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Artist Features

The 7 Elements of Graphic Design

[caption id="attachment_102186" align="alignnone" width="680"] Halfpoint Images/Moment Collection/Getty Images[/caption] If you are one of our regular readers, you know we cover…

Artist Features

Learning to Animate & Best Free Animation Software to Use

Do you want to learn how to animate, and want to start learning with some free animation software? Wondering where…

15 Things You Must Do to Make it in the Music Industry

Wondering how to make it in the music industry? In this guest post, TakeLessons Teacher and music industry veteran Nick…

Artist Features, Guitar

Peter Matthew Bauer of The Walkmen Talks Living Room Shows and Liberation!

Growing up on indie rock, The Walkmen were among my favorite bands in high school and college. Though they are…

Artist Features, Guitar

Get Lost in Indie Band Decker’s Emotional Psychedelic Folk

Indie-folk group Decker is a band on the move. When I called guitarist and singer Brandon Decker for an interview,…

Artist Features, Guitar, Songwriting

25 Ways to Break Free from Songwriters’ Block

Every songwriter runs into writers' block at some point in their career. To help you dig your way out of…

Artist Features, Ukulele

How Ukulele Artist Danielle Ate the Sandwich Built Her Music Career Online

If you've spent any time checking out rising musicians on YouTube, you've probably seen Danielle Ate the Sandwich's popular original…

Artist Features, Guitar, Music Industry

Musicians’ Checklist: 23 Little Things That Will Help You Nail Your Next Gig

Congrats on getting the big gig! Whether you're preparing for your band's first show or your album-release party, these tips…

Artist Features, Guitar

How Walk Off The Earth Got A Record Deal On YouTube

From going viral on YouTube to touring the world, Walk Off The Earth has made an impressive mark on the…