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November / December 2022 , Vol . XLIV , No . 6
INDIE INSIDER
Insights on Sync Licensing & Pitching Music Supervisors
ROAD TEST
Native Instruments 40 ’ s Very Own Keys & Drums , the RME Fireface UCX II interface & Universal Audio ’ s Hitsville EQ plug-in collection
DEPARTMENTS
9 First Take 12 Association Update 14 Changes 20 Canadian Musician Podcast 21 Events 64 Hot Gear 71 Advertisers ’ Index 74 Tech Tools 76 Classifieds 78 Showcase
COLUMNS
27 What Makes a Great Singer GREAT ?
28 Semi-Modular Synth Basics
30 Getting a Consistently Great Frontof-House Mix
31 Music as a Motivational Catalyst
32 Keeping a Busy Schedule as Working Musician
58 The Rhythm of Practice
59 How to Attract Fans , Media & Industry
60 Using different Bass Notes for Harmonic Variety
62 Keep Those Fives Alive !
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Alex Henry Foster chronicles the highs & lows of post-COVID touring , pg . 38
FEATURES
Nuela Charles Has Landed
How the Quintessential DIY Star Made the Best Album of Her Life
By Kevin Young
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Released in September , Nuela Charles ’ self-titled record says a lot about the singer-songwriter . Not only in terms of her overall journey as an artist , but the process of finding a balance between letting yourself be guided and being confident enough to guide yourself along the often-tricky path indie artists travel over time . Tricky it may be , but Charles has negotiated the twists and turns in a way that some would find enviable .
Touring in the Post-COVID
Unknown
The Bright & Dark Sides of Being an Artist Entrepreneur on the Road
By Alex Henry Foster
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Over the past year , Alex Henry Foster & The Long Shadows toured the U . K . and Europe extensively , being one of the first North American bands to do so since the pandemic began . Here , Alex opens up about the myriad of challenges , from the logistical to the financial and the personal , that came with that undertaking . From cancelled shows , to crummy hotels , and a record heat wave , the obstacles were many and often unpredictable . Nonetheless , Alex and the band persevered and were met with adoring and grateful audiences . How ’ d they do it and was it all worth it ? Let Alex tell you …
What ’ s Going on with Palaye Royale ?
CM Catches up with the fashion-art rock band amidst of an incredibly hectic tour
By Manus Hopkins
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With a new record out and sights set on much bigger things , Palaye Royale are pushing through the difficulties of life on the road to take their band to the next level . Here , guitarist Sebastian Danzig dishes on tour chaos , world-building , and maintaining a good relationship with his brothers and bandmates .
CM ’ s 2022 Music Education Special
Which is the right path for you ?
By Michael Raine
There are so many paths available in music education , and no definitively correct one . There are conservatories , universities , and colleges , as well as vocational schools , lesson studios , private teachers , and on and on the options go . For those who want to further their formal education in music , it can be very hard to choose the path that is right for them . Cost is certainly a factor , but so are style , schedule , location , workload , and a person ’ s long-term aspirations and intentions . And so , we reached out to a variety of artists who have studied music at a high level , as well as a couple people running post-secondary music programs , so that you can learn from their experiences and get their advice on choosing the right path .
COVER PHOTO : NUELA CHARLES BY TATIANA ZAGORAC
PHOTO : STEPHANIE BUJOLD
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