Bet you didn't know your best holiday present was yet to come, did you? Well, consider this roundup of this week's most read articles on Sonicbids a belated gift from us to you. We like you. We really like you!
1. 4 Spider Exercises for Guitar That Will Give You Incredible Finger Coordination
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Next time you watch Netflix and chill with your significant instrument, run through these drills to improve your chops.
2. Guitar 101: Everything You Need to Know About Pickups
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Can't tell a humbucker from a P-90? Wondering how guitar pickups work, exactly? You've come to the right place!
3. 5 More Films on Netflix That Every Musician Should Watch
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Instead of pressing play on another mind-numbing stand-up special, check out these amazing music-related films on Netflix.
4. 8 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills Right Now
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You, too, can be a master improviser with these sage bits of advice.
5. 6 Booking Mistakes That Make Your Band Look Unprofessional
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Getting your $%&# together goes a long way.
6. Here's Everything You Need to Do to Prepare Your Tracks for Mixing
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Help your mix engineer help you (and your music) by following this checklist as you prepare your tracks.
7. Songwriting 101: The 3 Elements Every Lyric Needs to Hold People's Attention
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Blend these three things together, and you have a lyric that keeps the listener's attention.
8. 5 Ways to Create Media Interest as a DIY Musician
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If you're trying to drum up media interest in your band, stop beating a dead horse and try these five tactics!
9. 5 Essential Tips to Make Your First DIY Tour a Success
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If your band's first tour isn't done properly, it can end up wasting a lot of time and a lot of money.
10. The Absolute Coolest New Musician Products of 2015
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Are you up on the hottest music gadgets, tools, and apps that came out this year?
