Outkast is arguably the greatest duo in music. They have made memorable hits for decades, branching out from their more traditional southern hip-hop beginnings. Together, Andre “3000” Benjamin...
Where to Find Real-Life Performance Experience
For any aspiring musician out there, the most important experience is the actual performance, especially in front of an audience. Naturally, people vary as to how ready they feel in performing in...
How to Prepare to Take the Musical Merit Exam
As any music teacher in California knows, the Certificate of Merit (CM) program is one of the main goals for music students to strive for. The teachers will likely be preparing his or her students to...
How to Make Money as a Content Creator
Being a content creator for a successful YouTube channel is a full-time job. For content creators that are still building a fan base, there are ways to make money that incorporates skills...
How to Write Lyrics that Capture Attention
Amazing lyrics can turn any song into a hit. Make sure listeners share your music by writing lyrics that grab their attention. The most famous songs have lyrics that are relatable, deep, and...
What Musicians Can Learn From Madlib
Madlib is a name synonymous with hip-hop fans as one of the greatest producers to ever sit behind the mixing board. His hands-on approach to making great music has lead to storied collaborations with...
How to Generate Online Buzz for Your Music
Online success is all you need to conquer to be considered famous nowadays. As a musician, it is crucial to maintain a successful online image to generate buzz for your music. Utilize online...
Why Every Aspiring Musician Should Learn Piano
For any aspiring musician, choosing which instrument or style to specialize in is important, as it will define the rest of his or her career. Making the decision can be done on either an impulse or...
How to Get a Million Views in One Day
A million views is a huge milestone for any content creator. By obtaining a million views on a video, you enter a new ranking of YouTuber and create potential for all of your videos to get millions...
What Musicians Can Learn From Neil Young
Neil Young has been around for nearly half a century. That is not by accident. Young is an icon for outsiders because of his reputation as a recluse, but his music and lyrics have touched music fans...