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Support Bands and Artists online — Creating music takes time, effort and let’s face it, some monetary expense. As you know, 2020 has been a hard year for many artists and their labels. Gigs were canceled and the factories producing their goods ie; physical music copies and merch, shut down. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning. […]

Support Indie Labels & Your Favorite Artists – online!

June 25, 2020 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

Rivington Music reopening — The COVID-19 pandemic has been disastrous throughout the world. New York City has been especially hard hit. Now, there’s a possible end to quarantine in sight and Rivington Music has been getting ready to welcome you back to the studios! RMRS has not been idle during the shutdown! We’ve been […]

Welcome back to Rivington Music…safely.

April 30, 2020 in Rehearsal Studio by RMRS

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 ...

April 2, 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

March 24, 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

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

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The Three Best Music Marketing Tools

January 29, 2019 in How To tagged independent music / mailing lists / music marketing tools / music promotion / social media tools by RMRS

How to Find Band Members — Ready to start your own band? Dream of playing in front of a screaming audience? There’s only one question, how do you find the right individuals to help you realize your vision? People start bands in many of ways. A few important considerations to think about before you form a […]

How to Find Band Members

January 20, 2019 in Live Music tagged find band members / guitarists / networking shows / players / singers by RMRS

Have you ever heard tunes creeping through the subway corridors, inspiring fans to give money and more importantly, wait for the next train? That’s New York City’s thriving underground music scene. These musicians take advantage of the millions of commuters who use the subway every day! However, that doesn’t mean […]

The Five Best NYC Subway Musicians You Have to Find

January 14, 2019 in Live Music tagged Chango / Funky Chops / MTA musicians / NYC Subway musicians / Street Mule / The Meetles / Too Many Zoos by RMRS

best NYC Jazz clubs — It’s well known in terms of music venues, New York is a jungle. For decades music genres have formed and flowered throughout the world with roots in the Big Apple. That’s in large part that for every genre there are tons of places to play. For that reason, Jazz claims […]

The Seven Best Jazz Clubs in NYC

January 12, 2019 in Live Music tagged Birdland / Blue Note / IBeam Brooklyn / Jazz Venues / NYC Jazz Clubs / Smalls Jazz Club / Smoke Jazz / The Iridium / Village Vanguard by RMRS

best drum solos of all time — Drum solos are where the dance of drama and timing take place. When given the space, the drummer can express a truly novel form of musical expression through percussion. However, not all drum solos are created equal. That’s why we’ve chosen what we believe to be the most memorable drum […]

The 10 Best Drum Solos of All Time

November 10, 2018 in Live Music tagged drum solos / led zeppelin / musical solos / percussion solos / phil collins / Rush by RMRS

best winter concerts in nyc — Broadway, Live Music, Jazz Clubs…with so many venues to choose, you’d be hard pressed not to find winter concerts that suit you. For this article, we’re going to take a look at the exciting 2018 winter concerts coming to NYC. From legends crossing over into new ventures to new favorites […]

Five Best NYC 2018 Winter Concerts NOT to Miss

November 3, 2018 in Live Music by RMRS

The Three Best Independent New York City Music Labels — New York City has long been the place to be for independent music labels. New York has been a music mecca for decades featuring big name and mainstays acts to the hottest indie underground music scene. NYC has been THE place to be for the recording industry, since the radio […]

The Three Best Independent New York City Music Labels

September 29, 2018 in Recording by RMRS

best guitar solos of all time — Ahh, the guitar solo, the key element in any raging rock tune. The guitar solo is the most compact and often most dramatic part of a song. Every professional guitar player has their own particular approach and character. That is to say, no two solos sound the same. Regardless, not […]

The Five Best Guitar Solos of All Time

September 22, 2018 in Recording by RMRS

Sound Professional as possible — Have you ever recorded a song and just know something sounds a little off? It just doesn’t sound professional? It may not be the single is necessarily bad. However, there is definitely an element lacking. Now, if you are in this bind, you may be wondering how to take your […]

How You Can Make Your Songs Sound Professional

September 1, 2018 in How To by RMRS

Best NYC live Music Neighborhoods If you’re someone who loves live music, New York is a veritable heaven. From all the legendary spots with reputations decades in the making, to the tiny haunts serving up the best of the local scene, there’s no place like the Big Apple for live […]

3 Best NYC Neighborhoods for Live Music

August 4, 2018 in Live Music by RMRS

How to play double bass pedal — Double Bass Drum Pedal – A Quick and Definitive Guide The Double bass drum pedal is a staple in lots of metal music. It’s one part of a larger arsenal of tools a drummer can use to create dynamic and novel rhythm patterns. That being said, using the double bass […]

Learn How to Play Double Bass Drum Pedal

August 4, 2018 in How To by RMRS

late night restaurants — New York City is the city that never sleeps and is a place defined by its nightlife. There are world-class clubs anddefinitive destinations for all manner of acts which often closing late. That being said, it can be tough to find a place for a great post-show meal. As musicians […]

Best Late Night Restaurants for After a Show in NYC

July 15, 2018 in LES Music Venues & Events / Live Music by RMRS

day job as a musician — We get it. Having a day job is a part of life, but as a musician you’re always balancing the dream gig with the one that’ll pay the bills. Unfortunately, the second part is the one we hate the most but is often required for us to continue on our […]

Have a Day Job as a Musician -The Definitive Guide

June 30, 2018 in How To by RMRS