Category: Shop Talk
The Sweet Spot, March: Bigger is Better
by Glenn Sawyer Dynamics is a word that you hear musicians using a lot and with good reason: it’s important. Dynamics breathe life into music and when used correctly creates a lot of excitement. When most musicians talk about dynamics they are referring specifically to volume and how it fluctuates, but there are other ways […]
Musician 101 #8- Music Festivals
What to do to take it to the next level by the Swami Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then “train” to be a pro. […]
The Manager’s Corner
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years. I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and we have 15 albums out so far. It’s been a fun career and it keeps developing. And despite the amazing changes in technology, success in the music business is built around some tried and true […]
DrumCity GuitarLand Reviews: Ludwig Break Beats
by Kyle Christy Ludwig Break Beats At Drum City Guitar Land, people come in all the time looking for the all in one kit. The four piece setup with the small kick and toms with light weight hardware. Just so happens this past year Ludwig and Ahmir Thompson aka “Questlove” of (The Roots) teamed […]
The Manager’s Corner- February 2014
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years. I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and we have 15 albums out so far. It’s been a fun career and it keeps developing. And despite the amazing changes in technology, success in the music business is built around some tried and true […]
Lyric House February Placements
February Placements: – Nuela Charles “Good In Me” on Single Ladies – airs February 10th – Ally Rhodes “Deadbolt” on Giuliana & Bill – Airs in April – Andrew James “Broken Now” on Couple’s Therapy Episode 408 – Air date TBA – West Water Outlaws “Come On” on Giuliana & Bill – Airs in April – GUNFNGR “Never Stop” on Giuliana & […]
Product Review: Vic Firth Practice Quieter
by Kyle Christy Practice Quieter Vic Firth drum sticks are the leading brand in sticks. I’ve been playing VF since the day I picked up the sticks. They’re my right hand man, 5B’s to exact. I would take them anywhere and everywhere along with the HQ ReelFeel 14inch practice pad. I’m a drummer that likes […]
Musician 101- Knowing and Targeting Your Audience
Musician 101 – Round 7 What to do to take it to the next level By the Swami Back in the 90’s when I had a developmental deal with Sony, I was privileged to have several great mentors. Then the labels still had A/R departments and would look for talented artists to sign and then […]
The Manager’s Corner- January 2014
by Chris Daniels I’ve managed my own band for 30 years. I’m in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and we have 15 albums out so far. It’s been a fun career and it keeps developing. And despite the amazing changes in technology, success in the music business is built around some tried and […]
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