This Week's Most Read Articles on Sonicbids

Posted by Sonicbids Staff on Jul 4, 2016 10:00 AM

It's your patriotic duty to educate yourself in the ways of booking, home recording, and more this Independence Day! So take a sec away from the grill and before the dazzling fireworks display and get prepared for the week (and summer) ahead with our top 10 most read articles of the week.

1. How Many Repetitions Is Enough to Learn a Song? Here's What Science Says

Image via pixabay.com

Is it helpful or harmful to "overlearn" a song? This research may change the way you practice.

 

2. 7 WTF Booking Mistakes Bands Often Make That You Can Easily Avoid

booking_errors_gigs_shows_concerts_bands_independent_musicians_artists_.jpgYes, I'd love to hear more about your show proposal during a very busy Friday night. Continue, please! (Image via pixabay.com)

These booking mistakes are typically a result of carelessness – and they could all easily be avoided.

 

3. 5 Pieces of Music Gear That Are Totally Worth Splurging On

24678615815_684ecef25c_b.jpgPhoto by Jim Fischer via Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Give yourself permission to spend a little money on beautiful music gear like this.

 

4. How to Make Quality Music Videos for Free in 6 Steps

US_Navy_101201-N-8913A-254_Members_of_the_North_Carolina-based_band_Airiel_Down_film_a_music_video_on_the_flight_deck_of_the_aircraft_carrier_USS_G.jpgPhoto by Leonard Adams via Wikimedia Commons

You don't have to have a huge budget to make an incredible music video.

 

5. 6 Risks You Should Take With Your Music Career, Starting Today

unspecified-1.jpgPhoto by Mark DiOrio; used with permission

By playing it too safe, you might actually be hurting your music career. Start taking these risks today.

 

6. How to Build a Home Studio: 5 Essentials You Need to Get Started

home_stuidot.jpgScreencap via youtube.com

Build your home studio, fill it with great gear, then protect it so your awesome sounds will last.

 

7. How Much Does It Really Cost to Make An Album? A Breakdown of the Costs Involved

15050490164_2cf81ac093_o.jpgPhoto by Gavin St. Ours via Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Making an album isn't cheap, but costs vary greatly. Check out these price estimates for making an album with a full rock band instrumentation.

 

8. The Introverted Musician’s Guide to Dealing With Bandmates

shutterstock_134993594Image via Shutterstock

Being an introvert in a band might seem a little scary, but it's actually a positive thing for you and your music.

 

9. The One Thing Most Musicians Do Wrong on YouTube

8684525760_3412608d7a_z.jpgPhoto by Markus Thorson via Flickr / CC BY 2.0

Success on YouTube isn't just about the views.

 

10. Use This Production Trick to Thicken Your Vocals

Warren Huart Produce Like a ProScreencap via youtube.com

Never settle for thin vocals again. Your music deserves better.

New Call-to-action

Topics: most read articles

Preferred-EPK

Get weekly updates on articles, gigs, and much more!

Posts by Topic

see all