The Importance of Being a Cover-band
In the music scene, there is occasionally a sense of elitism. Many bands look down at cover bands, thinking they aren’t legitimate or talented. Read More... Read More
Category: Articles
Competition in Your Local Scene
Having that sense of competition forces you to try harder. It sets a standard that one feels obligated to exceed. Read more here on Chicago Music Guide! Read More
Getting To Know You – Michelle Wahl
Getting to know Michelle Wahl, an interview by Jake Kleinbaum. Learn about Michelle and her role in Chicago's music industry here on Chicago Music Guide. Read More
Broadening Your Musical Horizons
"Force yourself to listen to new bands. Go out with friends to see local concerts. Take chances and see bands you know nothing about." Read more! Read More
First Show Jitters
The sounds of cheering fans, thumping bass, thunderous riffs, and crashing drums. That’s what we envision our first gig as. While that may be a reality for some, for many of us, our first time on stage is vastly different. People who haven’t experienced playing in front of a live crowd tend to forget about a huge factor until they’re... Read More
The Band Hierarchy
Every band has its hierarchy, but there has to be one or two members that really buckles down and thinks about the band’s future. Read more! Read More
Chicago Music History – 80’s and 90’s Rock
Marcelle Owona walks you through the 80's and 90's in Chicago, from Naked Raygun, to Smashing Pumkins, to Twista, there was definitely a lot going on! Read More
The Ninth Circuit Vacates Jury Verdict Finding “Stairway to Heaven” Did Not Infringe “Tauras”
The Ninth Circuit Vacates Jury Verdict Finding “Stairway to Heaven” Did Not Infringe “Tauras”. Read about it right here on Chicago Music Guide! Read More
Dealing with power issues in the creative industries
Sheila Chandra helps guide you through power issues in the creative industry. Read her article right here on Chicago Music Guide! Read More
Setting goals is the key to realizing your artist career dreams
Setting goals can help you to realize, not only your creative visions, but also your career dreams. Without goals, you’re at the whim of what comes to you – with them, you’re steering your own path. Setting goals is a creative process Have you considered that setting goals is similar to the creative process of writing a song or making... Read More