by Abbie Stancato | Aug 12, 2013 | General Christian Topics, Music Directors, Praise Music, The Christian Music Biz
Song Select & CCLI TV – Share Your Music Around the World And Make $$$! I began using SongSelect about a year ago. It is a great place to print/download lyrics, chord sheets, lead sheets and vocal arrangements from most of your favorite Christian songwriters and...
by Abbie Stancato | Aug 3, 2013 | General Christian Topics, The Christian Music Biz
My Audition With The Voice – Can Stage Fright Be Controlled? I recently auditioned for the early rounds of The Voice. In the process I learned a great deal about myself. I’ve been performing professionally since I was a teenager. Additionally, I perform weekly...
by Sean Spicer | Jul 27, 2013 | The Christian Music Biz
Structure A Great Solo – An Illustration of Grace! This is a deep and personal subject to me. As guitar players we live for the opportunity to solo! But what ingredients make a solo stand out? It’s very simplistic… a good beginning, middle and end. I’ll call it...
by Sean Spicer | Jul 15, 2013 | The Christian Music Biz
Developing and Training Your Ear – How to Practice Effectively! Great musicians make performing look easy, and it is—if you are disciplined and practice often. Like the old saying goes “practice makes perfect,” right? Not necessarily. Have you ever considered...
by Sean Spicer | Jun 27, 2013 | The Christian Music Biz
Tips For Auditioning – Are You Ready For That Life Changing Opportunity? Auditioning for an artist or band is very similar to a job interview. You’re trying to convince someone you’re the best fit. This may seem like common sense, but it’s...
by Sean Spicer | Jun 19, 2013 | The Christian Music Biz
Getting A Great Guitar Tone This is a very lengthy and sometimes controversial subject. The idea has always been that the tone of a guitar is all in the hands of the guitarist. If that were true, why do we obsess over gear like we do? If you are looking for great...