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Behind the Mic: Beyond Basic Band Merch
posted: August 25, 2010
No matter whose merch table you visit, chances are you will find t-shirts and CDs on display. They are both great promotional items and relatively inexpensive to mass produce. But music is a business, after…
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Behind the Mic: How a Cover Song Can Boost Your Career
posted: August 18, 2010
Many bands start off their first practice by learning a cover song, but even seasoned acts can benefit from playing someone else’s music. A cover song can be a great career booster, and an easy…
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Behind the Mic: Hitting the Streets
posted: August 11, 2010
One of the toughest parts about being a musician is getting people who aren’t your friends to care about your band. With a bit of luck and some effective persuasion, you can turn casual fans and acquaintences into a solid street…
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Behind the Mic: Voice Care 101
posted: August 4, 2010
From insufficient monitoring to lack of sleep to dehydration, there are many things that can hurt a singer’s voice. A lot of vocalists practice with a PA system but, more often than not, they are…
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Behind the Mic: Talking to the Twitterverse
posted: July 28, 2010
Although Twitter has only been around since 2006, it’s becoming hard to think of a celebrity, store or brand that isn’t tweeting. For bands, Twitter can be an incredibly powerful tool for promotion, networking and…
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