Do you make music for the fame? Are you searching for that ever everlasting attention begotten from rock stardom? Or maybe you’re on those that are in it for the chicks? Why do you make music? If you make music, what motivates you to continue? Do you have a reason? Do you know what it is? For some of us, we may be lost in our musical identity. We may not even remember why we started, or how to get to where we want to go. Knowing the why can often reveal the how. Here are three ideas to help you dig into the inner you and come up with the answers of why you make music.
Category Archives: OutsideTheBox
The Songwriter’s Shopping List – The Tools of the Trade
A mechanic cannot work on a car without a set of tools. A surgeon cannot perform an operation without a set of tools. A songwriter cannot properly craft songs that grab attention and demand interest without the proper set of tools. The following is what I suggest every songwriter have in their toolbox. Songwriters, these are the tools of your trade. I actually own every single tool in this list (except the hardcover alternative mentioned below). Grow your toolbox. Learn to use your tools properly. Hone your craft. Let’s dig in…
Give Your 2 Cents – The Creative Proccess
Want to be featured in an upcoming blog post for the world to see? Want a link from this site to your band’s site? Your artist page? Your Facebook?
Here’s your chance. InTheBoxProduction.com wants to know how you approach the creative process when creating a song.
24 Twitter Hashtags for Today’s Musician
The number one thing that holds musician’s back from making money with their music is knowledge. Being able to navigate the immense information available on twitter is relatively a free education waiting to happen. With knowledge and a proper web presence, there is no stopping today’s musicians from making money.
Twitter List Goldmine
When looking for new people to follow on twitter, you can easily be at a loss for what to do. With so many options, one might wonder “How do I find my next twitter resource?”. Here is a sure fire way to find some new people to follow so you can continue to up your game.