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A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an In-Demand DJ – Part I

(DJ Lab | December 3, 2009 | T-Bird)
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an In-Demand DJ - Part I

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

KCRW Veteran DJ, Tom Schnabel, Part II

(Interviews | November 4, 2009 | Esther Reyes)
KCRW Veteran DJ, Tom Schnabel, Part II

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

The NACA College Music Phenomenon

(Spotlight | November 3, 2009 | Simone Silva)
The NACA College Music Phenomenon

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

How To Choose a Guitar Amplifier

(Amplifiers, Guitar, How-To | October 28, 2009 | Nick Nitro)
How To Choose a Guitar Amplifier

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

Ribbon Mics for the Rest of Us

(Microphones | October 13, 2009 | Jimmy Mo)
Ribbon Mics for the Rest of Us

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

KCRW Veteran DJ, Tom Schnabel, Part I

(Interviews | September 21, 2009 | Esther Reyes)
KCRW Veteran DJ, Tom Schnabel, Part I

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

The Future of VJing

(DJ Lab | August 14, 2009 | Anne Stewart)
The Future of VJing

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

About This Business of Fans Pt. I

(Hot Topic | August 14, 2009 | Lenore Colacion Hayes)
About This Business of Fans Pt. I

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

Biggest Band Mistakes at College Gigs

(Spotlight | August 14, 2009 | Simone Silva)
Biggest Band Mistakes at College Gigs

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

Getting Booked on a College Campus

(Spotlight | July 6, 2009 | Simone Silva)
Getting Booked on a College Campus

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

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