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Using Twitter.com to Market Your Music and Attract More Sales & Fans

Author: Promila saini In this article, I'm going to share with you a very popular Social Networking site called Twitter.com that you can literallyspend just about 5-10 minute a day on and be able to attract a very good amount of high quality...

Why Practice Drums With a Metronome?

What is our purpose as drummers? It has been said that drummers are ‘the glue’ that keeps it all together! Our main purpose is to lead each song at a steady tempo while allowing space and complimenting each musical part. By practicing w...

Bench Test: Taylor GS Mini Series

By: Kevin Manieri George's Music The Taylor GS Mini caused quite a buzz when it first came out in late 2010. That buzz continues today we can barely keep the original model in stock, and we are just starting to receiving several limited-edition...

How Do I Know Which Mic to Buy?

By: Steve Bolanda George's Music A Basic Guide to Picking the Right Mic From Stage To Studio As musicians, mics are an important part of what we do. We depend on them to translate the sound of our voices and instruments in a clear and concise...

Recording Tips for Ukulele

You've been practicing and playing for some time now. Its only logical that you want to commit your ukulele-playing to a recording! Here are some tips and products to help you get a great recorded sound from your ukulele.First, there are several...

6 Tips for Selling Used Gear

We've all been there before you've got your eye on something new, but in order to get it, you've got to unload something old. Its time to sell something in your collection of musical gear. Where to start? Read on for six tips for a quick and...

The Musician’s (Secret) Best Friend

By: Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Theres one thing every musician can use to improve his or her playing. It will help a beginner as much as an expert; a drummer as much as a violinist; a vocalist as much as an accordionist. Its portable, easy to use,...

You + YouTube = Stardom

By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music Ok, so it's not that simple...But you must have noticed the deluge of YouTube videos that have taken everyday musicians like you and me and put them in the national spotlight, however briefly.So just how do you make a...

An Easy Way to Get Better Between Rehearsals

By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music Man, that practice was awesome! Great strides were made on your band's journey to excellence, fame, and fortune. Some great song ideas were tossed around and jammed on, certain to be a #1 hit very soon...But then, yo...