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 Advertise Your Performances by Drew Pearce. Getting the word out about a show is a crucial part of every performing musician's promotional efforts. September 2007.
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All Together Now by Paul Kotapish. How to develop a lasting relationship with your band by making sure that all members have similar expectations and are compatible musically and personally. July 2002.
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Booking Your First Tour by Steve James. How to make your freshman set of out-of-town gigs a success. October 2008.
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CD or No CD by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. CD Baby's founder Derek Sivers on whether to make CD or offer downloads only. January 2010.
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Classical Performance by Mark Small. Tips from three renowned guitarists.
Tips on choosing a program, relieving preconcert jitters, warming up, and staying focused in performance. December 2003.
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Conquer Stage Fright by Stevie Coyle. Is your fear of the bright lights keeping you from sharing your music with the world? Remember that people really aren't that scary, you can never be too prepared, and most importantly, it's not about you, it's about the music. January 2006.
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Copyright Your Songs by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. Protect ownership of your creative work by registering your copyright. December 2006.
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Cover Your Assets by Andy Ellis. Make sure your gear is properly insured for professional use. December 2007.
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Creating a MySpace Page by Scott Nygaard. How to enhance your musical career by creating a presence on the popular networking site. February 2007.
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Dealing with the Unexpected by Stevie Coyle. Performing live music can be one of the most rewarding experiences a guitarist can have. However, as any seasoned performer knows, sometimes a show doesn’t turn out as expected. To that end, we’ll discuss some all-too-common scenarios and examine effective ways to handle them. February 2007.
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Endorsement Deals by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. How pro players and manufacturers work together to promote the music and a brand. March 2009.
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Flying with a Guitar by Scott Nygaard. How to ensure that your guitar arrives at your destination safe and sound. April 2009.
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Grant Writing Basics by Jerry Snyder. How to research and write grants for music-related projects. March 1, 2009, AG Web Site.
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Guitar and Harmonica Lesson by Gary Lee Joyner. A basic harmonica lesson for guitarists who want to add some harp sounds to their songs. With video. November 2009. Watch video.
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House Concerts by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. Fill out tour dates with house concerts. January 2008.
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How to Create Band Contracts by Scott Nygaard. Steer clear of conflicts about money and management by putting band agreements in writing. December 2008.
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How to Get Cruise Ship Gigs by Tom Duarte. A cruise ship gig can be a great way to play music while seeing the world. March 1, 2009, AG Web Site.
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How to Gig with Multiple Instruments by Andy Ellis. Three working pros explain how to switch between various styles of guitars during a show and still get great tone from each. April 2008.
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How to Prepare for a Recording Session by Doug Young. Get your arrangements, technique, and gear ready. September 2009.
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Join a Performing Rights Organization by Andy Ellis. How organizations like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC help you make money by licensing your music. September 2007.
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