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How to secure your first gig? All the tips and tools you need

Getting your first gig as a musician can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially if you're starting out later in life. However, with the right tools and strategies, you can land your first gig and showcase your talent, with the help of...

Culture

Strumming to Buffett's Rhythms: A Musician's Guide to Jimmy Buffett's Top Songs

Jimmy Buffett's music is more than just tropical tunes; it's a complex blend of storytelling, melody, and rhythm. For musicians at all levels, these songs offer a mix of challenge and satisfaction. Let's explore some of Buffett's timeless classics...

Tips

Manage volume disparities on Jamzone setlists

Attention to detail is a shared value among music lovers and professional live performers. Jamzone, renowned for its superior audio quality and fidelity to original songs, is often the tool of choice for live performances and jam sessions. However,...

Tips

Using your tablet or your phone on stage: dos and don’ts

For a lot of musicians, reading off a score while performing is crucial. Even if you’re an old-class traditionalist who loves to have everything written on raw paper, we cannot deny that switching to an electronic device is way more practical when...

Gear

A simple setup packing a punch for street performances (busking musicians).

Are you a musician looking to take your talents to the streets and connect with news audiences anywhere you go to? Busking can be a great way to gain exposure, but how do you pack a punch efficiently for a street concert? Here, we'll provide you with...

Culture

From French love song to international hit: the 28 versions of My Way on Jamzone

When you think of My Way, the first voice that pops into your head is the voice, the voice of Frank Sinatra. But not everybody is aware that the song we know as beautifully interpreted by the famous American singer is actually a French song.

Culture

50 years of jamming on The Dark Side of the Moon

A small step for Pink Floyd, a giant leap for music history The Dark Side of the Moon is a true masterpiece of its time. Released on March 1st, 1973 it revolutionized the music industry and set the standard for generations to come. The musicians...

Culture

Robbie Williams' phenomenal music career: from "Take That" boy band to solo stardom.

Today, February 13th, we celebrate Robbie Williams' birthday.Many of us remember him from his boy band years, when he was Take That’s lead singer back in the Nineties, but his music evolved a lot since then. Winner of a record number of 18 Brit...

Tips

Rehearsing with a metronome click track: why and how?

Keeping time is one of the most important qualities a good musician can master, especially if you’re playing in a band, where listening to your fellow musicians can really make a difference in your performance. But what if getting the perfect tempo...