haven't thought much about cybersecurity. This may be an innocent mistake that can be costly no matter if you have an individual Youtube channel or have content hosted on well-known streaming websites
Top Ways to Start Learning to Play the Piano
Some people play and record music with their computers. They use special keyboards and software, and look for free plugins for music production. For many others, learning to play the traditional piano is a goal that they want to achieve. If this sounds like you, then it's time to take action! The good news is there are many ways for you
How Starling Is Helping Musicians Make Money Through Music
Starling, a new artist services company, recently revealed their unique plans on helping musicians make money through their music. With many independent musicians struggling to find ways to earn money for their hard work online, Starling is hoping to act as a type of do-it-yourself record label for those starting, treating music as a hobby, or any other circumstance. How is
How To Start A Music Career With No Experience
Over the past decade, we have seen an increasing democratization of the music industry. While there are many problems with the way streaming platforms allegedly exploit artists and the means labels have used to try and stifle unsigned musicians, it is still easier than anyone could have imagined to create and share music. As long as your music meets a certain
Effective Tips That Will Help You Improve Your Musical Performance
Working as a performing artist can be incredibly difficult, laborious, and tiresome, yet it is also a career that is incredibly rewarding and grants you the freedom to travel wherever you want to go in search of work and rely upon nobody but yourself and your talents. Working as a performing artist is something that many people can only dream
9 Things Every Guitarist Should Know
There is a wide array of things many might argue that a guitarist should know. This might be quite confusing for someone who is just starting or is looking to improve their guitar playing skills. To better help you get a hold of what you need to know as a bare minimum that will also keep you on the right
7 bright ideas that can help musicians to get heard & boost fanbase leveraging Instagram
Instagram, today, is one of the most popular social networking platforms used by individuals and businesses alike to showcase their talents and products. It is versatile and offers a variety of tools that can be used to create brand awareness for all kinds of professional avenues. Artists, in particular, find the platform most enabling for creating an online presence. As a
An expert’s advice for young musicians
If you’ve had a love for music for as long as you can remember and have always dreamed to make it big one day, then you know how competitive and how hard it is to be successful in the world of music. This is why we’ve collected a couple of tips from experts from within the music industry to help
Bigger Than Music: 3 musicians who’ve partnered with watch brands
Musicians partnering with corporations isn't exactly a new thing, after all, the likes of Pepsi and Coca-Cola have long been inclined to join forces with artists for (usually very cheesy) advertisements. However, musicians partnering with watch companies isn't something you hear too much about, as that honor is often reserved for sports stars and actors. So, when you do hear