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Insurance For Musicians

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2011

The sight of a cube van with a trailer parked outside of a venue gets me curious, excited, and even a little nostalgic. Who's playing? Wher...

Cris Derksen

PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2011

While growing up in Edmonton, AB, Cris Derksen started thinking about what instrument would be right for her. Narrowing it down to bass and...

Can I be a great guitarist as a lefty playing right handed?

PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2011

I started learning how to play guitar as a kid, took lessons on and off and continued to play around with it well into my 20s. My issue is...

AUX and the Future of Music Videos

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2011

In 1986, a new Toronto band called the Pursuit of Happiness were still finishing their first independent EP when a budding filmmaker friend...

Why am I not getting SOCAN compensation?

PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2011

I play for two different rock bands in Vancouver. All members of our bands are SOCAN members and we register all works with the organizatio...

Chin Injeti

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2011

Surrey, BC bassist and producer Chin Injeti speaks like he plays: concisely and efficiently, with just a little bit of flair. His sanguine...

Can a non-Canadian apply for the P2 visa?

PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2011

If I'm not actually a Canadian citizen but a permanent resident (and a Swedish citizen), can I still apply for the P2 visa [to work/tour in...

Should I wear earplugs?

PUBLISHED Mar 8, 2011

I'm interested in ear protection. What are the pros and cons? Who uses them for practices and performances? What's the best to use? Thanks....