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02/02/2008

Articles and features for musicians, bands, venues and promoters

The features and articles listed here are all copyright Josaka and the respective authors.  They are listed pretty much in the chronological order of them appearing on Josaka.

Stage Fright: Why does it occur and what teaching strategies can one use to help private practice students combat it? by Helen Bolton

A Common Problem That Songwriters Face by from Calvin Rele

Songwriting Tips from Calvin Rele

Dealing With Music Critics by Kathy Unruh

History of Indie music - 1970s by Greg Aldrich

The history of the Fender 65 Mustang by Gareth Owen

A Rotten Apple! How musicians are about to regain control of the music industry by Greg Walsh

Technology means the kids are doing it for themselves by Greg Walsh

How to Sing Backup - Blend in to Stand Out by Bill Kernodle

Giving Credit Where Music Credits Are Due by Donna Liguria

Inversions: How To Stand a Chord On It's Head by Duane Shinn

Do Musicians Make Better Songwriters? by Calvin Rele

The Problem with Doo-Wop by Abraham Santiago

How to record the right demo by Apple Beam Studio

How to get A&R to listen to your demo by Apple Beam Studio

Essential Recordings: Something for Everyone on Your Christmas List by Rhiannon Schmitt

All Time Great Bass Lines by Adrian Martin

Rock And Rubber Mallets by Michelle Duffy

Beauty And The Blues - Two Of The Best From Nottingham by Michelle Duffy

The Blue Aeroplanes - Poetry And Dance In The Mind And The Ears by Michelle Duffy

Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble - pedal review by Daniel Steinhardt

Professional roles in gig management by Kevin Harrington

The Role of Major Record Labels in Music by Morgan Hamilton

Best Acoustic Guitars by Damian Sofsian

Refinishing Acoustic Guitars by Damian Sofsian

His Heaven (David Gilmour) by Michelle Duffy

Vanity And Insanity (Prince Rogers Nelson) by Michelle Duffy

Pickin' and Grinnin': Country Radio On the Web by Stefan Smith

How to Remove DRM from WMA - Is It Legal and Worth the Effort? by W R Kirk

Punk as a Rebellion by Sharon White

Music sponsorship - everyone is a winner by Kevin Harrington

Artists STILL don't make money from record deals by Wendy Day

CD Mastering - getting your tracks mastered - the mystery unravelled by Paul Stevens

Getting your band on film… by Silvertip Films

How to Make A Great Press Kit – A Musician's Guide
by Scott Richards

The King of the Delta Blues Singers - Robert Johnson Still Stands at the Crossroads by Robin Piggott

Bono: From Music To Fashion To Helping The Poor by Sher Matsen

Submit your songs like professional songwriters do by Darren Monson

Just 3 Chords? No Way! by Edward Weiss

Recording Vocals at Home by Christopher Taylor

Guitar Humidification by Trevor Maurice

20 Tips for a Better Demo Recording by Bleeding Ear

The History of Drums - A Journey of Sound by Kevin Brown

Acoustic Or Electronic Drums - What Is Your Choice? by Kevin Brown

How To Overcome The Lyric Writing Hurdles That Are Keeping You Behind by Mantius Cazaubon

Play Too Loud And We'll Cut The Power! by David Mellor

If Setting The Gain Correctly is So Important, Why Don't Mic Preamplifiers Have Meters? by David Mellor

Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is? by Jesse Somer

Karaoke Singing by Daniel Morris

Fender, Gibson and Heritage - key dates in guitar history

Top 50 Music Quotations by Danielle Hollister

Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 1 by Simon Duff

What is Guitar Tablature and Can I Find It Online? by Dean Erickson

Key Signatures - reference chart and list

How to Organise a Gig or a Live Music Event - the Budget by Kevin Harrington

Guitar Buying - The Pros and Cons of Vintage vs. Reissue by Michael Casamento

A Brief History of Gibson Guitars by Michael Casamento

A Brief History of Fender Guitars by Michael Casamento

Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Practice Diet by Craig Bassett

Jazz Yatra by Colin D'Cruz

Guitar Tuning Tips by Edward D Cupler

Choosing The Right Music For Your Wedding by Eugene Portman

Bluegrass Music - Alive and well in the Appalachians by Rick Rouse

Internet, Jeff Buckley music, websites, epiphanies, following your dreams…everything’s connected in the Universe.
by: M6.net

Flaming Guitars!  Minarik Fuels The Excitement Of A New Generation Of Musicians by Scott G (The G-Man) 

Pakistani Pop Music by Faiza Kamal

Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations
by Kirby Jones MBA, BSc

Glossary of Terms - 26 pages of terms, a complete A to Z dictionary of terms for audio engineers, PA engineers and band members.

