A touching OpEd from a concert cellist about how and why her switch to freelance has been able to help manage her mental health.
Why and How to Use Playlists to Market Your Music
Every day when I start my work day, I open up a playlist and get to work. Your band could be on one of those playlists — so why aren’t you?!?
Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem When You’re Struggling
Practicing for accuracy but sacrificing speed? Or vice-versa? Research suggests you can actually have both, if your practice follows suit…
The Top 5 Ways to Keep Music Students Engaged in their Online Learning Experience
Five helpful suggestions for effective learning and teaching music online techniques from the CEO and Founder of Notetracks.
3 Ways to Handle Rejection and Take Action
Don’t let the fear of rejection hold you back from accomplishing great things. Here’s how to turn a “No” into a “Yes” opportunity.
How to Design a Great Singer-Songwriter Website
Here’s everything you need to know about putting together an effective, and welcoming, website for your singer-songwriter project!
7 Tips for Producing Music and Recording With Vocalists
New to working with singers, rappers, or hired vocalists? Here are some tips to make sure your recording studio time goes smoothly.
How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
The Pros and Cons of Releasing New Music Midweek
Because of the way major labels time their releases for chart placements, you may want to consider avoiding that congestion with yours…
Finding the Sweet Spot That Makes Learning Addictive
Motiving ourselves to practice our instrument can be tough — but with the right balance of tasks and rewards, habits will form in no time!