FOMO is a real and powerful thing in these social-media-fueled days. Luckily, you never have to worry about missing anything here on the Sonicbids blog when there's this handy-dandy little roundup of this week's top 10 articles. Now, don't you feel better?
1. 4 Things You Need to Stop Telling Yourself if You Want to Be a Successful Musician
Photo by Mike Koozmin
The difference between success and failure in music lies in these four oft-repeated phrases that you need to strike from your vocabulary immediately.
2. What These Full-Time Musicians Wish They Knew Before Quitting Their Day Jobs
White Mystery's Alex White (left) is a "quit your day job" success story. (Photo by Bobby Moore)
Think you're ready to turn pro as a musician? Keep these three crucial points in mind before you say sayonara to that office job.
3. 7 Apps That Will Make Musician Life a Million Times Easier
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If you're a musician with a smartphone, you need these apps in your life.
4. How to Make the Most of a Crappy Turnout at Your Gig
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Just because there's a bad turnout doesn't mean it has to be a bad show. Here's how to make the most of it.
5. 7 Essentials Bands Often Forget to Bring on Their First Tour
Jake Palumbo and his crew before their "4 Deep in a Honda" Tour. What did they forget to bring? (Image courtesy of Jake Palumbo)
If you're heading out on tour, make sure you're not forgetting these seven items. Trust us, you'll regret it.
6. 10 Simple Songwriting Strategies From Studio Pros
Image courtesy of Hybrid Studios
Having trouble songwriting? Check out these 10 strategies from the pros for pushing past the hard part.
7. 7 Networking Tips for Introverted Musicians
If the idea of networking makes you want to do this, try these helpful tips for better luck. (Image via theconfidencelounge.com)
You may recoil at the thought of human interaction, but networking doesn't have to be panic-inducing.
8. 9 Things Every Musician Loves to Hear
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"Your music changed my life."
9. The Self-Observer Discrepancy: Why You Think You Sound Worse on Stage Than You Really Do
Image via bulletproofmusician.com
We're usually our own worst critics, but here's how to overcome performance anxiety and actually look and feel better onstage.
10. How to Prep Your Voice for Your Next Big Show: A Three-Week Guide
You can rock out just like Freddie Mercury. (Image via theguardian.com)
Don't wait until the last minute to prep your voice for a big show! Follow this three-week vocal prep guide to make sure you nail your performance.
