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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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GuacaMusic: Mojito Cubano
posted: August 18, 2010
If you’ve had Cuban food, you know nothing beats pairing your Ropa Vieja (shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base) with frijoles (beans), plantains, and of course a Mojito”that exquisite mixture of lime juice, sugar…
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New Music Biz 101: Facebook (Part 2)
posted: August 14, 2010
In Facebook (Part 1) we discussed a few important tips to help expand your Facebook fan base. In this week’s blog, we’ll discuss strategies to help increase conversion rates to fandom on Facebook. Driving more…
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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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New Music Biz 101: Facebook (Part 1)
posted: August 3, 2010
This post will be the first in a mini-series about social media for musicians. Social media, as most musicians know, can be a powerful tool to create consistent engagement with your fan base. Everyone knows…
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