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| You Can Play The Guitar: The Whammy Bar |
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 In what we hope will be a regular Michiganbands.com feature, professional guitar instructor Scott Morris introdces you to his "You Can Play The Guitar" series. In his his first MB installment, Scott goes over the history and some techniques of the "whammy-bar". So grab your axes, settle down and dig in; it's time to do some tablature tool-shed'n. Click "Read More" below.
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 Since St. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, WWGHOST and MITCH have collaborated in their love of music and their experience in sustaining a peaceful band-life to bring you an article that celebrates the sacred bonds of music and matrimony. Click "Read More" to find out how similar the two relationships are and the problems inherent to both.
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| Dan Ripke: Teaching Improvisation to Children |
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 Musician and Guitar Instructor Dan Ripke performs in southeastern Michigan as a solo act, a guitar and mandolin duet and with a folk-based quartet. Now Dan shares with us his technique for teaching beginning improvisation to children. If you teach guitar, you want to teach your kid or you're just curious about beginning your own forays into the magical land of improvisation, click "Read More" below.
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| Michigan Music History - State Song |
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 Can you name the Michigan State Bird? Robin. Easy, right? How 'bout the Michigan State Stone? Petosky. That's pretty easy too. The State Flower? Apple Blossom. Ok, you're pretty good. How about The Official Michigan State Song? Uh-huh, that's what I thought. Why don't you know the Michigan State Song? Well, what if I told you there really isn't one, but there may be two?
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One reason why so few ever make it in the music business is that the supply of good quality independent music so out-runs demand that, despite it being good, nobody needs more music in their lives.
There's only so many hours in the day and people generally get their casual musical needs met via radio; when you deduct hours asleep, hours at work, hours making dinner, going to school, using the bathroom, watering the dog, etc...you'll be lucky to steal fifteen minutes out of their busy lives to give your music any consideration. Unless, that is, there is a compelling reason for them to listen. . .
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| Jackie Blue: Continuing Adventures of Detroit’s Funk & Roll Band (Part II) |
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Anonymous writes
"Jackie Blue" takes you on a step-by-step journey on their quest for world domination via the internet. Includes details on Distribution, Order fulfillment, Tracking of Sales and Maximizing Net Income. A must read for bandheads on the net. Part II in a series.
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| Creating a Press Kit That Catches Their Eye |
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 By Tonya Rae.
Tonya Rae gives great advice on creating a press kit and promoting your act.
Tonya is a nationally recognized Country artist and author.
Recently, Tonya won "Female Vocalist of the Year 2000" for the Golden Music Awards in Nashville 2000.
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| How To Promote Your Music To Radio and Get Results |
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By Tonya Rae
Promoting your CD to radio takes a lot of organization and time management. The first step you will need to do is find radio stations that are willing to accept submissions from indie artists. Always get permission ahead of time, before you submit your music.
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