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15 Of The Best Music Schools in the World (2024)

15 Of The Best Music Schools in the World (2024)

If you want to take your musical career seriously and develop it through classical education, you want to go to the best music school possible. While you may know some, there are other options to consider if you want the best musical education. When you try to pick and choose the right school for you, you will see ...

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Are Phones Ruining Concerts?

Are Phones Ruining Concerts?

Smartphones are now part of our everyday life. It gets more and more challenging to spend time without compulsively checking our notifications or without taking pictures. When it comes to concerts, it is hard to fight the temptation of taking pictures and videos of our favorite artists. Young people in a live ...

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8 of the Biggest Problems with the Music Industry

8 of the Biggest Problems with the Music Industry

The music industry has radically changed in the last couple of decades. The Internet revolution has transformed the way we create and consume music. It has built new hierarchies and power balances, stealing the control once owned by major record labels and giving it to the consumer. Music is a tough business that ...

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The Loudness War Explained

The Loudness War Explained

The loudness war is a trend in music, which is the need to raise a recorded track's audio levels above the maximum amplitude limits to exceed them and has a detrimental impact on sound quality and interest to the listener at hand.While this tendency was already in use during the mastering process of 7" singles in the ...

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Why Are Nickelback Hated So Much?

Why Are Nickelback Hated So Much?

Many people disliked Nickelback as they felt the band were way too commercial and "sold out" by playing generic rock music. People may also have disliked Nickelback simply due to their songs being widely overplayed on commercial radio stations. Nickelback tracks, back in the early 2000s, were a must in any ...

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Overcome Stage Fright with 10 Simple Tricks

Overcome Stage Fright with 10 Simple Tricks

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, chances are you still have stage fright. Everyone has a different way of handling this but if you still fail then you should try other ideas. Your legs are wobbly, your mouth is dry, you probably feel sick or dizzy. Even if you don't have any physical symptoms, you ...

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What Does a Music Supervisor Do?

What Does a Music Supervisor Do?

A music supervisor is responsible for choosing songs or recordings for a given movie, TV, video game, or advertising project. He or she is also responsible for properly licensing the actual song or track so there would be no legal battles going onward. Music has always played a crucial role in movies. In silent ...

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What’s the Difference Between a Lyricist and a Songwriter?

What’s the Difference Between a Lyricist and a Songwriter?

A songwriter is someone who creates music compositions. This might include anything from penning lyrics to developing hooks and arranging melodies, or all of the above combined. A lyricist is someone who specifically comes up with and writes the lyrics to a song.In a song, there are many different elements and layers ...

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How Much Should I Charge for a Gig?

How Much Should I Charge for a Gig?

When it comes to payment for a gig, you need to strike a fine balance between not undervaluing yourself while also staying pragmatic about expected fees for gigs in your area. Try to stay realistic about your current level and the demands for your talent. Make sure you're not undercharging, but sometimes it's worth ...

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What’s the Difference Between a Single, EP, and LP?

What’s the Difference Between a Single, EP, and LP?

A single is a song that has been released, usually ahead of time, to promote an album in most cases. An EP stands for 'Extended Play' which is a half-length album released by a band or artist. An LP stands for 'Long Play' and it represents a full-length album. First of all, we can distinguish between physical and ...

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Working as a Cruise Ship Musician – What It’s Really Like

Working as a Cruise Ship Musician – What It’s Really Like

Working as a Cruise Ship musician is not as easy as it sounds. Although the experience is worthwhile and amazing, there are certain skills you should possess. In a nutshell, cruise ship musicians need to be extremely proficient musicians and well-rounded as well. The chance of having a steady job in a setting as ...

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Should You Join a Musicians’ Union?

Should You Join a Musicians’ Union?

The freelance and diverse nature of our job makes it quite hard and sometimes confusing to deal with all the admin and legal aspects of it. A musicians' union takes the workload off as well as provides some safety and credibility. Many musicians, especially the young ones who are just starting a career in the ...

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