From the monthly archives: June 2009

The world was shocked this week by the sudden death of Michael Jackson, who spent nearly all of his 50 years under the microscope of celebrity and earned universal recognition as one of the best performers of our era.
His influence on popular music and…

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MusicianWages.com is giving away 100 MOO business cards! Enter to win at our contest page:
Giveaway: 100 MOO Business Cards for 3 Lucky Readers…
Winners will be announced Friday, August 26, 2011.
In an industry that is all about networking and who you know, business

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At 16 years old, I got my first job at a video rental store.  Since then, I’ve worked at a mall, been a waiter, caterer, bartender, bar back, bouncer, sofa bed salesman, and office supply salesman.  I also got my first paying gig as a…

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When David Hahn approached me about writing an essay about my career in music, it took me a minute to narrow down what it is I do exactly.  Though I’ve only been in the industry for about four years, I’ve accumulated several job titles: composer,…

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This article is part of a series intended for musicians that are interested in learning secondary instruments & new skills that will expand their versatility.
Also visit: 15 Guitar Tips for Non-Guitarists…

This article was inspired by a handful of my instrumentalist friends recently asking

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This article is part 3 of a 3-part series by Nathan Whitney…, who spent 6 years working on cruise ships all over the world. Please also visit parts 1 & 2 of this series, which discuss the choice of guitar and amplifier/effects for the

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Just Play

On June 1, 2009 By

Sound familiar? Maybe it’s an excerpt from something your high school band director told you when you were asking too many questions, or talking to the person sitting next to you when you should be making changes to your music. It was probably prefaced by…

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