Fixing a Broken Music Identity, with Susan de Weger
After leaving her horn behind for a corporate career, Susan de Weger returned to music, healing herself with business savvy and passion for helping others.
Inventing a Whole New Genre, with Tommy Darker
Tommy Darker has enlisted more than 100 Greek musicians to create a whole new genre with him. Find out how this musicpreneur thinks big and makes it happen.
Cruise Ship Musician’s Survival Guide: Part 2
Want to travel the world on a cruise ship, play music and make lots of money? It’s not all fun in the sun! Know what you’re getting into before you board.
The Cruise Ship Musician’s Survival Guide Part 1
You want to travel the world and make lots of money playing music? Cruise ship musician might be your gig. Just make sure you know what you’re getting into!
Will you stay a Hobbyist – or become a Musicpreneur? (Interview)
Want to make a living with your music? Tommy Darker says you need to become a ‘musicpreneur’. We find out what that means and how you can do it.
The Power of Persistence: Interview with Dubstep’s Cris Jarvis
Chris Jarvis left his metal bands for a successful solo career in dubstep. Find out how he did it, how he makes music, and his advice for the up-and-coming.
How to Prevent Musical Burnout
Living, breathing and eating music can easily lead to musical burnout. Find out what you can do to prevent this while keeping your passion for music alive.
How the Greats Became Great – in Their Own Words
Take it from an iconic musician or two: making it to the “top” takes dedication and a strong desire to succeed. Read more about how they “made” it.
Interview with a Songwriter: Writing from the Heart
You might wonder how a good songwriter becomes “good.” How do you write songs with meaning? We sat down with Adara Rae, a songwriter, to find out.
It’s not that there’s a “right method;” the “right” things come from within. In Adara’s words, “I think if it’s hard, you’re doing it wrong. It should be fun and it should come naturally.” Read on to learn more.
5 Things People Think You Need a Music Degree For… and Why You Don’t
There are plenty of myths out there that might make you believe you need to have a music degree to work in a musical setting. We’re about to debunk them.
Music and Addiction: A personal reflection
As musicians you would think that by now we understand the impact that drugs and alcohol have, not only on music but our lives in general. Think again.
5 Things I wish I knew when starting my Music Degree
If you are thinking about being a music major or are already studying music, don’t miss out on these 5 tips to make the most of your time at university.
