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More places to play online – Stageit

How to play shows in Stageit. Continue reading

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Digitech Jamman Stereo Secrets

Playing with yourself on stage is not nearly as offensive and out of the question as it sounds In fact, I do it so often a few of you have asked me how I manage it without embarassing myself. The … Continue reading

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Johnny & the Sea – or how to make a 6 minute animation, even though it’s a mad idea.

Out-takes, gossip, drama and mysterious accidents at sea, this post is all about the behind the scene stuff that goes on in making a video. So if you are a musician and have wondered how to go about getting a … Continue reading

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Part 5 – Promoting Your Shows

“if you book them, they will come” – Wayne’s World. Wouldn’t it be great if that was the case! Sadly, in Second Life, as with normal gigs in the terrestrial world, there are literally hundreds of events going on at … Continue reading

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Part 1 – Gear

Part One in a howto series for musicians on setting yourself up to play live shows online. Continue reading

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