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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Aug 17, 2015 04:02 PM

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1. 3 Questions to Ask Yourself the Next Time You Feel Like Giving Up on Music

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Before you make a life-altering decision to stop pursuing a music career, ask yourself these three simple questions.

 

2. 3 Electric Guitars Under $800 That Sound High-End

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Think a high-quality, great-sounding guitar has to cost an arm and a leg? Here are three superstars for a fraction of what the big guys run.

 

3. 4 Essential Steps You Need to Take After You've Named Your Band

What do you do after you've dubbed yourselves Arcade Fire? (Photo by Kevin Westenberg)

You settled on the best band name of all time and are now totally clueless. Don't worry. Here's what comes next.

 

4. The Hilarious and Weird Former Names of 18 Famous Bands

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What were the names of these 18 bands before they hit it big?

 

5. 6 Signs Your Music Career Is on the Wrong Track (And How to Fix It)

If your music career seems to have halted, don't give up. It's possible to get back on track. (Image via dmackinnon.com)

Are you on a path to disaster? Here's how to save your music career before you get too far off track.

 

6. 7 Problems You Think Hiring a Music Publicist Will Fix, But Won't

Despite popular belief, it's not your publicist's job to get you these. (Image via metalinjection.net)

Spoiler alert: a music publicist can't get you a fan club of screaming fans.

 

7. Quiz: How Long Could You Last on Tour?

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You may think you're cut out for tour life... but how long could you really last? Take this short quiz to find out!

 

8. 5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Co-Writer

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Want to be a supportive and productive co-writer? Strike these phrases from your vocabulary immediately.

 

9. 14 Honest, Inspiring Lessons for Working Musicians, by Working Musicians

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Ever wondered what advice the pros have to give? Wonder no more, and check out what 14 huge musicians have to say about reaching true success.

 

10. 4 Ways to Battle the Stress of Managing Your Own Music Career

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Your life is tough, and managing your music career is tougher. Keep these straightforward tips in mind to manage your stress and refocus.