Starting out, I remember asking other DJs I admired, “How do you get good gigs?” Almost without exception, the answer was “Start your own.” This kind of project isn’t …more

This is the second of a two-part interview with well-known Los Angeles radio DJ Tom Schnabel of Santa Monica College-based public station, KCRW-FM.  Schnabel is best known for his tenure …more

NACA – What it can do for your music career, and how to get involved.

It’s called the National Association for Campus Activities, NACA. For more than …more

With an abundance of guitar amplifiers available, choosing the right one can be daunting.  If you feel lost and bewildered over the sheer number of models and manufacturers to choose …more

Like a lot of young recording engineers and those with some sort of home-recording set up, I’ve heard a lot about the amazing qualities of ribbon microphones over the …more

Tom Schnabel is one of Los Angeles’ most legendary DJs—not only has he been spinning here forever, but he’s also one of the earliest voices to come out of Santa …more

Dim the Lights, Crank the Bass, Prepare for Total Immersion

Tony Ustel, an up-and-coming Canadian DJ who performs under the name King Cobra, remembers the first time he realized that …more

What musicians need to know about the current state of fan culture.

One of the first signs that your music career is on an upward trajectory comes with the realization …more

In our previous article (Getting Booked on a College Campus) we gave you the know-how to get booked on a college campus. This time, we’re giving …more

College students are a great demographic for musicians to target because they are big time consumers of the entertainment industry. They watch music news and videos, attend concerts, go …more