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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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Be a successful musician, one note at a time.
Written by Claudia Snowden [email] for b5media.
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