On Songwriting part 10
Here’s a big thing that changed my songwriting. I realised that people don’t necessarily want to hear songs about me. It is natural starting point for us songwriters to write about our selves, and I still from time do it…
Author: J.P. Kallio
Quick tip 110 Periscope
Some of you are on top of your “whats hot in the tech” and already know about Periscope. Some of you might have heard about it, but that’s about it. And some of you might have no idea what it…
I Believe
As my songs go I think this week’s song “I Believe” is little bit lighter in subject… for me 😉 This song talks about the complex issue of happiness. It took me a long time to learn that it is…
Quick tip 109 Have a voice
Have you ever searched the net for interviews of your favourite artists? You wanted to hear their thoughts, their views and their stories. True fans rarely just settle for the music, even though it is important. We want to know…
Make music with me
I have an idea that I would like to share with you. On the current album there is a song, which is the tittle track of the album. It is a song that is close to my heart. I would…
Quick tip 108 Immerse yourself in arts
If you are one of those artists who claim you don’t have influences, and that your music is truly original, I’ll be here telling you that you are fooling your self! How did you learn to play your instrument? I…
Everyday art
Art for many of us is a lifeline, it’s what make our mundane everyday life’s just that little bit easier to deal with. Good art can let us escape, make us feel things through the art, we might not be…
Quick tip 107 Innovate
Us musicians spend way too much time looking for the latest music promotion hack online. Sure there are tried and tested methods out there that you need to learn. But to look for that next innovative way to promote your…
Long live the festivals
The regular readers of my blog know I like to keep things quite positive around here, but once in a while something gets up my nose. Music journalism is a funny field, good journalist in my mind is someone who…
Quick tip 106 Let people fall in love
There is a concept in the independent music business that I think has huge potential. This concept is the basis for how I operate in the music business. And I cannot tell you how often people question me on this…
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