We've gone on quite the musical journey this year together. From the best recording tips from the pros, to GIFs that perfectly capture what it's like to have your great aunt ask you when you're going to get a real job, we've covered a wide range of topics here on the Sonicbids blog. It's hard to believe 2016 is just around the corner, but if you're looking for some 2015 takeaways, these 10 most-read articles of the year are worth a read!
1. The Ultimate EQ Cheat Sheet for Every Common Instrument
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Find out everything there is to know about proper EQ for guitars, drums, keyboards, horns, woodwinds, and vocals!
2. The 3 Biggest Delusions Musicians STILL Have About the Music Industry
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If you're still harboring these misconceptions about music careers, make sure you check them – and your ego – at the door.
3. 5 Things You Should Never Say Onstage
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You might have your stage banter down pat, but double-check that your onstage script doesn't include these five no-nos.
4. Top 10 Cities in North America Whose Music Scenes Are Exploding Right Now
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If you're looking to take your music on the road, or just check out some rising bands, you might wanna plan a detour to these 10 hotbeds.
5. 5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Bandmates
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Rock the house, not the boat! If you catch one of these five things coming out of your mouth at your bandmates, stop.
6. 10 Pictures Only Musicians Will Find Funny
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Quiet, but with feeling!
7. Dave Grohl's Advice on Being a Successful Musician
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Take a few lessons from rock star Dave Grohl. After being in two successful bands, you learn a thing or two about making it in music.
8. 9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows
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Start selling more merch by following these nine sage tips from veteran hip-hop artists!
9. What Successful Musicians Do Differently
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If you're doing these four things, you're on the path to long-term success and happiness in music!
10. What We're All Really Thinking About Every Genre's Song Formulas
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It's a proven fact that most of jazz is just "noodling."
