Monthly Archives: September 2012

This post builds upon last week’s post, so to get the most out of it, please read last week’s first. One of the most common questions many musicians (even long-time ones) have is, “Why am I not progressing beyond a certain plateau and why doesn’t playing come more naturally?” In many cases, the answer isContinue reading “Musical Proficiency and the Brain”

The concept of “right brain” and “left brain” is a proven one; the right side of the brain largely governs creative and intuitive thinking, while the left side largely governs logic, mathematics, and rote learning. The two hemispheres are not like halves of a ball; they are physically separate and are joined only by oneContinue reading “The Right Brain, The Left Brain, and the Musician”

Your publicity materials are the most important tools you have, besides your music, for getting gigs. Interestingly, though, if your promo materials fall short, gig promoters are likely to ignore the quality of your music. Many musicians say, “My music speaks for itself,” but in the real world, it might not. Just as people developContinue reading “Creating an Effective Promo Packet and Website”

This is a continuation of last week’s subject on starting and maintaining a professional music career… 9. Do the considerable office work. Although making promo materials and doing your own booking are a kind of “office work”, they’re not all there is. It’s essential to know that there is no way around doing the officeContinue reading “The Right Stuff – Part 2”