Songwriting Refined Justin (Oswlek) Hello everyone, welcome to my initial foray into the writing-about-songwriting realm. This will either be the first of several installments on a series of different subjects, or an experiment gone horribly wrong. Time will tell. I should admit that I have no great qualification for this role. I’m neither an acclaimed [...]
Most of us make do with a corner of a room in the house. But if you want to take things to the next level, and have a room to spare, our guest writer from Dragon Audio, London offers some advice on getting the acoustics right, which is absolutely essential in achieving the sound you [...]
You’ve got the band, you’ve got the songs and you’ve rehearsed until you’re ready play in front of an audience. But where do you go and what do you do to organise your first gig? In this guest post, Vicky shares some great tips to help ensure your first gig goes smoothly. The Venue [...]
WHAT CAN YOU CHANGE OR DO DIFFERENTLY? Some people will love you and love your music, some people will love you and not love your music, some people will love your music and not love you, some people will not love you and not love your music, some people will love you and listen to [...]
Lisa J. Aston is a multi-talented Australian singer/songwriter. Her varied career has seen her in the role of solo musician, music executive, filmmaker, author, animal-rights advocate and just about everything else in between. In this article, an extract from her book, “Pop Stars & Idols – The Recipe for Success,” Lisa shares some of her [...]
As a songwriter, having your songs presented to potentially interested parties in the best possible light is absolutely vital. In this article, Roy Cooper shares his first experience of having songs produced by a demo studio in Nashville. Roy is based in London, UK and has over 30 years of songwriting experience. Nashville [...]
Andrew Aversa (a.k.a. zircon) is an award-winning, covert-ops audio specialist. His Zircon Music headquarters are located on the outskirts of Philadelphia, PA. Andrew’s top-secret blend of cutting-edge electronic-organic sound design, sonorous composition, and ultra-polished production values have yielded dozens of credits in the realm of video games (Monkey Island 2: Special Edition, Super Street Fighter [...]
If you are an independent artist or band that uses the internet to try and get your music heard, cut this chart out and stick it on the wall next to your computer! How to Use the Social Media Matrix Honestly rate yourself for the quality of your music, and for your attitude and approach [...]
Andrew Aversa (a.k.a. zircon) is an award-winning, covert-ops audio specialist. His Zircon Music headquarters are located on the outskirts of Philadelphia, PA. Andrew’s top-secret blend of cutting-edge electronic-organic sound design, sonorous composition, and ultra-polished production values have yielded dozens of credits in the realm of video games (Monkey Island 2: Special Edition, Super Street Fighter [...]
Guest writer David Ford explains the importance of great management, as well as how the relationship between artist and manager should work. David is the CEO of the Artist in Need Network, has spent over 20 years in the music industry and is dedicated to the cause of empowering independent artists everywhere. [...]
Contemplating The Muse – No. 3. Linda Ibbotson
Contemplating The Muse – No. 3. Linda Ibbotson With Guest – Cliff Horseman ** . . . . . . .. . “There is another world but it is in this one” W B Yeats Welcome. Thank you for joining me in another leg of my poetic journey. In my last article I featured the [...]
Musicians Together Dublin Welcomes Charlie Roth
Musicians Together Dublin Welcomes Charlie Roth June 2013 Charlie Roth was our very special guest at a mini MT gig ’MT Charlie’ held in Fibbers On The Quays Rock Bar on June 5th. and at a sit down session in Darkey Kelly’s on June 4th. It all started when Sean Brophy of Dublin City FM [...]
ALAINA BLAIR – Self Titled CD reviewed by Robert Craven
‘Alaina Blair’ Self Titled CD reviewed by Robert Craven . Describing her music as ‘soulful pop-rock’ 20yr old Alaina Blair belies her youth with an accomplished album with each tack showing a high degree of nous for radio-friendly airplay. Citing her influences as Joss Stone, Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter and Norah Jones, Aliana’s debut album [...]
BANNED FOR LIFE (Paperback) by D. R. Haney, reviewed by Robert Craven
BANNED FOR LIFE (Paperback) by D. R. Haney – reviewed by Robert Craven Just as bebop was the soundtrack to Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg and Neil Cassady, so the sounds of CBGB’s, The Velvet Underground, Iggy and the Stooges, The Clash, The Sex Pistols and New York Dolls fuel D.R. Haney’s odyssey `Banned for Life’. [...]
ROBERT CRAVEN – Writer and music reviewer, in his own words.
Robert Craven is an author and music reviewer for Musicians Together Magazine. Robert lives in the seaside town of Rush in County Dublin, Ireland. . I have two novels; ‘Get Lenin’ and the sequel ‘Zinnman’, published by Taylor Street Publishing and which are currently available for Kindle download and paperback on Amazon.com and Amazon UK. [...]
SONGWRITING REFINED – Justin (Oswlek)
Songwriting Refined Justin (Oswlek) Hello everyone, welcome to my initial foray into the writing-about-songwriting realm. This will either be the first of several installments on a series of different subjects, or an experiment gone horribly wrong. Time will tell. I should admit that I have no great qualification for this role. I’m neither an acclaimed [...]
