What Happened When I Taught My First Yoga Class
Already, I feel like I’ve already learned some yoga teacher tricks.
Sage Harrington
Sage Harrington is a musician and Managing Editor for Pyragraph. She writes songs on her ukulele and plays them with her duo, Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland Band. They make videos and post them on the internet, while tending to their flock of urban chickens, two tiny dogs, and other small creatures.
What’s the Deal With This Pay-Per-Musician Model?
What this says to me is that solo acts are valued less than bands.
Music Video Showcase: “Devils Look Like Angels” by Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
This is a music video that I just dig; it captures the raw, raucous vibe The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band exudes.
Music Video Showcase: “Old Bike” by Rob Cantor
Directed by Andrew Laurich, whose projects (including this one) have received acclaim and recognition and cries of, “Why, that man’s a creative genius!”
YouTube vs. Facebook for Music Video Releases: What’s Working For Me
Facebook wants you to upload your videos through Facebook, so they suppress YouTube links and boost Facebook video in your friends’ feeds.
You Won’t See Me: Music Video Premiere from Sage and Jared’s Happy Gland Band
As someone who was socialized to be all ladylike and meek and stuff, I feel awkward pulling up to a junkyard and asking if we can, like, make a music video.
What I Learned from Amanda Palmer And 2 Other Artists Who Really Get Social Media
What if you connected with people? Wouldn’t you be happy to talk with the people who care about you? Yes, why yes, you would.
How To Amp Up the Drama as a Solo Performer
Here’s how to build more drama into your performances, based on the Willis Earl Beal show I recently attended. You’re totally allowed to change the rules.
I Can’t Believe People Are Giving My Band Money Through Patreon
Somehow, magically, people have decided to give us a not-too-shabby chunk of cash for doing something that we have been doing and would do anyway for free.
Starving Artist Hacks: The Importance of Thrifting
Why wouldn’t you want to go thrifting? Make some band merch from some nice T-shirts! Then string up some vintage bubble lights!
Starving Artist Hacks: Roast Your Own Coffee
The roasting process takes only about 4-5 minutes per batch and can mystify and impress your friends if they ring your doorbell mid-batch.
Starving Artist Hacks: How To Put Stuff In Your Mouth For (Relatively) Cheap
Keep it frugal: brush your teeth and feed yourself on the cheap. Starving artist hacks, go!
Get It Over With and Move the Fuck On: An Artist’s Philosophy
GET IT OVER WITH AND MOVE THE FUCK ON (could we call it GIOWAMTFO?) keeps you moving. It keeps you practicing your art, and who doesn’t love that?
Sage’s Show and Tell: Bandojo App
Today, I check out the Bandojo app. Spoiler alert: It’s simple to use, it’s fun, and people with any experience level in music can enjoy it.
Burning Questions for Panaiotis, Creator of Bandojo
Panaiotis is a professor, musician, and software developer who created the new Bandojo app. He tells me all about it in today’s Burning Questions.
Doing the Work You Want to Do: The Struggles of a Young Freelance/Self-Employed Person
Nothing is worse than having to cut work on your music short, just so you can walk some rich lady’s dogs for pay that could buy you two to three lattes.