
10/07/2022
The Power of “No” – When and How to Say No to Something That Isn’t Right For You – Soundfly
Nobody wants to be the person turning people down all the time, but we also need to avoid burnout. Here are tips for saying No with respect.
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Nobody wants to be the person turning people down all the time, but we also need to avoid burnout. Here are tips for saying No with respect.
It takes a certain kind of personality to excel at tricky recording maneuvers while simultaneously working with an equally tricky recording artist. Perhaps it’s for that reason alone that I admittedly never sought full-time studio operator status, choosing instead to track guests on a case-by-case...
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If you’re good at it, writing isn’t what you’re doing. Writing is just transcribing; you are a thinker.
Yes it’s a 57 so don’t slobber on it!
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https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/all-six-times-the-grateful-dead-played-dark-star-in-the-1980s/
When the Dead resurrected 'Dark Star'.
This picture was taken in the Bullpen Lounge in the basement of the Stockyard restaurant when I was playing in the band probably in the early 90s sometime. Yes it's Ivana Trump, may she RIP. She was eating upstairs and came down to the lounge and sat right in the seats that were at the front of the stage. At this time she was divorced from Trump but still had his last name. It's possible Tex took this shot and gave me a copy. I met so many great people at the Stockyard/Bullpen Lounge here in Nashville. That was one of the best if not the best gig to have in that time!
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“How good do demos need to be?” is one of the questions I am asked most often in my workshops. To effectively answer this question, you need to identify the purpose of your demo recording. For example, is it intended to be pitched in the hopes of finding a home with…
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When we present a song to a music industry professional, whether in person or via the internet, it is always a good idea to have a lyric sheet available. At a face-to-face meeting, ask whether the listener would like to follow along with a lyric sheet. When sending songs via the…
God Bless The Child - John Heinrich
Playing the Jazz standard "God Bless The Child" written by Billie Holiday and Aurthur Herzog. Gary "Brotherman" Branshaud on Bass, Phil Rugh on Piano, Jerry...
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https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/02/03/best-books-for-musicians-to-read/
Want to find direction as a musician? Books are a fantastic resource, and these are the best books for musicians to read.
Researchers create massive genealogical network dating back 100,000 years
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Flower! Flowers! Very Cool!
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Summer's Innocence - Flute Instrumental - Play on N1M
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A few weeks ago, a talented writer/artist asked me to write a song with her to fill a specific niche missing from her repertoire. She wanted a lyric that would convey strength and resolve; words that would empower listeners. She hoped we would write a melody that would showcase the power…
Do you remember “Flub-a-dub” from the Howdy Dowdy show?
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Which came first the Chicken or the Clown? Somebody tell me!!!
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https://splice.com/blog/business-basics-creatives/
From knowing your cash flow to understanding debt, these business basics will allow you to put yourself on the path of professional success as a creative.
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/5-ways-to-tell-if-your-track-is-finished/
If you're having trouble getting past your perfectionism, here are some tools to employ so that you finish better sounding tracks, quicker.
Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton and Brothers Osborne are leading Nashville toward a brighter, more inclusive future — and finding power in simply being themselves.
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/write/3-ways-to-grip-your-listeners-with-opening-lines/
In today's music landscape, attention spans are at an all-time low. Grab your listener's attention right away with lyrical immediacy.
We’re honored and privileged to pay tribute to our incredible Gospel family, whose inspiring musical gifts have never felt more meaningful. Your stellar talent, artistry and creativity have given us songs with messages of hope, faith, and love that strengthen and encourage us every day.
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/hustle/5-music-industry-rules-i-broke-and-you-should-too/
Here are five poisonous rules you're bound to hear at some point in your music career that are made to be broken... Have fun with them!
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/hustle/finding-success-in-music-without-focusing-on-success/
A short and sweet think piece on how to find success in the music industry without focusing on what that success tends to represent (fame).
https://thefortyfive.com/opinion/best-hyperpop-songs-ever/
Hyperpop isn't for everyone but in our humble opinion, these are the best hyperpop tracks ever penned. Complete with playlist.
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/write/6-bad-habits-in-songwriting-and-how-to-break-them/
Here are some of the worst bad habits I see songwriters falling into all the time, and my thoughts about how to break those habits!
https://pitchfork.com/features/article/independent-music-venues-live-music-forever/
One year after their stages went dark, live music workers from across the country talk about what makes their spaces so important and how you can help them.
https://blog.reverbnation.com/2021/02/18/5-ways-use-storytelling-for-music/
Storytelling is the art of building a narrative around your music and your artist persona. In the streaming age, your music will be exposed to a lot of people. This is a great opportunity by itself, but it’s also a big challenge. In fact, in 2021, the biggest challenge for independent artists is t...
For the vast majority of us who don’t reside in a soundproof living space, those increasingly spiffy effects samples that come included in most recording packages these days have been a godsend, allowing us to get professional tone out of a pint-sized box. So seductive are some of these plugins an...
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/write/7-songwriting-rules-and-when-to-break-them/
There are many unwritten rules songwriters tend to treat as the Gospel, but when the innovative break them, incredible things happen.
It is, without a doubt, both a blessing and a curse to be passionate about your songwriting. On the “blessing” side, you’ve found something you’re genuinely moved to do, and you can’t wait for the world to hear your songs. However, on the “curse” side, it’s far too easy to throw…
https://screenrant.com/iconic-director-composer-collaborations/
From Tim Burton and Danny Elfman to Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer, Hollywood has seen splendid director-composer collaborations.
https://americansongwriter.com/jesse-malin-takes-write-about-what-you-know-approach-to-songwriting/
Jesse Malin began his career when he was only twelve years old, fronting the band Heart Attack in New York City’s hardcore punk scene in the 1980s. Four
https://americansongwriter.com/the-music-lab-writing-a-big-explosive-chorus-in-3-steps/
Welcome to “The Music Lab,” a new column powered by SongTown and featured in American Songwriter every month. Over the course of my career, I’ve had
https://torrentfreak.com/police-arrest-14-people-behind-8-million-user-piracy-subtitle-site-210204/
14 people said to be behind the famous Chinese piracy and subtitling site YYeTs.com have been arrested by police in China.
https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/what-to-know-about-musics-copyright-gold-rush/
Neil Young, Lindsey Buckingham, Shakira, and others recently sold their song catalogs to the flashy music publishing upstart Hipgnosis, in deals that have implications for the future of the recording industry.
The fifth-century engraving, found repurposed in a Byzantine building's wall, references "Christ born of Mary"
There are many paths to take when writing songs, but only some of them will give you your best shot at success, especially during these challenging times. Here are the top 10 tips articles published in BMI’s MusicWorld during 2020. Read on for ways to make 2021 the year your songs…
For most of us, 2020 will rank as one of the most tumultuous years of our lifetime. The restrictions, losses, and fears caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the emotions stirred up in the political and social arenas, touched virtually everyone—and creative people were hit extra hard. Song...
https://stacker.com/stories/6509/50-women-who-broke-barriers-music-industry
Using top industry sources, Stacker presents 50 pioneers, soulstresses, and civil rights heroes who broke barriers in the music industry.
It seems timely to build on my earlier article about uses for technology as a songwriter, as our connections have become increasingly virtual since the outbreak of the pandemic. However, even once the pandemic recedes, there are still significant advantages to availing yourself of current technology...
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