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Okay, I’m going to get real in the post. I apologize if I offend anyone but I feel like I need to be honest because I think we all need it. There are two things that really annoy me as a blogger/music writer. 1) People who add me to their email blasts without my permission …
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Teen Jazz features many series of articles to aid young musicians, and even not so young musicians in achieving the most successful careers in music in the most efficient manner. Teen Jazz has information on everything from working as a female musician in a male dominated vocation to jazz lessons for those who haven’t even …
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“Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough – that we should try again.” – Julia Cameron We often want things to be perfect – the songs we write, the way we …
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As an educator I’ve heard one excuse more than any other over the years. “I didn’t have time to practice.” Yes, I know that you have to eat, sleep and maybe go to school or work, but if you put in just 15-30 minutes a day on your instrument, you’ll continue to progress and improve. …
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Record, Plan, Launch and Sell your next album and keep it all organized with The Album Checklist Bundle. We’ll walk you through it, step-by-step, and make the process simple. There’s a lot to worry about when you’re planning an album – the writing, arranging, recording, marketing, and release – and there’s a ton of information …
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As I’ve mentioned in the Album Checklist, I’m a huge fan of surveying other industries and their product release processes to see how I can adapt them to music. One of my favorite industries to keep up on is that of indie authors. There’s a pretty popular technique that many independent writers implement upon the …
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WHO DOESN’T LIKE FREE STUFF? Jam Sessions – A directory of jam sessions across the US. Tunes to Learn for Jam Sessions – A long list of suggested repertoire. Practice Journal – A daily and weekly practice journal template. Poster – 10 ways to become a better musician. A free poster for your practice space. …
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NEED A BIT OF INSPIRATION? The Secret to Being Productive for Musicians – Having trouble managing all the tasks that come with being a musician? Check out our productivity tips to help you keep organized. 10 Simple Tips to Get Motivated – Need a bit of motivation? Here are ten simple ways to get going. …
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The second edition of “The Album Checklist: A Guide and Workbook to Help You Plan Your Album” is now available! We’re really excited about the book’s first update. It has a ton of new content with information on everything from brainstorming your project to recording and even marketing it. Get the new edition of the …
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