This past year, the Sonicbids blog showed you how to build a home recording studio, helped you find a new band member, taught you to properly pitch the media, and even counted down some of the spookiest music videos of all time. As 2014 draws to a close, let's take a look back at the 10 most read posts of the year.
1. 5 Types of People You Don't Want in Your Band
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Here are the top five red flags to look out for in potential bandmates.
2. 7 Reasons Why People Aren't Coming to Your Shows
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While there is no exact science to packing a venue, there are some things you can do to improve your batting average.
3. 5 Things That Smart Musicians Do Every Day
Some musicians, like Ringo Starr, take up daily hobbies like painting. (Image via ringostarrart.com)
By adding these five items to your daily to-do list, you'll improve your music, your performances, and your life.
4. 6 Qualities That All Successful Musicians Have
Do you have what it takes to be a professional musician?
5. Using Someone Else’s Music in Your YouTube Video (And What to Do if Someone Uses Yours)
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Did you get the right license to cover that song on YouTube? And what action can you take if someone uses your song without permission?
6. 14 Ways to Make Money From One Song
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One song is all you need to supercharge your money-making power! Here are 14 ways to turn that song into cash.
7. 6 Ways to Kill Your Music Career
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You may be killing your music career without even trying. Avoid costly marketing mistakes with these six tips.
8. 12 Simple Ways to Be a Happier and More Productive Musician
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The key to your musical success might lie in a positive attitude and outlook. Try these tips to increase your happiness and productivity!
9. 5 Things You Should Always Do After Playing a Gig
What to do after the final bow. (Image via tbo.com)
After you finish rocking out onstage, make sure your gig isn't over until these five things are completed.
10. 10 Tips for Playing a Mindblowing Set (Other Than Playing Really F***ing Well)
The Balconies at Horseshoe Tavern (via liveinlimbo.com)
It's a given that your music and playing must be absolutely extraordinary, but you can use these 10 tips to take your performance to the next level.
What do you want us to cover on the Sonicbids blog in 2015? Let us know in the comments below, and we'll do our best to make it happen!