Key dates in music history from 1600 to 1999

Martin's Lights @ RUSU Summer Ball 2004 - a behind the scenes look at lighting a show for the Fun Loving Criminals and an audience of over 3,000 people.

Guitar Heaven @ Phoenix Studios - top guitar pro records for ITV

Tony Tomlin (Phat Tone) - guitar and bass guitar teacher

Colin’s Guitar Heaven: the early years by Nic Walsh

The Tale of an Heritage 575 Custom Guitar - Part I by Kevin Harrington
The Tale of an Heritage 575 Custom Guitar - Part II by Kevin Harrington

What's In A Name? by Andrew Woolley

How to record a demo by Rob Bloomfield of Bleeding Ear

Colin’s Guitar Heaven: The life of a top pro session guitarist Colin Green

What is music? by Peter Stankov - January 2004

Stage Lighting for Bands by Martin Dudley of Martin's Lights

The Trials & Tribulations of Luisa Seacroft by Simon Eales 16 July 2003

The Secret of Speed - Finding the “Incredible Lightness” by Jamie Andreas 12 July 2003

Don’t put all your eggs in the A&R basket by Nick Willson

Discover Your Discomfort - Why Are So Many Guitarists Masochists? by Jamie Andreas

Contract Clause Advice by Elliot Chalmers - 8 April 2003

Management Deals by Elliot Chalmers - 8 April 2003

Stage Etiquette - by Nick Willson of BandBits - 24 February 2003

Articles by Jamie Andreas

How To Practice Guitar Chord Changes

Your Growth As A Guitarist: Vertical or Horizontal?

Double Trouble - building strength and stretch on the guitar

The Glue of Repetition

Stage Fright: Part One - What It Is and What It Isn’t

Stage Fright: Part Two - How It Works, and Why It Works

Stage Fright: Part Three - It’s a Concert, Not a Contest

Teaching By Travel Brochure

Impact Studios and Andy Martin - 10 January 2003

Berkshire Live Music 'Venue of the Year' - 2002

A series of articles about marketing, promoting and audiences

Getting and Audience - Live Music Marketing - 16 December 2002

Promoting & Marketing Gigs - Getting an Audience by Stuart Robb, Label Manager, Jam Central Records

Blagger's Guide to Promoting - by Jim Bowes

The Role of the Promoter - A Bands Perspective by Robb of Shameless

Marketing Your Own Band by Richard Sinclair

Local promoter Paul Williams (Fat Athlete Promotions) - interview - 5 December 2002

The Secrets of the Sound Check - by Pete Davies - 28 November 2002

Twenty Years On...live music around Reading - by Nick Willson - 28 November 2002

Recording Your Demo...some helpful tips - by Nick Willson - 25 November 2002

What Makes a Good Live Band? - by Nick Willson - 25 November 2002

Nick Willson and BandBits Rehearsal & Recording Facilities - 25 November 2002

Microphones and Microphone Technique - by Pete Davies - 12 November 2002

Three Litre/Graham Burgess Interview - 8 September 2002

Jazz Links - 2 September 2002

The Promoter's View - an interview with Andy Stedman of Rubberband Promotions - 3 September 2002

Interview with Hadyn Wood of The Sound Foundation - 29 June 2001

Interview with James Taylor by Samantha Carter - 21 April 2001

Interesting articles and features elsewhere on the internet.

Starting a Folk Club - listed 8 April 2003

Pay To Play...by Gary Marshall and Paul McGazz - listed 28 December 2002

KLF Manual - How to Have a Number One - The Easy Way - listed 28 December 2002

Press & Publicity for Bands by Sue Wilkinson - listed 28 December 2002

 

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