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Opeth guitar player Fredrik Akesson has offered tips on playing solos
Publicity stunts can be a useful way to make people aware of your music - but there are often pitfalls.
Getting your music played on the radio is a good way to promote your demos and gigs, whatever the size of the band.
Stewart Copeland from The Police has offered tips on playing the drums.
Putting up posters for a gig in the wrong place could be a costly mistake.
Keeping children interested in learning a musical instrument can be a challenge - but perseverance is the key.
Prog rock guitar player Alex Lifeson from Rush has discussed the use of solos in two of the band's new tunes.
Transporting musical instruments to venues can be a conundrum for those starting out on the gig circuit - and there are a number of factors to keep in mind.
Not all songs need to be written as a band - as many groups through the years have proved.
Speaking to the media is a central part of promoting songs and gigs - whatever the size of the band.
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