The Drums Don’t Make the Drummer

Over my next three blog posts on CreativeLive, I am going to explain to you why the drums don’t make the drummer. We’ll begin by exploring image versus quality and…

How Rock Bands Shoot Their PR in the Foot

Making it — and even just making a living — in the music industry depends on more than raw talent. Does it matter that you killed that show last night…

Communication Tips from Periphery Manager Mike Mowery

Have you ever sent an email that’s been misinterpreted? Tone and messaging are more difficult to convey in text form than in spoken word, yet, today, we do most of…

CL Music & Audio Podcast 01: Jesse Cannon

Welcome to the very first episode of the CreativeLive Music & Audio podcast, where we'll spend an hour or so every week talking about making music with some of our…

A Rockstar’s Guide to Teamwork

When we think of rockstars, we rarely think of  great “team players.” Who can blame us? Think of all the great bands — like The Beatles, Guns and Roses, Pantera,…

Interview with Ray Harkins of 100 Words Podcast

Photo: Kevin Knight Give us the elevator pitch on yourself and the 100 Words Or Less Podcast-- who, what, why, and all that. RH: 100 Words or Less is an…