How can songwriters escape the trap of sounding “correct” in order to make work that embraces risk and explores new creative directions?
How to Overcome Performance Anxiety Before an Important Show
If you’re suffering from crippling performance anxiety when you set foot on the stage, here’s some advice for how to deal with those nerves and go rock!
Why Improvisation Is Great for Seasoned Musicians and Those Learning Music Alike
Some general thoughts on why improvisation is healthy and encouraged for musicians of all levels and types to experiment with.
How to Add Character and Unpredictability to Percussion Parts in Logic Pro X
With all of Logic’s inredible instruments, producers often rely on the sound of the samples right out of the box, here’s how to make them more interesting.
How to Start Booking Your Own Local Shows
Got a band and you’re just starting to play shows locally? Here are some tips for booking and building contacts in those early days!
How to Build and Customize Synths in Logic Pro X
Logic Pro offers some of the best-sounding and most customizable synths right out of the box, here’s how to adjust their default settings to your liking!
Tips for Playing the Guitar Without Looking at the Fretboard
Looking to build confidence and muscle memory when playing the guitar? Look no further! These practice tips will help you gain dexterity and fluidity fast.
What Does “Success” in Music Mean Right Now?
The music industry today operates very differently than it did 20 years ago, and our expectaations around success have to operate differently too.
4 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make in Your Music Career
Most mistakes Patrick McGuire sees fellow musicians make are totally avoidable, so here’s a guide to getting ahead and not sabotaging your own career.
7 Tips for Home-Recordists Part II: Optimizing Workflow
The second of two articles on time management, we switch gears today to focus on workflow tips and strategies, based on the writer’s years of experience.