Tonight my band were supposed to be playing a 2 hour set at a local bar.

Our singer sent a message to the venue owner as he always does: "on our way now, looking forward to playing. What's the parking situation like? Also, will we get a drink on the house?"

Now, I didn't know that he did this, and I'd never ask because I don't drink, but the reaction from the venue was a bit extreme.

A series of messages saying how unprofessional it was to ask for drinks and they no longer want us to play and will never be booking us again.

Am I crazy or is that an overreaction?

What instrument was used in the intro of this song? sounds like violin, viola? cello?

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Hi there! My name is Kaja, I am a 15-year-old young singer songwriter, and guitarist, and I am going to be creating a music platform for young artists where they can collaborate, give and receive feedback, and build safe communities with their peers.

But... I need your help! Would anyone be willing to have a call with me so I can ask some questions that will help me with my business? If so please send me a DM and we can discuss more there thank you!

I want to make some friends who play musical instruments. Maybe we can play instruments together

I am trying to work on a cover of a song using a vocal synth and I am up to the chorus part and every time I try writing out my harmonies a third up, they just seem to clash really badly. I am in the Key of C so I know there should not be any sharps of flats on the piano roll but when ever I play it back, it just sounds awful. So far this is what I have.

https://preview.redd.it/g1c16myhzd3e1.png?width=1554&format=png&auto=webp&s=29df0b10f2bb1d8a7715804e8cbc79fec7083f6b

The blue part is the original notes and the pink part is the harmony I made. Here is what it sounds like. (I will warn you now it is really bad)

https://vocaroo.com/1j4DsoQU20Au

I really don't want to but should I maybe just do an octave up if this can't be saved?

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good video tutorials on how to be dynamic on stage and "dance" without losing vocal technique?

I'm jumping around too much and while it adds to the energy, it's affecting my ability to sing.

Thank you!

I use Bandlab for a lot of my recording/ mixing and honestly, as someone who is not super skilled in sound engineering yet and would rather focus on just playing the instruments and writing the music, it’s been pretty good to me! Of course I know this is nowhere near the best DAW out there, but I enjoy using it!

I don’t post my music on there, even though I post it everywhere else- just because I haven’t looked into that yet. Is anyone here also on Bandlab, and do you share your music on there?

Also, any tips or tricks that you’d like to recommend in that field?

This question probably has been asked a million times here and i´m asking probably just because I´m frustrated.

I´ve been learning guitar for around a year now and drums somewhere a half year. My drumteacher and a good guitar player I know told, me I should always count eight notes in my head. I see why, but it is just so damn hard, when the rythm changes and overall. I know it helps me keep time and play without a metronom, it is just frustrating and annoying. I can´t do most things I previously did anymore. I should have started with it from the beginning...

How hard was it for you too learn and is it still hard after getting a feeling for it?

This is the first song I have created in almost four years (I had a really bad writing slump) and I think I'm serious about putting this song on YouTube and official starting my musical career but I'm not sure if it's any good. Am I overreacting or nah? (I'm a teen and it's a pop btw)

Song #1 Title: S.U.S

Verse 1: I be looking at you, like do I know you Why you doing things that you don't usually do But since I've changed my view, call it Clarity I know why you're desperate to avoid me

I know you'll try to push me away But I'm determined on making you stay If you think I'm bout to let this one go, no

Chorus: Cause I noticed your acting different lately
Don't tell me that I'm wrong, don't deny it baby Were running out of time So don't call me anxious Cause I know you, your acting different lately I could help you out, but only if you let me Were running out if time So don't call me anxious

Verse 2: (kinda rap) Yeah, and I said Hey I Don’t know the things, you Been dealing with lately, but I just want to I’m Here for you when you need, and just breathe You got a lot on your plate, boy tell me what you think I, I, I, I I know you'll try to push me away But I'm determined on making you stay And, if you think I'm bout to let this one go, no

Outro: Don’t call me anxious I know I’m right So don’t call me anxious

I’m convinced I’m hearing multiple over lapping time signatures or rhythms in Coldcuts ‘Music for no Mysicians’. It feels a bit like a Steve Reich piece with instruments or samples going in and out of phase. The thing is… I’m not a musician and don’t trust my ear. So if anyone wants to decipher / disabuse me of my musical suppositions, you can listen here: https://youtu.be/Tp4JNmuNLGo

Well, I’m not a musician but my partner is. He plays drum and his style his math rock and microtonal rock. He told me he likes when drummers use all different kinds of objects to ad texture to songs. I asked him if he would like to have a cow bell and he said it wasn’t very much practical for what he does. What could be a good thing for a gift that he could use for his music ?

