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Articles about performing live or live performances
Ableton’s Dennis Desantis: Learning Music Production and Solving Creative Problems
In this interview with Ableton’s Dennis Desantis, we explore the concept of learning online, how hands-on and personal electronic music is, and much more.
How to Prepare for the Differences of On-Stage Sound at Bigger Venues
Is your band prepping to go on the road supporting a bigger artist, or did you finally just get national distribution? Read this now.
3 Things to Think About When Hiring Musicians for Your Band
When hiring a band, it’s important to show you’re respecting the musicians’ time and talent, and to do that, you need to clearly communicate the details.
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 You Should Always Be Booking
Booking shows is tough, but here are some solid reasons why it’s worth every ounce of your bands’ energy to keep at it and work hard to improve.
I Made a Playable Bass Guitar Out of an Ableton Push – Meet “Blinky”
Watch me perform on a new hybrid playable hardware instrument that approaches solving some of my biggest performance issues with digital music.
How to Book Bigger and Bigger Shows Over Time
As your band grows, make sure your communication and relationship-building skills grow with it. Here’s some advice on booking bigger shows over time.
How to Win Over a Lame Crowd
No performer is immune from an occasional bad night or bad crowd. Here are some surefire ways to get your audience engaged and excited from the stage.
Why You Need to Take Visual Aesthetics, Style, and Presentation Seriously
From a t-shirt and jeans with a stencil type design to full stage costumes, masks, and wigs with branded graphics, here’s why your band’s visuals matter.