Whether in print or online, music magazines are a big deal to the careers of many. The exposure to new fans and further opportunities are well worth the legwork you need to get into the magazines. I’ve been featured in quite a few myself and have even written for some, so I’m going to give…
The Leo Musician: How Your Zodiac Sign Affects Your Music
We are now in Leo, which runs from July 23 through August 22. This fire sign is represented by the Lion. In the United States, we’re in the hottest parts of summer (which can range from roughly 30-300 degrees depending on where you live). Before we jump into this, I just want to say that…
New Release: Snowcone Remix
I am so nervous to share my Snowcone remix with you, but I want to show you the process! I recently took the Deadmau5 MasterClass (you can see the first post here with a list of all further steps). Our assignment was to create our own remix of Snowcone, so I’m going to share it…
A Brief History of Welsh Music
This is a recent addition to my DNA lineup (see the initial project setup here). I got England as one of my results, but over time, 23 and Me has refined the results and now Scotland and Wales are part of my heritage. Let’s jump into it! The Music of Wales I’ll be honest: I…
The Cancer Musician: How Your Zodiac Sign Affects Your Music
Cancer season runs from approximately June 21st through July 22nd. This has always been one of my favorite times of year, because growing up in Michigan this was the only time of year it would be warmer than 60 degrees. Before we get into this, I just need to say that this is for entertainment…
On Stage with Deadmau5: Final MasterClass Review
This is my final review of the Deadmau5 MasterClass! I’ve gone through each segment in previous posts. I was going to do this one and make one final recap, but I decided to just end it with this one in the interest of saving everyone time. I’ve liked the class so far so I don’t…
The Music Business: Deadmau5 MasterClass Review Part 7
We are almost done with my Deadmau5 MasterClass journey! I took a break for a while to work on my remix of his song (you can see my progress on it here). I also wanted to take a break last week because I wrote a post about the music industry and record labels (see that…
A Brief History of Scottish Music
I’m taking a detour on my DNA project (see the intro here) because my initial results led me to believe I wasn’t Scottish at all. I was kind of surprised by that, given my red hair (although I’m Irish as well). But 23 and Me has refined my results and now includes Scotland, specifically Glasgow,…
Why You Need a Major Label to Be a Successful Music Artist
I see SO many music marketing “gurus” tell people that you can be successful without a label. While that can be true for a select few people, the reality is that you’re unlikely to reach the level of success they claim without major label support. Today we’re going to cover why a label is still…
“You’re Too Old.” Why Age Matters in the Music Industry
This is a near-constant concern for performers. Aging doesn’t end, and it seems like every year you’re getting closer to the conveyor belt of being “too old” to make it in music. I’m here to tell you: Yes, your age does matter. However, too many people focus on being “too old” to make it, and…
