Developing habits of a highly effective music artist is important for several reasons. This is because your habits will actualize your dreams: Consistency: Successful music artists are consistent in their approach to their craft. They practice regularly, write and record new music, and perform consistently. This helps them maintain momentum and eventually build a following.   Focus: Effective music artists have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and focus their efforts accordingly. They set specific goals and work hard to achieve them. Be pragmatic. Make sure the goals you are ..read more

Being a better solo acoustic musician can bring several benefits, including: developing better artistic expression and getting better performance opportunities. Here are 8 Tips to Become a Better Solo Acoustic Musician: 1. Practice, Practice, Practice: The key to becoming a successful solo acoustic musician is to practice as much as possible. Set a practice schedule and stick to it. Try to practice for at least an hour every day. 2. Build a Repertoire: Develop a large and varied repertoire of songs that you can perform. This will help keep your audience engaged and interested in your music. 3 ..read more

For many aspiring musicians, getting signed to a record label is the ultimate dream. It symbolizes recognition, validation, and the chance to reach a wider audience. However, the music industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with the rise of independent artists and digital platforms. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of signing with a record label to help musicians make an informed decision about their career path. The Pros of Getting Signed to a Record Label Financial Support and Resources One of the most significant advantages of being signed to a ..read more

There are several reasons why people choose to use free DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) to create music instead of paid ones. Cost and features are considerations. What are the Top 8 Free DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) to Create Music? GarageBand: GarageBand is a free DAW that comes pre-installed on all Apple devices. It offers a range of powerful features for recording, editing, and mixing audio, and comes with a variety of virtual instruments and effects. Garageband is an entry-level DAW based on the workflow of Apple’s flagship audio production app Logic Pro. It features a simplified s ..read more

Ricky Kej (1st Prize Winner 2018 IAMA, instrumental category) , based out of Bengaluru, India won the Grammy this year for ‘Divine Tides’, in the best immersive audio album category. He won his third Grammy at the music award ceremony’s 65th edition on February 6. The US-born musician shared the best immersive audio album award for ‘Divine Tides’ with Stewart Copeland, the drummer of the iconic British rock band ‘The Police’ Last year (2022), the duo had won the Grammy in the best new age album category for the same work. Kej dedicated his Grammys victory to India and said “Extremely grateful ..read more

IAMA winner Will Ackerman has earned himself another nomination (Best New Age Album) at the upcoming 65th annual Grammy Awards for his album “Positano Songs”. Grammy winners will be revealed during the live ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. See the full list of Grammy nominees at: https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list Will Ackerman won the Best Instrumental Award in the 2021 IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) along with Trumpet and Flugelhorn player Jeff Oster and Tom Eaton, a multi-instrumentalist, c ..read more

In the world of music streaming and YouTube, does radio still matter? Like real, tune-your-dial radio? Of course it does, especially for independent musicians! It’s still one of the best ways to get your music heard and discovered by specific groups of people. Think of it like targeted marketing for your music. Here’s what you need to know about promoting your music on radio. Benefits of Radio Promotion for Independent Artists Radio is still a force to be reckoned with in the music world. It might not be as huge as it was back in its heyday, but it’s still an effective way for independent musi ..read more

The key to building a career in the music industry is to get your music in front of more people. In 2022, the best way to do that is through streaming services. With over 350 million users worldwide, Spotify is currently the largest music streaming platform in the world, making it an ideal place to upload your songs and albums. Here are a few tips to help you get playlisted on Spotify and grow your musical following. 3 Types of Spotify Playlists First things first, it’s important to understand the different types of playlists on Spotify and how they work: Editorial playlists – Playlists curat ..read more

Top 5 Audio Interfaces for Home Studios What home recording studio is complete without a great audio interface? It’s the link between the physical instrumental world and the digital editing world. It can help you accurately listen to your music, track instruments and vocals, and even color your sound with the right preamps. Basically, it’s the cornerstone of all at-home producing as a musician! Because it’s such an important piece of equipment, you want to choose the right one to fit your needs, style, and (of course) budget. Whether you’re a music producer, DJ, or singer/songwriter, here are ..read more

by Kari Estrin With the continuing fall-out from the pandemic, combined with technology that’s ever evolving, the music industry has been adapting and continues to be reshaped in ways that affect both artists and audiences.  The biggest challenges artists generally face is to how to successfully pivot from our known models to instead reinventing what we need to do, not only to survive, but to flourish in new ways. In this post we’ll take a brief look at three of the most common expectations that musicians believe are true, but unfortunately, aren’t still the norm or realistic in the ..read more