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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Feb 29, 2016 03:00 PM

You might not have won an Academy Award, but you've got the top 10 most read articles on Sonicbids this week. Which, in our humble and wholly unbiased opinion, is just as good. Check 'em out below the cut!

1. The Most Important Part of a Performance (That You're Probably Not Practicing)

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Sometimes, it's not what you do when you're onstage, but what you do when you make your entrance.

 

2. 7 Secrets of Street Performers Who Rake in a Ton of Money

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Hit the streets (and make some money)! Try these seven tips to make busking work for you.

 

3. 5 Things Every Musician Should Have in Their Email Signature

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If you're a musician and you don't have an email signature, it's time to change that.

 

4. Beyond Capitals: 5 Incredible Smaller Cities to Tour on the West Coast

Downtown Boys by Criz in Arcata. (Image via facebook.com)

It might be tempting to head straight for LA or San Fran, but you'll thank yourself later for hitting up these smaller West-Coast music cities.

 

5. How to Create a YouTube Strategy Without Official Music Videos

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You don't need a huge budget and production skills to make a music video. In fact, the perfect tools might be right in front of you.

 

6. 5 Must-Have Apps if You Want to Get Better at Music (That Are Actually Really Fun)

It never hurts to educate yourself in music, but it's even better when learning is fun!

 

7. The Musician's Essential Guide to Merch: What to Get, How Much to Charge, and Where to Buy

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It's a given that selling more band merch is a good thing, but getting the right merch to sell is half the battle.

 

8. How to Make the Transition When Band Members Leave: Advice From My Darling Fury

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When band members leave, it can feel like the end of your band. But as My Darling Fury proves, it's only the beginning.

 

9. 5 Amazing Drummers Who Should Be Your Role Models if You Want to Break the Mold

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Listen up, drummers! These are your role models. Pay attention.

 

10. 5 Simple But Effective Arrangement Tricks That’ll Bring a Track to Life

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Sometimes, spicing up a song is really just as simple as changing its arrangement.