Musician Resources

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  1. Non-Club Gigs Bands Should Take Advantage Of

    Non-Club Gigs Bands Should Take Advantage Of
      Good music has a soul of its own and to be honest it almost feels like a shame that there are too few events associated with tasteful and quality music all around the world. Some of the events have become cliché in terms of music band performances. For instance Clubs, Coffee shops and bars. Music is always a treat for the ears but it’s not fair that musical bands have too few options for gigs around them. Here are a few ideas about events and places where bands and musicians should be able to present their music to the crowd.   Continue reading →
  2. Singing Exercises To Improve Your Pitch

    Singing Exercises To Improve Your Pitch
      Vocal exercises are very important to improve your singing and can really help with some of the areas that you may need to improve. So knowing how to do the vocal exercises correctly seems to be the problem that most beginners are having difficulty with. The rule of the thumb: Always begin with a warm up exercise before jumping to vocal exercises. So that way, you can stretch your voice in preparation for more rigid vocal training. To give you an idea, here are some of the most common warm-up exercises in singing.   Continue reading →
  3. How To Counter Feedback On Stage

    How To Counter Feedback On Stage
      One of the most common problems musicians face on stage is that annoying, unwanted feedback. Yes, we all know that signature screech but how many of us know how to combat it, let alone how to avoid it? We take a look at common causes of feedback along with a few tips on how to deal with it on stage.   Continue reading →
  4. 4 Quotes from Non-Musicians That You Can Apply to Guitar Playing

    4 Quotes from Non-Musicians That You Can Apply to Guitar Playing
      In one of PAL's blog entries this month, we shared ways on how you can motivate your bandmates. While it’s important to have the support of people around you, it’s equally vital to have your own source of inspiration, too. If you’re a guitar player, you may consider some legendary guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Chuck Berry as inspirations. But musicians aren’t the only people that can serve as role models. Even the insights of non-musicians may be used as powerful motivators in your pursuit of mastering the guitar. Continue reading →
  5. Bass Amp Setup Tips For Beginners

    Bass Amp Setup Tips For Beginners
      Many beginner bass amp players find it difficult to craft a good tone on their amp. To get a good sound out of a bass amp, one must have a decent grasp on how the various elements of the instrument work.   Continue reading →