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4 smart ways to invest in yourself as an independent musician

As a musician, there’s no better investment of your time and energy than you! Here, we look at four things you can do to properly invest in yourself as a. Continue reading

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Choosing new headphones: What to look for

Like shopping for any new music gear or tech, buying new headphones can be an intimidating process. With so many options and variables out there to choose from, settling on. Continue reading

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Ready to Record? Equipment musicians need for more successful sessions

When you’re finally ready to share your songwriting with the world, it’s important not to botch the message by using shoddy equipment. Here, we break down some of the essentials. Continue reading

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Keeping Your Instruments, Equipment Safe From Water Damage

As a musician, your instruments and your gear are your bread and butter, so making sure they stay protected is key to your livelihood as an artist. Here, we look. Continue reading

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What NOT To Buy: How To Maximize Your Home Studio Budget

When it comes to populating your home studio, falling into the trap of ‘needing’ the latest and greatest in gear is all too easy. Here we look at a more. Continue reading

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What Equipment Do You Need To Record A Song?

The days of needing a studio full of specialized gear to record music are largely behind us. Sure, that stuff is nice, but it’s hardly required for laying down a. Continue reading

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Sales Of Recording Gear Soaring During COVID-19. Just Ask Sweetwater CEO

Concerts may be cancelled, but that doesn’t people have stopped making music. In fact, the reverse seems to be true, with sales of recording gear spiking in the wake of. Continue reading

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Why Buying A Quality Entry Level Camera Can Transform Your Music Career

While most artists likely have a set of gear must-haves, ranging from studios equipment to high quality instruments, a camera usually isn’t on the list. Here we explore why a. Continue reading

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The Importance Of Investing In Your Equipment

While there is a certain romanticism around the idea of artists 'making do' with old, broken, or simply bad equipment, the reality that good artists need good gear to really. Continue reading

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Recording: Getting it Right at the Source

The title says it all. On Music Think Tank, Travis Whitmore discusses recording and his chat with a retired engineer about getting it right at the source. Recording isn’t all. Continue reading

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