5 Ways to Stay Productive During COVID-19
2020-03-17
5 Ways to Stay Productive During COVID-19 – Mike O’Cull takes you through some steps to not only make it through this difficult time, but to also thrive. Read the article here.
Five Ways The 2020 Census May Impact The Illinois Music Community
2020-02-16
Mike O’Cull outlines five ways that the 2020 census could impact the Illinois music community. Read this important article right here on Chicago Music Guide!
10 Tips to Help You Record Like a Boss
2020-01-19
Mike O’Cull shares 10 tips to help you record like a boss. Read them right here on Chicago Music Guide!
The Ten Alternative Commandments of Guitar Playing
2019-01-13
My goal as a teacher is to introduce students to themselves through the use of the guitar. Read the ten alternative commandments here on Chicago Music Guide
Time Has Come Today
2018-10-24
TIME HAS COME TODAY!! By: Mike O’Cull There is no more basic element of music than time. Time is what holds the band together, time makes us dance, time gives even basic speech a musical quality (rap, anyone?). Time is also, unfortunately, the one area where aspiring musicians suffer theContinue Reading
DUMPSTER TAPES – Cassettes? Yes, Cassettes!
2018-10-10
In case you haven’t heard, cassettes are back and have actually been on the rebound for the last few years. Learn all about Dumpster Tapes right here!
Complete Your Life With These Chicago Bands
2018-09-30
Complete Your Life With These Chicago Bands! Find out who they are right here on Chicago Music Guide!
REVIEW – Jill M. Stone ‘Taught’
2018-09-17
Mike O’Cull reviews ‘Taught’ by Chicago’s Jill M. Stone. Read the review here on Chicago Music Guide!
REVIEW – Ella Reid Big Girl Pants
2018-08-16
Mike O’Cull reviews the new release by Ella Reid entitled Big Girl Pants. Read the review right here on Chicago Music Guide!
DOROTHY: Flawless, Indeed!
2018-08-02
Mike O’Cull chats with Dorothy about her influences, Linda Perry and Flawless ahead of her appearance at Lollapalooza on Sunday August 5th. Read the interview here!