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If you are an unsigned act who has recorded an album, how can you go about selling it without record company support?
Even seasoned musicians can experience an attack of the nerves before particularly important gigs. So some favour breathing exercises to calm the nerves and get them ready to play at their best.
Drummers can often suffer injuries if they don't look after themselves, so it is vital they warm up before taking to the stage.
Once you've learned the basics of holding down a basic drum beat, you can then look at adding embellishments such as fills.
Synthesizers can be pretty straightforward to record, but there are a number of ways to get the most out of your instrument and improve the sound.
Unsigned bands may not have record labels behind them, but there are still plenty of ways in which they can drum up interest in their music.
A wide range of digital marketing techniques are being employed across the music industry to promote artists and their latest releases, experts have noted.
Musicians have been encouraged to be as creative as possible when making music videos, after YouTube was credited with restoring interest in promo films.
People who want to set up a home recording studio have many options available to them, including buying an all-in-one multi-track recorder. So if you go for this option, what things should you consider before buying?
One of the trickiest aspects of home recording is also one of the least technical - getting a winning vocal performance. However, there are several ways in which you can ensure your voice sounds spot on.
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