Music Industry Experiences
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Gear Gab: JamMan Stereo Looper JML2
Let’s talk about my looper pedal! I LOVE loops, so of course my first post about gear is about the JamMan Stereo Looper JML2! This device was gifted to me by my amazing boyfriend for my 20th birthday almost 2 years ago, and I’m about to tell you about how my experiences have been with it. BUT FIRST, check out these pics so you have an idea of what it looks like and what the possibilities are from the get go: Check out the video below to hear me using the JamMan Stereo Looper JML 2 at a LIVE show for the first time! Pros Cons Pros There’s a reverse…
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Thoughts on LSD! (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo)
Did you think I was referring to our friendly neighborhood psychedelic? This new trio presents flare from 3 very diverse artists. Creative inputs from these artists: Labrinth ~ electrosoulSia ~ electroindie (acid jazz in her earlier days)Diplo ~ EDM So what do I think of LSD? My theory is that LSD intentionally broke away from the commercial music scene that each artist involved keeps getting roped into. I give them props for that, even though by now LSD has gotten pretty popular to the point that it might be considered commercial. My overall opinion is that each artist in LSD is so distinct yet so talented, that they have…
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3 Ways to Balance Your Musician Lifestyle and Mental Health
1: Stay Organized 2: Take A Breather 3: Accept Help From Others I met a mindset coach named Suzanne Polinski a couple of weeks ago, and she showed me and my peers a great way to keep organized in the hectic music industry: The 2019 Rock/Star Planner is personalized for musicians to balance out their work life, marketing/finances, deadlines and time for family/friends. 2. This being said, I have noticed throughout the years that when we musicians strive to focus primarily on music … we tend to fall into the bad habit of sacrificing important things (like our physical and mental health) so that we can put more time into…