MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: First live show • Tools for making music • Take a helping hand • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared articles covering how to prepare for your band’s first live show, ten tools musicians should utilize when making music, how to learn to take a helping hand in the music business, and more.

• Mahea Lee | Learning to take a helping hand in music
• Charles Vallena | 10 tools musicians should use when making music
• Yael Penn | First look: 2021 mid-year hit song trend report
• Dixie Somers | Getting ready for your band’s first live show? 4 tips for feeling prepared