Practise for success
Perfect your live performance
Live performance has never been as important to musical artists as it is today. The changes in the global industry, the peculiar history of South African music and the power of word-of-mouth marketing all mean that the live performance that a band puts on has become the dominant force in its arsenal.
Understanding gain staging
Have your ever recorded some audio tracks, bounced some virtual instrument pieces that you have triggered via midi and proceeded to mix the song? Sound simple enough, right?
Practice makes perfect in music
Practice is a vital aspect of becoming a technically accomplished and reliable, or “tight” player. What is often not emphasised enough is that in order to become a good musical unit, plenty of practice together is also required.
Gear: Who owns what?
When it comes to equipment, it is always good to be clear from the beginning about what equipment belongs to whom.
