Rehearsal Studio

Quick Guide: Instrument Tuneup — Gear and Instrument Tuneup: Musicians find it’s pretty common for instruments and certain gear to wear down. As time goes on, songs are played repeatedly and gear may not sound as sharp and awesome as they once did. Fear not, Rivington Music’s here with a small list of possible instrument […]

A Quick Instrument Tuneup To-Do List: Make Your Gear Sound ...

2 Apr, 2020 in Rehearsal Studio tagged gear tuneup / instrument maintenance / instrument tuneup / musical gear maintenance by RMRS

Finding Used Gear — Used Vs. New Gear- First up…Finding Used Gear Many people have the perception that second-hand is synonymous with beat-up or worn out. They’re not wrong, sometimes. However, before we go down the “new versus vintage” deep deep rabbit hole discussion, let’s focus on second-hand gear. In this post we’ll explore […]

“Let’s talk gear” series…Finding Used Gear

24 Mar, 2020 in Rehearsal Studio tagged finding musical equipment / second hand gear / Used Gear / used instruments by RMRS

Success in your music career — New musicians and plenty of veterans tend to have one common hiccup: the recording is done, the single is ready to be released and the EP or LP sounds awesome throughout… Now what?Here’s where the overall strategy of creating successful careers in music turn from art to business with marketing […]

Budget, Promote and Hire for Successful Careers in Music

16 Jan, 2020 in Rehearsal Studio tagged budgeting for music careers / career in music / marketing your music / music promotion / music sales by RMRS

Best Songwriting Exercises — Every songwriter, whether experienced or not, should be constantly practicing their craft. But how exactly do you practice songwriting and what are the best songwriting exercises? Well, by writing songs of course! Pick up your instrument and get down and dirty with it, that is the best way to get […]

Songwriting Exercises You Can Start Today

7 Mar, 2019 in How To / Rehearsal Studio tagged songwriters / songwriting exercises / writing lyrics / writing music / writing songs by fredinsoho

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

5 Places to See an Indie Band in Brooklyn

6 Mar, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio tagged Brooklyn Music / Brooklyn Venues / Independent music brooklyn / Indie Bands / Saint Vitus / The Spare Room at the Gutter by fredinsoho

Guitar Player — During the musical career of a guitar player, the urge to create their own complete compositions generally will take hold. However, some musicians wrongly believe songwriters and players are two different entities. On the other hand, with the right concepts in mind, anyone can put together a complete tune that […]

Five Songwriting Tips for a Guitar Player

19 Feb, 2019 in Rehearsal Studio tagged guitar players / guitarists / songwriting tips / write songs / writing songs for guitarists by fredinsoho

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. They’ve 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 tagged Aladdin the Musical / Beetlejuice the Musical / Broadway Musicals / Frozen the Musical / NYC Theater / The Lion King Broadway / Wicked the Musical by fredinsoho

Busking in NYC — Busking in NYC 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, […]

BUSKING IN NYC: A Definitive Guide

15 Jun, 2018 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Do-it-yourself guide to building a pedal board — Below is a definitive DIY guide to building a pedal board…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 amp connection. You could just splay them […]

A Do-it-yourself Guide to Building a Pedal Board

20 May, 2018 in Rehearsal Studio / Tech by RMRS

In the first of our new band of the month 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 […]

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’s perfect all the time. This is why the metronome was invented. […]

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. A bass player provides the rhythmic backbone to the music. The bass may not always be the most glamorous role, but there’s no question it’s essential. If you need to find a bass player […]

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 difficult , However, it should be done the right way to prevent your guitar from going out of tune. Setting or changing the strings on your guitar is definitely a crucial part […]

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. This can increase the number of people who […]

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. Regular band rehearsals help individual members 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 your band to […]

How to Make Band Rehearsals More Effective

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

Best Guitar Lessons in NYC — We all agree you can learn a lot from blogs and youtube. However, 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. There are 100’s of guitar teachers in a city […]

Top 5 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 or earning a little extra cash, you can inspire a new generation of drummers. It can also be a difficult task. Knowing how to play the drums yourself is obviously […]

Helpful Resources for Drum Teachers

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