Starting out
Tips on getting together, rehearsing, getting the right kit together and writing your first songs. Everything you need to know about how to work in perfect harmony.
Advice for musicians and unsigned artists. From starting out to recording, playing live, choosing a record deal and building an online fanbase
If you're making music, you'll find everything you need to know here, whether you want to get the most out of your studio time, take your live show to the next level or just find out more about the business.
With advice from those that work in the industry, artists starting out and artists that have been there and done it, you'll find something that helps you take your next step, whatever you want that to be.
Find the area of music that you need to know most about and then explore our text and videos featuring industry experts and the odd famous face.
Tips on getting together, rehearsing, getting the right kit together and writing your first songs. Everything you need to know about how to work in perfect harmony.
Featuring recording tips, advice for working with producers and the values of doing remixes
Gigging experience is invaluable. The more you play live, the more confident you will become as a band, solo artist or DJ
Expert advice on doing it yourself, sending out demos, generating a buzz and making the most of online
Find out how to choose what's best for you to get your music made, supported and heard
Back for a third year and bigger than ever with sessions across five UK locations
Read our guides on publishing, sampling, and useful terms
Watch our video guides on jobs and roles in the music industry
The singer invites us to his UK show to hand out some touring tips
The 1Xtra DJ guides you through the industry's key positions
The singer and songwriter tells us how he got started
Online experts from Soundcloud, The Guardian and Noisey on building a buzz
Ed Sheeran's producer Jake Gosling on how to get the most out of your studio session
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