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Great Tools That Make The Process Of Writing Music More Simple
Any artist who has tried their hand at songwriting likely knows the struggle of composing a compelling melody, and may often give up in frustration before achieving success. Here we look at five valuable tools that can help artists in this creative endeavor. Guest post by Lucy Benton For a musician, a search for a melody that ...
StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Ben Wendel's "The Seasons"
This week, the StLJN video spotlight shines on saxophonist Ben Wendel, who's coming to St. Louis for a performance on Thursday, March 15 at The Ready Room. Born in Vancouver, CA, raised in Los Angeles, and educated at the Eastman School of Music, Wendel now lives in NYC and probably is best known as a member ...
Coltrane Could Leave You Breathless
Research on yet another extracurricular project involving John Coltrane has led me into several byways that the great tenor saxophonist took in his pre-“Giant Steps” days of the 1950s. One of those paths branched off from the association with Miles Davis that formed a milieu in which Coltrane flowered. After he left Davis, he formed his ...
New YouTube Monetization Policies, Pointers Drive Growth
In this piece we look at some important tips on YouTube's updated monetization policies, as well as other important pointers and best practices for getting the most out the video sharing platform. Guest post by Jay Cook of the Orchard's The Daily Rind We’ve kept you up to date with the various changes YouTube has made ...
Reflections On The Music Of Jóhann Jóhannsson
In this piece, RE Katz reflects on the life and works of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away recently after releasing his most successful solo album Orphée, and the spectacle of hope which his work provides. Guest post by RE Katz of Soundfly's Flypaper Perhaps it’s fitting that the untimely death of composer Jóhann Gunnar Jóhannsson is shrouded in silence ...
Why You Should Know Everything About Your YouTube Channel
As an artist, effectively managing your YouTube channel is essential to building your online presence. Here we explore some often overlooked but nonetheless essential metrics for understanding and growing your YouTube channel. Guest post by Nicholas Salomone of DIY Musician The no-no of not knowing. Everyone gets a little boost from feeling like their channel is doing well, ...
Another Music Licensing Deal Signed For Facebook
While Facebook hasn't entered into the streaming game yet, it does seem to be leaning that way, having recently dipped a second toe in after signing a deal with ICE Services, a licensing group representing several European performing rights organizations. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Facebook isn’t in the music streaming business yet, but ...
Led Zeppelin Embraces Record Store Day With New Release
You may want to get in line early this Record Store Day. In advance of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary celebration, slated to commence this September, the band will wet fan’s appetites with their first ever Record Store Day release on April 21st, 2018. Produced by Jimmy Page and pressed on yellow vinyl, the limited-edition 7” single ...
How To Have A Successful SXSW 2018
Love it or loath it, SXSW is an important time for the music industry and those involved with it, presenting a vast wealth of opportunities for growing your brand, networking, and also enjoying the show. With so many options, we here assist in how best to break down your time at SXSW, whether you're a first-timer ...
Many Birds With Strings
I love Charlie Parker With Strings. It's such pretty, soulful music from one of the first jazz artists to cross over to the American songbook with an easy listening twist. And I know many readers share my passion for Bird with strings. First, let's listen to an example so those who aren't familiar have a sense... ...
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