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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Feb 8, 2016 03:00 PM

When you only have time for the best of the best, catch up with the top 10 most read posts on the Sonicbids blog this week. Condensed, just like tasty orange juice and high-quality laundry detergent.

1. Beyond Capitals: 5 Incredible Smaller Cities to Tour in the Midwest You Need to Know About

Tiny Moving Parts at New Direction in Fargo, North Dakota. (Photo by Kaytlin Dargen)

Heading to the cluster of flyover states known as the Midwest? Add these cities to your must-play list.

 

2. The Introverted Musician's Guide to Performing

Photo by Andrew Spencer

Even if the thought of getting onstage in front of strangers fills you with fear, there are ways to become the rockstar you were born to be.

 

3. The Engineer's Guide to the Perfect Snare Sound

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Get up close and personal with the sounds of your snare.

 

4. Singers: Here's Everything You Need to Know About Taking Care of Your Voice

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If you don't take care of your voice, we promise you'll regret it.

 

5. Get the Guitar Sound You Want: Cheat Sheet for EQs, Wahs, and Filter Effects

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Transform your guitar with the timeless EQ-laden, wah-wonderful, and fabulously filtered sounds.

 

6. The 10 Essential Steps You Need to Take to Get Your New Band Off the Ground

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If you're trying to float a new band, use this step-by-step guide to getting your musical dreams off the ground!

 

7. What a Full-Time Musician's Schedule Really Looks Like: AJ Dávila

AJ Dávila. (Image via facebook.com)

Check out how one musician spends his time both on and off the road... and constantly songwriting.

 

8. How to Trick Yourself Into Being Musically Productive When You Just Feel Like Being Lazy

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Calling all you couch potatoes out there! Grab your guitar and make the most of your downtime.

 

9. 7 Tools and Techniques to Manage Your Music Career Like a Boss in 2016

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It's time to get your music career off the back burner.

 

10. 4 Types of Sync Opportunities Where Indie Artists Can Beat Out Major Label Artists

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When it comes to sync licensing, you don't need to be a rock star to get rock star treatment.