Beat Street Blog — Music Success

So you’re a musician and you’re finally ready to start playing live shows. You might even have a gig or two lined up! That’s great! Your work’s far from done, though. Being ready for a show involves more than having songs written and lining up a venue. One of the keys to a successful show is having a set list. Some musicians like to play it by ear, picking the order of their songs according to how they perceive the audience’s mood. For beginners, it’s a good idea to have a set list prepared. You can deviate from it if...

Music is an art. It is a talent given to few, but whose mastery can unleash a whirlwind of inspirations that affect people beyond those who produce it. Music flows from her creators and goes on to touch the lives of individuals that may be worlds away. It can bring together and bond people who are otherwise unable to communicate.   Music is also a business. It is much more than recording and broadcasting. So once you have some songs written, how do you get heard and get signed with a record label? Here's a little advice to help get...