The music world can be a battlefield. From finding the right band van to getting that record mixed and mastered an artist will battle his way to the finished product. That's why Vue asked local musicians for their best advice on how to get through it all. Check out this year's Musician's Survival Guide to get all the advice you need to survive the battle with your art intact.
The Musician’s Survival Guide
The Songwriters On Songwriting
Songwriting is an integral part of any musician's career, whether they're still in the garage or playing sold-out arenas, and it's not always easy. Read more »
Ryan’s Gig Bag
You don't need much, but this is what I carry to the side of the stage with me. From left to right, top to bottom. Read more »
Brave new world
Record labels look to diversification as a way to stay viable
Record companies are built upon a suspect business model that runs rampant in the media business. Read more »
Music is war
F&M offers some tips for surviving the front lines
This week's cover model is Ryan Anderson of F&M, an Edmonton-based group led by Ryan and his wife Becky. Read more »
Arts & crafts time
DIY releases
Once you’ve got your hot disc back from the masterer and your mom has listened to the final mixes and said they sound great, what is there to…. Read more »
Studio recording
Put on the red light
Heading into the studio to cut an album is a big step for every artist or band. Read more »
Blogging
Social media makes music more personal, participatory
It's the desire for a personal connection that draws a person into music—the feeling that the singer in the band is talking about your life, your problems, your…. Read more »
Intro to promoting, recording, and gigging
So, you’ve got a band, or maybe just some songs you play all by your lonesome. Read more »
Promoting
This article is part of a series of interviews between Vue Weekly and Mark Feduk, Terry Tran and Ken Beattie about some of the survival techniques employed by musician's in the modern music industry. Read more »
Recording
This article is part of a series of interviews between Vue Weekly and Mark Feduk, Terry Tran and Ken Beattie about some of the survival techniques employed by musician's in the modern music industry. Read more »