I study music at a public conservatory in Brazil and have to do a recital at the end of the 3 years of studying. I want to play a song called "Goiaba Branca" by the jazz fusion band "Jalt", but have no experience transcribing this complex of a song. Can anyone help at least with harmony and if possible main theme?

Here's the song on spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/track/7gWH57DlFLHy5P7gGIIeiP?si=ebb8baeedcb747aa

The band is new and unknown, so sheet music is not available at all.

Hey guys, What Music Genre is Reigns of Castamere from the popular TV SHow Game of Thrones?

Hey! I am 22 and I’ve been playing guitar since I was about 11. I never learned how to read guitar music besides seeing the chord names above lyrics (G, C, D), but even then I barely know chord names. I kind of screwed myself by learning by ear and just watching videos rather than learning the basics. I am able to learn really any song I want to, which is a blessing. BUT… I am wanting to finally pursue doing gigs or events or just singing and playing for the public in general, kind of just doing covers.

Am I totally screwed getting gigs and guitar jobs/singing gigs if I can’t really read music and don’t know chord names, but can play everything?

Hi, I'm a rising artist here. So someone dm'ed me from insta and says he's from a record label. He's interested on one of my songs that I recently released. He asked me to send a DEMO.

What doe she mean by a DEMO? Is it a track that I'm currently working on or something? Can anyone help me in this? It's my first time encountering it

In the movie The Substance, Rafferie makes an incredible track full of deep basses used to introduce Sue.

What music style would that be called ? Something like "deep bass electro" something something ?

Hey Reddit. I'm obsessed with music. Mostly EDM and don't mind listening to other stuff. I work in music so I might dedicated my whole life to this S$%@. I'm kinda worried because I don't know what will happen. I'm 24 and still exploring. I enjoy DJing. I've have had a few rough moments and not so good times because of party attitudes and drunk people. But I guess that's part of it? I like doing events and want to be able to pursue/build something I am truly passionate about.

Any advice from current musicians and retired ones as well.

I’d really like to get my songs in some movies, especially indie/ smaller budget movies! I feel like my song Personal Eclipse would suit an indie slasher film well. But as far as royalties and copyrighting goes, how do I make sure I have all my bases covered before reaching out to a film producer? I have an account with ASCAP and already have my music submitted to that- is that all I need?

Thank you in advance!!

I’ve been looking into this for a WHILE but haven’t found a good POD or anything that seems to work for me. Is a POD the way to go? Is it worth the investment to just make t-shirts myself at home? I’d love some input from musicians with prior experience in this!!

Thank you in advance!!

So i don’t normally post on Reddit, and most especially about this. As of right now I’ve been a musician/singer songwriter for more than 10 plus years. I’m 38yrs old and have been at this one project for at least 5yrs. We went MIA from 2020 until the February of this year. I got lucky and someone with a big following on TikTok posted our songs and with that we managed to get 20k monthly listeners on Spotify but i have had a hard time reflecting that back on our socials and on top of that I’m paying gigging musicians to play the music. This can cost me anywhere from 400-800 a gig. I dont have merch and i can’t seem to get a booking agent whatsoever. I have friends with connections in the industry that never pan out. I’m going broke doing this, i only make 34k a year at my day job and all of the money left over from bills is poured into this dumpster fire. I don’t know if i can keep going, I’m tired, i feel old and in light of recent events i don’t feel safe continuing living paycheck to paycheck playing music. Should i give up if I’m feel the way i am feeling. I’m afraid if i do i won’t be able to come back in this capacity. Any advice would be welcomed.

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