I've lost count on the number of weeks that I've been in Nashville now (we're nearing the 9 month mark, so perhaps one of my smart readers can do the math for me). Here's what I've been up to for the past few months:
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I've never met a musician that didn't want to be working more on the projects that he loves. Here are 5 ways to raise awareness about your abilities and land more gigs:
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I love using Mainstage 3 live when I’m playing worship sets, and this week I thought I’d run through the details of a recent gig I had where Mainstage came in handy. Here’s how I used Mainstage to help me get the job done:
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I was driving along a deserted Kentucky highway late at night coming home from a gig. I hadn't played well at the show. It was in a style I wasn't familiar with, and every time I felt like I was hitting a groove, I'd get caught in a tricky section and stumble. My confidence just wasn't where it needed to be from the very beginning, and each mistake reinforced the nuanced emotion I'd feeling from the start: I suck.
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Musicians often spend hours practicing completely wrong. We practice as if we're fusion jazz session players, when our paid gigs are rocking out simple pop songs live. Here's how to bring your practicing into alignment:
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