Musician Resources

  Voice loss is one of those things all of us will undoubtedly face at one point or another. For non-singers, this may mean giving your voice a rest and taking it easy for the next few days. For singers, it means lost shows which can mean lost money. Below, we take a look at what exactly voice loss is, what it is caused by and how to avoid it.   Continue reading →

  Band members need to be supported in what they naturally love to do. Motivation will come to them by them being able to express themselves and working together towards the growth of the band.How can you, as a lead band member find ways to motivate your fellow band mates?   Continue reading →

  As a budding band, you always keep your eyes peeled for great chances to sell your music at events, increase your reputation and enjoy yourself, not to mention get to earn a few bucks, right? And when these opportunities are knocking on your door, letting them slip off your hands is the last thing you want to do. That is what you might think.  Well, here's a twist. Not all gigs are ideal for you if you want to grow to become the famous band you desire to be. There are times when you have to say no for your own reputation's sake as well as other reasons. You've really got to be careful as you pick offers because each of them means everything, and all of the ones you agree to will add to your résumé. Here are top signs that you should say no to a gig.   Continue reading →

  Most bass players begin with the frets on the strings. Ascending frets will be applied meaning the fifth fret, without a capo, of the lower string of the bass guitar will be the same note (check your fingers on the frets) as the open next string. The fifth fret on your E string is your open A string. This is usually how the basic tunings go before you discover the alternate bass guitar tunings on your electric bass.   Continue reading →

Singers have arguably the most important role in a band. While you can mask a few mistakes on guitar, bass or even drums, delivering a bad performance as a singer can ruin a show. While warming up is a must before any vocal performance, what you do the day before and day of can also have a huge impact. With that in mind, we'd like to take the time in this article on detailing things that singers should avoid before any performance.     Continue reading →