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Feedback can be a big problem for any performing musician, from vocalists to piano players and drummers. So what can you do to stop it from rearing its head at a critical moment?
Guitarists sometimes use their backline to produce most of the sound the audience will hear, whereas others like to put most of it through the PA out front. So which approach is best?
People who want to develop their skills and make it in the music business have been urged to book tickets for this year's London Music Show.
Unsigned bands who distribute music through TuneCore can now get their songs heard on Spotify.
Artists and producers can disagree on whether to start mixing by concentrating on the vocals, rhythm section or another part of the song first. But does approaching a mix in a different order really make a difference?
Many artists fail to make the best use of their time in the studio and get frustrated as a result. This is often because they failed to do one basic thing - ensure their song was finished first.
Artists can easily fall into certain traps when making a song and end up boring or alienating a potential audience. So what pitfalls should you look out for when composing and arranging?
When you are recording at home, you cannot rely on your memory to tell you what is on each track and the relevant details for every one. So log everything and stay organised throughout the recording process.
Bands often record their gigs for promotional reasons, but the audio and visual footage can prove valuable for other purposes. Studying it can help you determine what you are doing right and where you can get better.
If you are in an established band that is ticking over quite nicely, it can be a good idea to step outside your musical framework and start a side project, which can ultimately end up benefiting your main group.
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