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How to Get a Gig Playing for an Artist
Arianna Powell
Arianna is one of LA’s most in-demand guitarists. In this episode, you'll learn the ins and outs of musical networking.
Artist Toolkit
How to Nail an Audition
Arianna Powell
This lesson gives an inside look into how Arianna approaches auditioning.
Artist Toolkit
What it's like Touring with John Mayer
Isaiah Sharkey
Dream gig? In this short interlude, Isaiah Sharkey tells you about his experience and how it all happened.
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CAGED Quickstart pdf
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Should you use Tik-Tok?
Ari Herstand
Should you go to college?
Ari Herstand
How to Get a Gig:
Auditions Tips
Nicholas Veinoglou
How to Get a Gig on a Cruise Ship
Sam Blakelock
What's the best time to post on Instagram?
Sam Blakelock
How to Grow Your Instagram
Sam Blakelock
How to use Social Media to Promote Your Music
Sam Blakelock
Instagram Best Practices for Musicians
Sam Blakelock
10 must-know Bebop Licks
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Emily Browning's Advice on Social Media
Emily C Browning
How to Film a Good Instagram Video
Sam Blakelock
Why vertical video on Instagram?
Sam Blakelock
Should you take the gig?
(3 rules)
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How to Get Your First 5K Instagram Followers
Sam Blakelock
5 Quick Tips for Musicians on Instagram
Sam Blakelock
10 Mistakes Musicians Make on Instagram
Sam Blakelock
How to get a gig with Nicholas Veinoglou
Nicholas Veinoglou
10 Absolute Beginner Lead Lines Vol. 2
Nicholas Veinoglou
How to Get a Gig: Honing Your Craft
Nicholas Veinoglou
10 must-know Bebop Licks
Ari Herstand
Tips for the Early Stages of Your Career
Ari Herstand
How to use Social Media Effectively
Ari Herstand
How to Engage With Your Fans
Ari Herstand
Tactics for Releasing Music and Streaming
Ari Herstand
Chord Chart
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Why this is the best era to be a musician?
Ari Herstand
Practice Toolkit
Pickup Music
How to Identify Your Audience
Ari Herstand
Touring as a sideman vs. playing in your own band
Nicholas Veinoglou
CAGED Quickstart pdf
Pickup Music
How to use Social Media to Promote Your Music
Sam Blakelock
Advanced CAGED Jazz Licks
Ari Herstand
Chops Builder Packet
Jamey Arent
Emily Browning's Advice on Social Media
Emily C. Browning
Chord Chart
Pickup Music
How to know when you're ready
Joey Weidner
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How to Get a Gig: Honing Your Craft
Nicholas Veinoglou
Practice Toolkit
Pickup Music
How to use Social Media Effectively
Ari Herstand
How to Get a Gig on a Cruise Ship
Sam Blakelock
"How to make it in the new music business" Introduction
Ari Herstand
Chord Chart
Pickup Music
Nicholas Veinoglou's Advice for Guitarists
Nicholas Veinoglou
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