Aug 17, 2022 | In The Know
The bass guitar is responsible for the big bottom or thick sounds you hear in your favorite songs. It adds depth and dimension to any melody and effectively fleshes out any sounds in a band. If you grew up listening to Paul McCartney or Kim Gordon playing the bass...
Aug 15, 2022 | In The Know
Musicians Institute Instructor Joe “Computo” Caputo writes about several AI tools for music production as a part of his Artificial Intelligence August series of machine learning tools and tricks. Artificial Intelligence has provoked quite a bit of interest (and...
Aug 10, 2022 | In The Know
Singing is more physically demanding than one might think. Professional singers spend countless hours practicing vocal exercises and breathing techniques to improve their voice and explore their range. If you’re serious about honing in on your singing talents...
Aug 8, 2022 | In The Know
In 1980, Roland released the TR-808, which would go on to become one of the most important drum machines of all time. On August 8 (8/08), musicians worldwide celebrate the 808, sometimes noted as being “as important to hip-hop as the Fender Stratocaster was to...
Aug 3, 2022 | In The Know
Learning how to play the piano can be a fun and fulfilling experience. However, the keyboard is not necessarily an easy instrument to learn to play, and many beginners struggle with the same ongoing problems. As you get used to reading sheet music and familiarizing...
Jul 27, 2022 | In The Know
You may have heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” several times when looking for new gigs or opportunities. While this isn’t always true, knowing individuals within the music industry can be beneficial to your career. It’s a great way to...
Jul 23, 2022 | In The Know
Musicians Institute instructor Joe “Computo” Caputo writes about three essential Max For Live devices every musician should be utilizing in Ableton. The partnership of Ableton and Cycling74’s Max For Live has undoubtedly been one of the greatest innovations in music...
Jul 20, 2022 | In The Know
So you just had a performance that went terribly wrong. Your inclination might be to hide in your room and never perform again, but this would be counterproductive to the overall success of your career. Instead, you can take this opportunity to learn how to recover...
Jul 15, 2022 | In The Know
If you were able to land a music audition: Congrats! You’re halfway through the battle. Whether it’s an audition for a music college, conservator program, a job, or a gig you really want: a music audition is a big deal! You’ll want to start practicing and...
Jul 11, 2022 | In The Know
Shaking hands, pounding heart, cold sweats–if these sensations sound familiar to you, you’ve probably experienced performance anxiety. You know how much work and passion goes into learning your craft and preparing for your performances. Unfortunately,...
