IAMA Winners and Finalists Nominated for Grammy Awards
IAMA is proud to announce that our winner Ricky Kej and finalist Jeff Oster have just been nominated at the prestigious Grammy Awards. They are both nominated in the same Best New Age Album category.
5 Best Laptops for Recording Music
Many musicians and producers are starting to turn to laptops for their recording needs. Not only are they highly portable and less expensive, but modern laptops also pack plenty of power for any recording need. If you want an on-the-go recording studio, here are the laptops for recording professional-quality music.
How to Release an Album Online Today as an Independent Musician
You are a music artist – a solo artist or band, you have now released an album of music. Now what? How are you going to release your music successfully today? Here are some tips...
IAMA 2021 Podcast
IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) 2021 Podcast Featuring: Rod Abernethy, [...]
8 Steps to Creating a Successful Team for a Music Artist or Band
Indie artists have to do it all – from writing their songs, practicing, performing, recording, booking, travel, publicity and promotion, not to mention all their own admin; it never seems to stop. Should you create a team to help you? Here is an 8-step guide to help move your career forward by finding the support you need.
Essential Tips to Create a Great Acoustic Guitar Live Sound
Acoustic guitar is one of the most versatile instruments you can play. It’s perfect for anything from small gatherings around a campfire to..
7 Mistakes Music Artists Make When Creating Their Website
How you design your musician website, how you organize the content, and the content itself are key to building a site that will convert potential fans, engage your current music fans, and impress music industry gatekeepers.
The Top 10 DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)
The Top 10 DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) by Jessica Brandon [...]
5 Ways to Make Improvisation Less Scary
Improvisation began its roots in jazz, but today it’s done across all genres so it’s become a useful skill for musicians to keep in their arsenal, however, it’s a daunting task for some so there remains this one pressing question. How do we make improvisation less scary?
Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Music Performance
When you begin playing around town, either at open mics or showcase shows, you will quickly learn that you are far from the only singer-songwriter playing acoustic guitar and trying to get people to notice you. The only way to do that is to impress them with your performance. Here are the top 10 tips to improve your music performance so you can stick out from the crowd.