Canadian Musician Magazine
Anything & Everything
Blog: www.canadianmusician.com/blog
Canadian Musician magazine is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musicians. Published since 1979, the magazine covers prominent Canadian artists, the latest gear technique and the business of music.
Published bi-monthly, Canadian Musician features regular columns on Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Brass, Woodwinds, Vocal, MIDI, Business, Songwriting, Live Sound, Recording and On-Line Music. Also included are classified ads, opportunities for musicians, new releases and new products. Visit: www.canadianmusician.com
Latest From Canadian Musician:
Chance To Win Tickets To UNSIGNED & Steam Whistle Swag - Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Canadian Musician magazine along with Steam Whistle Brewing are offering music fans a chance to win a prize pack to the June 1st edition of UNSIGNED, f... Read More
Alastair Connor
The Love of the Live Life
Blog: alastairconnor.canadianmusician.com
Alastair Connor
Audio Engineer, Rigger, Spot Op, and just about everything else in the live event production industry.
Latest From The Love of the Live Life:
My Invitation - Friday, April 6th, 2012
"If the milk industry can make their product seem sexy and increase consumer demand, there must be hope for music." Gary Arnold, Merchandising Manager, Best Buy
Pay attention and get ready to learn about the dangers of complacement and the rewards related to passion.
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Sari Delmar
Ticket to Ride
Blog: saridelmar.canadianmusician.com
It's hard not to feel like you're always getting the short end of the stick in the music industry or that there's some big inside joke you're not a part of, whether you're a developing artist or budding music industry professional. In this blog Sari Delmar, President of Audio Blood and her team, will give you tips on navigating the independent music industry in Canada!
Sari Delmar got her start in the industry at a young age as a freelance writer for top music publications such as Exclaim! and Clash Magazine (UK). Visit: www.audioblood.com
The Latest Ticket to Ride :
Making the Most of Your Band's Website - Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Last week at Ticket to Ride we took a look at maximizing your band's social media profile. Ultimately, part of what you want to achieve through social media is to direct potential fans to your website where they'll get a full-taste of what you're like as a band. That's why, when your fans finally get to your website, y... Read More
Hal Rodriguez
The Six String Shed
Blog: halrodriguez.canadianmusician.com
A blog on improvising, comping, and practicing for guitarists of all styles. Both practical licks and theory will be discussed to expand your vocabulary and mind.
Hal Rodriguez is a Toronto based guitarist, bassist, and music teacher. For lessons and transcription services, he can be contacted at halromusic@gmail.com.
Latest From the Shed:
Rhythmic Variation Part 1 - Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
by Hal Rodriguez
A good guitar solo isn't just about well chosen notes, technique, or attitude. It's also about rhythm. Sometimes, we get so caught up in learning different scales, arpeggios, and techniques, that we overlook increasing our r... Read More
Michael McConville
Elevating the Art of GRAD
Blog: michaelmcconville.canadianmusician.com
From useful guitar set-up, maintenance, and repair tips and accessory installs to full-fledged vintage restoration and guitar design features, this blog will keep you in-the-know on all things guitar-istic.
Luthier / Teacher of Guitar Repair and Design. Over the last 40+ years, Michael has worked on 10's of thousands of instruments for Individuals, Retail Music Stores, Collectors, Wholesale Instrument Distributors and Schools. McConville remains grateful for every opportunity to "Elevate the Art of Guitar Repair and Design". Visit: www.mcconvilleguitars.blogspot.com
Latest From the Art of GRAD:
Part 5 : Intonation - Saturday, April 7th, 2012
R8 Les Paul
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Angela Kelman
Step Up To The Mic... Holy $#!%, Now What???
Blog: angelakelman.canadianmusician.com
Vocal and performance insight, tips and techniques to validate what you are doing correctly and help you self diagnose and fix your challenges.
Angela Kelman is best known as lead singer of the Juno and multiple award winning group, Farmer's Daughter. For the last ten years she has been coaching hundreds of performers and creating her 5 Point Singing System vocal program. Visit: www.angelakelman.com
Latest From Step Up To The Mic:
Breathing Rhythm - Friday, May 11th, 2012
Quote Of The Day:
“I just wanna hear you breathe”
Lenny Kravitz from an Absolut Vodka commercial
If you have been following ... Read More
Shawn Bradley
Other Side of the Tracks
Blog: shawnbradley.canadianmusician.com
Each week the blog will focus on techniques to assist in music production, pre-production, engineering, mixing, and mastering. Features will include tips/tricks, analog and digital gear reviews, studio experiences, interviews with industry professionals, advice about working in the industry, discovering new bands, answering readers questions and more.The blog will be aimed at all experience levels from beginners to professionals. Visit: www.fadernoise.com
Latest From Other Side of the Tracks:
"Other Side Of The Tracks" Recording Blog 021 - Friday, April 6th, 2012
“Other Side Of The Tracks” A ... Read More
Jeff Salem
Noise Organizer
Blog: jeffsalem.canadianmusician.com
Jeff Salem is a percussion clinician, educator and the owner of JS Music Studio. Jeff has performed in over 70 countries and is active performing clinics and workshops at music stores and schools throughout the GTA. e is a writer for Canadian Musician and Modern Drummer magazine. His resume of diverse musical experience has had him perform with Diana Krall, Rob Tardik, Robin Ford, The Chieftains, Randy Bachman, Art Garfunkel, Lee Aaron, Paul Brown, Jessy J, Saints & Sinners and many more artists.
Topics discussed will include, drum tips, new gear, instructional products including books, DVD's, drummers of all genres, ages and levels. We will feature drummers from many new bands as well as classic bands. Hand percussion topics including drum circles will be discussed as well. Looking forward on taking you all on a percussive journey. Visit: www.salemdrum.com
Latest From the Noise Organizer:
The Ultimate Summer Music Camp : Guitar Workshop Plus - Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Paul Lau
Hot New Tech Toys
Blog: paullau.canadianmusician.com
Paul Lau is a Digital Audio MIDI Specialist and contributing columnist/reviewer for Canadian Musician and Professional Sound magazines. He has been the keyboard/technology manager at Steve's Music in Toronto and AXE Music's Mega Store in Calgary. He has also worked as a product specialist for Roland Canada and a post-mastering editor for Universal Music Canada. Presently, he is owner of GetSetMusic and is Producing, teaching and playing music full time. He is part of the cool Christian pop duo Scatter17. Visit: www.DocAudioTech.com.
Paul will be exploring the ever-changing digital technology of the music world, looking for the latest and coolest music software, virtual instruments, plug-ins, and anything MIDI. He'll also be checking out the latest music-related apps for your mobile devices. And if that isn't Enough, expect new innovations in hardware instruments and connective devices!
Latest From Hot New Tech Toys:
Music Apps for Android - Saturday, May 5th, 2012
So recently I was asked about some music apps that would be cool for the Android....and I did a little research and came up with some FREE cool apps for the Android that are worth checking out!
I'll get back to some more cool plug-ins and eventually some more hardware toyz...
but for now I'm gonna blog a bit on the Android and iPhone...
TINYSHARK
Listen to Grooveshark on your Android device for FREE.
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