Lee Robinson, the vocalist for North Carolina-based Ac/dc tribute band Thunderstruck, has spoken out about his chance to audition for the legendary group following the departure of longtime frontman Brian Johnson as Brian battled hearing loss. While the job ultimately went to a name-brand pro, Axl...
Junior Academy offers outstanding tuition to young, talented musicians aged 8-18 on Saturdays during term time at one of the UK’s foremost music conservatoires. We are seeking an exceptional teacher, performer and communicator with the ability to inspire talented young musicians in a thriving musical...
What artist doesn’t want to be the biggest in the world? That’s pretty much every musician’s dream. But to make that proper attempt, well, you need to set goals to help you get there. It’s possible you may never reach the commercial summit, but you can enjoy much more than...
Have you performed on a commercial audio session and had your performance incorporated into the sound bed of a promotional music video for the track? If so, you may or may not know that as a Musicians’ Union member you are entitled, under the BPI/MU Agreement 2011, to a further payment from the...
Whether it’s a chorus that sticks in your head for days, an infectious hook, a toe-tapping beat, or an ambient synth that somehow both warms and chills you at the same time, there are certain musical moments that make you stop in your tracks and wonder: how did they write that? As music fans,...
A key skill to a successful career is the ability to negotiate effectively. This practical workshop will help you build the necessary skills you will need to enter real-life negotiations with confidence and understanding. This workshop will help participants to understand:
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Like it or not, image is everything. While your music is the most important thing, the look and visual you project needs to line up with your sound. Oftentimes, your look and logo give fans and media their first impression of your band – before they even listen to a note of your music. Aligning...
The death of legendary pop artist Prince shocked the music world this week. With numerous news items highlighting the eccentric performer’s various proclivities, one overlooked aspect of his vast artistic understsanding was a reverence for ballet.
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland, the first...
When you’re writing, the end of the song is naturally the last thing you think about. You can end cold or you can fade out, but there are numerous other ways to bring your song to a close, such as dissolution, subtraction, cadences, and the false beginning. After all, the last moments of your...
The hugely popular, acclaimed and influential musician Prince has died at his home in Minnesota at the age of 57. Police were called to a medical emergency at his Paisley Park estate earlier on Thursday, US media reported. An investigation is underway. Prince became a global superstar in the 1980s,...
Most musicians know that you should start off your set with a kick and end with a punch, but how you plan everything in between is what can make the difference between a good show and a great show. Imagine your setlist is telling a story with a distinct beginning, middle and end. Then decide what...
Everybody talks about club shows, probably because almost everybody goes to club shows. Your community surely has at least one venue that makes its money with live bands, bar food, and alcohol, and these places can be a home away from home for local musicians. However, many places suffer from a tight...
Why bother with your local music scene if you’re ultimately gunning for worldwide stages? If that sounds a bit asinine to you, then you likely possess a pretty good understanding of what it really means to be part of a community. Because that’s what your local scene is: a community. Considering...
Prince has been rushed to hospital after his plane made an emergency landing. According to TMZ, the singer’s private jet was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Illinois. It happened just hours after he’d performed on stage in Atlanta. Prince was immediately taken from the plane in...
Following the great success of Oliver!, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and Cats, Wakefield Youth Music Theatre will stage Jesus Christ Superstar at Theatre Royal Wakefield this August and September. Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless piece of theatre which takes place during the final weeks of Jesus’...
