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The Good Musician

Archive for January 2008

January 29th, 2008

Blogger Spotlight: Lauren Katulka

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be offering a rowing eye over the b5media Music blog scene, and to kick it off, we’re presented with some very interesting insights into the blog workings of Lauren Katulka. She was asked these questions.
What blog do you write?
Oz Music Scene
How long have you been blogging?
Professionally it’s been about […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 1 comment

January 29th, 2008

Wait. Musicians Are Supposed to Get Paid?

Well, believe it or not, but musicians deserve to get paid when their music is used publicly or otherwise. In the US. the current rate is around 9 cents per phonorecord used, and it’s getting updated. In an open letter, the president of the National Music Publishers’ Association points out some important changes for songwriters […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

Sunday Goodie #3

Today, I’ve got a tasty little bite for you guys that you may already have heard in various places.
The piece is “O Fortuna” from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, and I encourage you to listen to the whole work if you can, because of all pieces, O Fortuna isn’t necessarily the best , in my humblest […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

4 Ways to Get Gigs and 9 Ways to Make Them Rock

Photography by larskflem.
Gigs are crucial events - they’re make or break for many bands, however small or unimportant the venue. If you have a group or band, chances are you’ll want to play in front of people sooner or later.
There are several ways to actually get gigs, and I’m going to focus on the cheap […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 0 comments

January 26th, 2008

The Guide to Getting to 100% Playing Form - Take 2

Photography by vern.
Reader “pianologist” commented on this post that it’s not possible to be at your top 100% in a concert situation.
Of course, I agree, and I thank him for the comment. But let me put this into perspective: I think it depends on the definition of 100%. For me, personally, it’s clear that I’ve […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 3 comments

January 26th, 2008

How a Laptop Help This Girl Get Famous

It’s one of the things I like about Apple. Yes, I am a fanboy, and many musicians are, because of the simple reason that Apple frequently decides to include new and upcoming artists in their ads, on iTunes, or in product demonstrations.
I myself thank them for showing me Imogen Heap back in the day, and […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 3 comments

January 23rd, 2008

The Guide to Getting to 100% Playing Form

We all face situations in which we are tested. I know you do. So frankly, as a musician I always face that moment of fear prior to a concert that let’s me know I’m not going to be playing at my fullest potential. So how do I try and get the engine warm before throwing […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 1 comment

January 20th, 2008

Sunday Goodie #2

It’s a lazy Sunday again, and time to go back to the old stuff. Here’s some Bach. Mixed with Gounod. Sung by Bobby McFerrin. And his audience.
I know, unbelievable.
Enjoy, and have a great weekstart.

I love the way he entertains the public. He obviously displays his competence as a chorus leader by showing how much he […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 0 comments

January 19th, 2008

5 Remedies for Sheet Music Sickness

Photography by selva.
Recently I’ve been having some serious trouble when reading sheet music. I’ve begun slowing down! I guess the recent lack of classes has provided me with ample laziness to actual read scores. I’m finding it hard to decipher chords I could decipher with ease just months ago.
So here’s the Fast-Break Crash Diet I […]

By Arjun Muralidharan -- 0 comments

January 18th, 2008

6 Reasons Why Kate Nash Is Successful

Photography bydexter_mixwith
Kate Nash is one of those shooting stars who “made it”. One hell of a musician, and I’d like to share some quick thoughts on why I think she is not just a successful musician, but a good one at that.
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By Arjun Muralidharan -- 1 comment

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