SXSW: Music and Tech Meetup
We’ve just landed in Austin, and it’s a packed week. We’re always down to meet up with any beta testers who want to grab a beer and talk Gobbler, so email Mike G (mike [at] gobbler [dot] com) if you...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Songwriting with Friends
It’s been said to you… “I’ve been working on some songs…” And for some reason, you suddenly feel compelled to suggest a writing session. You, my friend, have just made a critical mistake. I kid…kinda....
View ArticleHow To: A Musician Resume That Will Get You Hired
You’re a great musician. You’ve spent years honing your craft; now it’s time to get out there and score that job that you’ve always wanted. It’s a given that your resume layout needs to be clean,...
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Buy This, Not That–cheapest Studio Gear
What’s in a name? The brand name of your gear, that is. While there are advantages to staying brand-loyal when shopping for musical gear, you don’t always have to buy by brand to get quality. With that...
View ArticleNetwork with Musicians like a Pro
You’ve heard it before: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Though not entirely truthful, there are some habits honed by highly-efficient musicians that are proven to keep a person working for...
View ArticleThe 10 Most-common Regrets Among Musicians
For every professional musician you know, there are hundreds if not thousands of talented people whose careers took a turn for the worse, because they made a series of bad decisions. I’ve asked many...
View ArticleMaximizing Your Earnings as a Musician
Pursuing your dreams while keeping the lights on can be a challenge. To succeed as a musician, good chops are no longer enough; every musician must be the CEO of their life, making strategic decisions...
View ArticleWhy You Chose Music
Listen to this blog as a podcast, or read below! https://soundcloud.com/mraustincross/why-you-chose-music Why, oh why, did you choose music? Why did you choose the path that has you locked-away for...
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