NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com Gonna be another short blog today. I have a song to finish tracking this morning, a session this afternoon, and a gig tonight. It’s an action packed day for sure. I sat down here a few minutes ago without an idea. For some reason, one of my … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com There is a book called The Long Tail that I would recommend every musician should read. It’s not about music specifically, but many of the stories included in the book are about the music business. Basically, it’s a book about economics. The premise is that the future … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com I have spent this whole week mixing. It’s the last step in making a record. At least it’s the last step that the band is directly involved in. It can be a pretty draining process. There are lots of opinions to wade through. Lots of doubts and … Read more
NOTE: This blog was originally posted at BretAlexanderMusic.com I ended last week’s entry by talking about courage. In music, as it is with everything, you have to have the courage to put yourself out there if you want to accomplish anything. Obviously, this is very difficult for some to do. If you are of a … Read more