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Best Songwriting Exercises — Every songwriter, whether experienced or not, should be constantly practicing their craft. But how exactly do you practice songwriting? Well, by writing songs of course! Regardless of any advice you receive from anyone, simply picking up your instrument of choice and getting down and dirty with it is the […]

The Best Songwriting Exercises You Can Start Today

7 Mar, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio by Thomas Watson

Indie Bands NYC — There’s no place to lose yourself in the indie music scene than New York City. The sheer amount of people squashed into this metropolis means you’ll have all kinds of talent, levels of creativity, and perhaps some truly revolutionary acts scratching around the underground. NYC’s small music venues make […]

The Best Places to See Indie Bands in NYC

6 Mar, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio by Thomas Watson

Songwriting Tips for Guitar Players — In the musical career of many guitar players, the urge to create your own complete compositions – as opposed to shining in your own particular instrumental light – will take hold. Many guitarists and other instrumentalists wrongly believe there are two types – songwriters and players. But, with the right […]

Five Songwriting Tips for Guitar Players

19 Feb, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio by John Morabito

Wicked - Gershwin Theater — Ahh, the glamor of Broadway. For decades the various theaters located in this part of New York City have brought the greatest musicals known to man to captivated audiences of all ages, creeds, and persuasions. For children, the selections are just as robust as stories new and old are being […]

Broadway Musicals that are Great for Kids

12 Feb, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio by John Morabito

Busking is a tradition as old as music itself. Another arm in a musician’s public performance arsenal, busking is at once a fun pastime and an opportunity to be heard by passersby on your own terms. All around NYC you can hear music in the air. In fact, some might […]

BUSKING IN NYC: A Definitive Guide

15 Jun, 2018 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

You’re a guitarist with a tonal range as wide as the great blue sky. You’re ready for your next gig, but have eleven different pedals that all require their own power source and connection to your amp. You could just splay them all out on the floor in front of […]

The Definitive Guide to Building a DIY Pedal Board

20 May, 2018 in Rehearsal Studio / Tech by RMRS

In the first of our new series we sit down with the members of Supervicious to get some insight into their world. 1- Who are you? How did your band/project get it’s name? We are Supervicious. We chatted over drinks about a name and ran around with the […]

Rivington Music Band of The Month Interview: Supervicious

9 Sep, 2017 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

best free Metronome apps — The ability to stay on beat may be one of the less sexy elements of being a professional musician, but it’s certainly one of the most important. Rhythm comes more naturally to some people than others, but no one is perfect all the time — which is why the metronome […]

The Best Metronome Apps for Musicians & Bands

9 Sep, 2017 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

how to find a bass player — More cowbell is a matter of taste, but a band can’t go without a bass player. Providing the rhythmic backbone of your music, playing bass may not always be the most glamorous role, but there’s no question that it’s essential. If you’re having trouble finding a great bass player to […]

How to Find a Bass Player

18 Aug, 2017 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Stringing a guitar is an integral part of guitar maintenance. The method of stringing a guitar is not that difficult but it should be done in the right way to prevent your guitar from going out of tune. Setting or changing the string on your guitar is definitely a […]

How to String a Guitar – Newbie Friendly Guide.

14 Apr, 2017 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Recording your first demo can be daunting. In a world where first impressions matter, it’s important to put your best sound forward right from the beginning. By distributing a high-quality demo, you’ll have a much better chance of building a loyal fanbase and increase the number of people who come […]

Tips For Recording Your First Demo

14 Apr, 2017 in How To / Recording / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

how to set up your band practice room — Band practice is all about all of the members learning to work together, blend their sounds harmoniously, and play off of each other well. While your rehearsals should replicate a live performance in certain ways, the type of sound you want to achieve is not necessarily the same. Your biggest […]

How to Set Up the Perfect Band Rehearsal Space

6 Mar, 2017 in How To / Recording / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

how to make band practice more effective — As anyone who’s ever learned to play an instrument understands, practice makes perfect. As a band, regular rehearsal helps individual members to master the songs and improve upon their own skills, while tightening up the group as a whole and helping them learn to play together harmoniously. If you want […]

How to Make Band Rehearsals More Effective

15 Feb, 2017 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Best Guitar Lessons in NYC — We can all agree that as much as you can learn from blogs, and youtube, sometimes the guidance of a good teacher can be the difference between success and failure. When it comes to mastering the guitar or any instrument, the same applies. The tricky part is in a city […]

Top 5 Best Places to Take Guitar Lessons in NYC

29 Dec, 2016 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

drum teacher respources — Our Favorite Free Resources for Drum Teachers Giving drum lessons is an exciting and rewarding activity, whether you’re teaching professionally, just earning a little extra cash on the side, or simply trying to inspire the next generation of drummers. It can also be a difficult task. Knowing how to play […]

Helpful Resources for Drum Teachers

5 Nov, 2016 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Dance Like No One’s Listening: The Rise of the Silent Disco Picture this: you’re in a tent with hundreds of other partygoers, everyone bobbing their heads, waving their arms, and gyrating their bodies to the same beat. A DJ in the corner is pumping out house beats with a turntable […]

What is Silent Disco: A Brief History & The Rise ...

22 Oct, 2016 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

How to DIY Your Next Album Release Once upon a time, you had to have a label to release an album. How else would a band cover the astronomical costs of distributing and promoting their music? How would the songs ever get heard without the big-name leverage to earn them […]

DIY Album Release: How to Put Your Music Online

8 Oct, 2016 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

It’s no coincidence that so many aspiring musicians live in New York City. The Big Apple is one of the best places in the world for any type of artist to be successful. If you’re already living in one of the five boroughs, you’re on the road to making your […]

How to Start a Band in NYC: From Members to ...

16 Jul, 2016 in How To / Rehearsal Studio by RMRS