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This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Written by Sonicbids Staff | Apr 4, 2016 02:00 PM

We know Mondays aren't always super productive, but when you check out your recap of this week's most read articles on Sonicbids, you can take pride in this very moment of productivity. Congratulations, you did a thing!

1. The Three-Day Rule: Performance Tips for Singers

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Got a show coming up? Prepare your voice three days in advance with these sage tidbits.

 

2. How to Record Vocals in 5 Simple Steps

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Get all the info you need to nail those vocals on your next recording!

 

3. Top 5 Strategies to Master Your Guitar

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With these five tips, you'll be a bonafide rock star in no time!

 

4. 6 Tricks to Learn a Lot of Music Insanely Quickly for a Last-Minute Gig

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With these simple cheats, you and your temporary band won’t miss a beat.

 

5. 4 Ways to Free Your Songwriting Process From Your Instrument

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If you want to take your songwriting to the next level, try these four easy methods to liberate your ideas from your instrument.

 

6. Bass Player's Despair: How to Avoid and Alleviate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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If your hands are cursing your name after a long practice session... you might have carpal tunnel.

 

7. How to Avoid Live Sound Problems With Your Acoustic Instrument: Advice From a Senior Sound Engineer

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Learn how to avoid onstage issues with your acoustic instrument, straight from a live sound engineer.

 

8. How Flexible Should Bands Be With Their Guarantee When Booking a Show? A Venue Owner's Perspective

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If one venue won't book you at the guarantee you set, someone else will – right? Not exactly.

 

9. 5 Types of Visual Content You Can Use Right Now to Promote Your Music

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Let's face it: if you don't have some type of visual for your music, you're missing out.

 

10. How to Successfully Play in More Than One Band

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Lots of musicians are in more than one band, but is it right for you? Make sure you've got the tools you'll need to accomplish your goals.