music & audio

Apr 18, 2014 music & audio 3 min read

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 if no one…

Topher Kelly

Apr 11, 2014 music & audio 2 min read

Communication Tips from Periphery Manager Mike Mowery

During an interview with CreativeLive instructor and Periphery drummer Matt Halpern, Mike explained that much is lost in translation over email, especially when…

Topher Kelly

Apr 7, 2014 music & audio 2 min read

CL Music & Audio Podcast 01: Jesse Cannon

Finn McKenty

Apr 1, 2014 music & audio 4 min read

A Rockstar’s Guide to Teamwork

“You must collaborate in your community.

Topher Kelly

Mar 13, 2014 music & audio 6 min read

Interview with Ray Harkins of 100 Words Podcast

Finn McKenty

Mar 7, 2014 music & audio 7 min read

How TSE Audio Created One of the Best Amp Sims on the Market

x50 v2 now includes a cab sim component (IR loader). You can choose from several dozen included IRs, or load in your own.

Finn McKenty

Mar 5, 2014 music & audio 12 min read

Be Your Own Drum Tech: Tips for Touring Musicians

Some of what you’ll read below may seem like common sense, but you would not believe how often I see the complete lack of care when it comes to drummers and…

Kevin Martin

Feb 20, 2014 music & audio 3 min read

Why Shelby Earl Ditched a Successful Career to Make Music

[caption id="attachment_3287" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Photo of Shelby Earl taken by Genevieve Pierson.

Mehera Bonner

Feb 7, 2014 music & audio 2 min read

Converge's Kurt Ballou: Self-Taught Musicians Have a Unique Advantage

With the advent of  free music online education (like, ahem, creativeLIVE's audio courses), it is now possible to teach yourself how to proficiently play…

Mehera Bonner

Jan 2, 2014 music & audio 2 min read

Sean Reinert (Cynic, Death) to Join Eyal Levi for "Advanced Drum Production"

Finn McKenty