A Guide To Being A Successful Gig Musician

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If you are trying to become the best gig musician possible, it requires you to book as many dates as possible on your calendar, while still making sure you are getting better at your craft. The way that you put your career together will dictate how much revenue you earn and how you are able to get the most out of the process as a whole. With this in mind, follow these tips so that you can get the most out of your prospects.

20 May 2019

Praise Music: Why Every Religion Has Their Own

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Praise music is taking the place of many old time hymns in churches everywhere. The biggest reason for this is that more and more churches are incorporating "praise bands" into their weekly services. The praise bands play more contemporary Christian rock and Christian songs, often taken from contemporary Christian musicians and vocalists. However, this trend is not owned by Protestant groups alone. Here is why every religion has their own praise music now.

9 November 2016

Tunes On The Go: Portable Musical Instruments You Should Consider Learning To Play

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Learning how to play an instrument can be a relaxing and rewarding endeavor that brings with it the chance to entertain your friends and family at any given social gathering. However, if you're interested in (or if you play) a larger or relatively uncommon instrument such as the piano or the upright bass, you'll have a much harder time accommodating any request for music – after all, who keeps their tuba in their car at all times?

2 August 2016

Tips For Planning Your Irish Themed Wedding Reception

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If you are interested in celebrating your wedding with an Irish themed reception, you will want to take a few moments to check out the following suggestions. This way, you and your guests will be sure to have an amazing time. Add Irish Music To The Mix Now, while there is nothing wrong with having your DJ play nothing but Irish music, it might not resonate with everyone in the crowd.

9 December 2015

Three Qualities That Make One Brand Of Piano More Valuable Than Another

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Pianos, like violins and cadillacs, are highly valued acquisitions. Yet, what makes one brand of piano more valuable than another? That is actually an easily answered question with at least three parts, or in the case of a piano, three qualities. History of the Company Just like Strativarius and violins, piano quality is associated with history and time. A highly valued piano comes from a manufacturer that has been in business for centuries, and is therefore considered a master piano craftsman.

4 August 2015

Want to Keep Your Piano in Better Condition? Two Things You Shold Be Doing

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Having a piano in your home adds a level of sophistication and serves as a built-in entertainment option. However, keeping your piano in good condition requires work. In addition to regularly tunings (consider scheduling appointments with Cannon Pianos), there are a number of things you can do on your own to maintain your piano. Here are just two practical ways that you can extend the life of your instrument: Location

29 June 2015

Inspecting A Used Guitar When Buying At A Pawn Shop

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The display area for musical instruments within a pawn shop often appears similar to a music store. With a row of guitars hanging by their necks from a wall rack, you are compelled to move closer for a better look. Musicians or aspiring musicians can find the best deal on a great used guitar at a pawn shop. Many guitars of all types are for sale in pawn shops. Because of their inherent value, guitars are used as loan collateral.

29 May 2015