Embrace Music Streaming: Stop Fighting It!

Music streaming sites like Spotify and Apple Music have the music business in a panic.  Most independent artists think it is impossible to make a living with music these days.  But I am here to tell you that is NOT TRUE!  Yes, the music business is changing, but there are lots of people making good money in the music business and there is no reason you can't be one of them.

I did a Facebook Live video about this subject and discussed the ways that artists can use streaming to their advantage.  This video is full of tips on how to make money with music streaming and how to use streaming to further your music career.  Streaming is here to stay so it is time to embrace it and use it to take your music to the world! 

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How I Learned To Love Music Again

It's weird how being a musician can actually make you hate music.  That sounds crazy, right?  But it really does happen to a lot of musicians.  It happened to me.  And it made my life so miserable.  I knew that I needed to change that.  And quick!

Just hit the PLAY button below to see how I learned to love music again!

The Making Of "Music To Succeed To"

I thought it would be fun to pull back the curtain and show you some footage from the making of Glossy Soul's "Music To Succeed To album!"

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What They Don't Tell You When You Want To Become A Musician

Being a musician is awesome but it comes with a lot of challenges.  I wanted to share a couple things I wish I knew when I was starting out.  

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Top 10 Smooth Jazz Pianists

I have been a fan of smooth jazz since college.  That feels like years ago now.  Oh yeah, it was a lot of years ago, I guess.  Anyhoo, I remember when I started listening to smooth jazz.  It was overwhelming trying to figure out where to start.  Who should I listen to?  Who are the great artists?  Who should I avoid?  I don't want to waste my time with lame artists, right?  Obviously, the best thing to do is just to dive in and find what you like.  But where do you start?

I got you covered.  Here is a list of my 10 favorite smooth jazz pianists.  I'll also include some key tracks and albums to start you out on your smooth jazz journey.  So light a candle.  Dim the lights.  And get ready to groove with the best of the best!

#10
Gregg Karukas

Key Tracks:  Soul Kisses, Manhattan, Blue Touch

Key Album:  GK

#9
Jonathan Fritzen

Key Tracks:  This Way That Way, Temple of Dreams, The Standard

Key Album:  Diamonds

#8
David Benoit

Key Tracks:  Freedom at Midnight, Drive Time, Kei's Song

Key Album:  Heroes

#7
Brian Culbertson

Key Tracks:  On My Mind, You're My Music, Modern Life

Key Album:  Dreams

#6
Gene Harris

Key Tracks:  Sittin' Duck, Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong, Everything Happens To Me

Key Album:  Gene Harris and The Three Sounds Live at the 'It Club'

#5
Bob Baldwin

Key Tracks:  Summer Breeze, Stand Tall, I Wanna Be Where You Are

Key Album:  Standing Tall

#4
Bob James

Key Tracks:  Bali Run (Fourplay), 101 Eastbound (Fourplay), Since I Fell For You

Key Album:  Fourplay

#3
Joe Sample

Key Tracks:  Street Life (The Crusaders), Chain Reaction (The Crusaders), Spellbound

Key Album:  Spellbound

#2
Ramsey Lewis

Key Tracks:  The "In" Crowd, So What You Wanna Do, I'll Always Dream About You

Key Album:  The In Crowd

#1
Jeff Lorber

Key Tracks:  Ain't Nobody, Grasshopper, Do What It Takes
Key Album:  Kickin' It

Want to hear more from these guys?  Get our secret playlist called "Smooth Jazz Piano's Best" featuring all of these great players!  Available absolutely free for Apple Music and Spotify users.  Just click the link below and start listening now!