Historically, women were expected to master classical music instruments. It’s therefore no surprise that they have been active in all various aspects of classical music, including composition, orchestral conducting, or vocal and instrumental performance. However, it wasn’t until the late 19th - early 20th century that it was socially acceptable for women to publicly perform or be taught music at a conservatory level. Although there has been a meaningful shift in the representation of female musicians in classical music, the overall imbalance in the genre remains significant. This article is therefore dedicated to (really just a few of many) trailblazing female artists who have strongly influenced the development of classical music.

Violin vibratos, the passion of a piano, amplifying and weakening dynamics, powerful synergies of individual instruments – all that and more is what makes classical music unique. With that, however, also comes a set of challenges, particularly in terms of recording, mixing and mastering the music. In this article, we’ll have a look at how a classical recording differs from a modern one and what rules one should follow to produce classical music.

It’s been more than 15 years since the so-called vinyl revival hit the music industry across the world. Nowadays, millions of vinyl records are sold every year with musicians opting for the format more and more. Are you considering releasing your music on vinyl? This article will give you all the information you need about vinyl releases and the industry.

Promoting your music as an independent artist has never been easier. Gone are the days when you had to craft your professional website from scratch, often requiring at least some basic knowledge of web design and HTML. Nowadays, smartlinks have taken over, allowing you to send your audience directly to your streaming & download platforms, merch store and tour dates, and other destinations, too. Due to its popularity, there are plenty of smartlink tools to choose from, each of them offering additional features and benefits. Therefore, in this article, we are looking at what we think are the 9 best smartlink tools for musicians currently available. Let’s have a look!