Happy first week of June! With this month kicking off the season of summer fun, sunny performances, and music festivals, it's the perfect time to continue developing your music career. To save yourself a bit of sweat and to add a little more spring in your step, check out this week's top 10 most read posts on the Sonicbids blog.
1. The Ultimate EQ Cheat Sheet for Every Common Instrument
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Find out everything there is to know about proper EQ for guitars, drums, keyboards, horns, woodwinds, and vocals!
2. Aimee Mann to Musicians: You'll Be More Interesting if You Stop Caring About Being Cool
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According to Aimee Mann, real music happens when you stop trying to "be cool."
3. The Definitive Album Release Checklist: 18 Things You Have to Do Before You Even Start Promoting
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If you're releasing an album, here are the essential must-dos before you even THINK about promoting it!
4. 8 Things You Didn't Know About Playing the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville
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These eight fun facts about the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville might surprise you!
5. 9 Quick Tips to Get to That Next Level of Your Music Career
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Don't work harder, work more efficiently with these nine simple tips that every musician can use every single day.
6. Expectations vs. Reality of Being a Full-Time Musician
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Let's face it: your mom's always going to be your number-one fan.
7. 8 Myths About Going on Tour as an Independent Band
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Hint: don't expect five-star meals, headlining tour slots, nonstop booze parties, or a horde of groupies trying to rip off your clothes.
8. 10 Things You Need to Do Before Hiring a Music Publicist
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These are the 10 things, in order, that music publicists absolutely need you to do before you reach out to them.
9. How to Make Your Live Show an Experience
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Here are three simple ways to give your fans a show to remember!
10. Ask a Music Journalist: Which Music Links Do You Prefer in a Pitch Email?
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The easier it is to get to the music, the more listeners will press play.
