Here is a list of key articles.

They come from my various blog posts, organized here
for easy reference. Some of them have been nationally
published, and are excerpts from my books which are
in dozens of major library systems across the US.

I hope you find them useful.

Tell me the results of any application you do!

Marty B.

ABOUT GIGGING & BANDS


How To Run a Band

The Basics of Jamming

Starting Your First Band

How To Tighten Up Your Band

The Musicians’ Basic Gig Checklist

How To Make a Living as a Guitarist

Musicians: Dealing with Bad Attitudes

Slang Terms Every Musician Should Know

What Kind of Gigs Do Musicians Play for Money?

Musicians’ Roles: Professional Playing Fundamentals

 

ABOUT CHARTS & READING MUSIC

About Reading Music

The Seven Types of Written Music

What Exactly Does A Music Copyist Do?

Ten Important Guidelines for Reading and Writing Charts

 

ABOUT LEARNING MUSIC & PRACTICING

Secrets of Guitar Tuning

Physical Tension Indicators

The Language of Music, Part 1

The Language of Music, Part 2

Practicing Music at the Right Speed

Am I Too Old to Learn an Instrument?

Can Music Lessons Ruin Your Originality?

Guidelines for Practicing a Musical Instrument

Making Time To Play Music: Organizing Basics

How Music Lessons Relate to Live Performance

 

PRO MUSICIANS’ TIPS

Pro Musicians’ Tips #1 of 4: About Instruments & Equipment

Pro Musicians’ Tips #2 of 4: Cords, Earplugs & Gloves!

 

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