The J of PSYCHOSTICK

I play guitar in Psychostick. I tweet NO B.S. ADVICE based on years of actual experience as a DIY touring musician on the road and in the music industry

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

I started a video blog about metal / rock song writing. More of these coming! https://t.co/SYC5cg6KQS

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

If you'd released a 4th-of-July-related song / video today, it would be considered a "tent-pole strategy". https://t.co/dWa7WcZYku

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

What number of Facebook likes says about your band. Pretty spot on from my experience. https://t.co/T182cLHI8V

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

5 Signs That You May Want to Reconsider a Career in Music - https://t.co/9qsnafjWr7

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

How to keep your trailer locks from freezing.

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

If all you want to do is "just play your guitar" without hard work, you are in for disappointment. https://t.co/9qk4X1CgET

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

This was on /r/bandmembers on Reddit, haha!!

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

This looks like an interesting technique https://t.co/I7ibB3lWBo

[Band Helper @bandhelper]

A Simple Method for Memorizing Lyrics https://t.co/0ElsqvWAyR

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Word on the street is that Spotify is about to start offering a video service in their app. https://t.co/Ozp9jcgK4b

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Listen to music genres you don't listen to for new ideas. Learn the core principle of what they are doing, and apply to your music.

[ReverbNation @ReverbNation]

Are you looking for a manager? Check out these top tips for finding a great one! https://t.co/z4Mj6BHL6h

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

As your mailing list grows, you need a system to maintain it. I've heard good things about Mailchimp. https://t.co/u3G4479UM5

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Cool, great sounding tuning technique to make your snare drum very versatile at gigs. https://t.co/IsSkkMWSd1

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

I do one-on-one Skype sessions, first session is free. Let's talk about your band, shoot me a message or email me [email protected]

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

If you are opening and arrive early, don't just start loading on stage. Ask if the headliner plans to backline first.

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Kurt Ballou: Five Ways You Can Be A Better Band https://t.co/XM7qPfOfuQ

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Don't put drinks on other bands amps. NO! BAD!!! BAD GUITARIST!!!

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Monitors suck sometimes, don't get mad if you can't hear, it might sound fine FOH (front of house... what the audience hears)

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

Keep a pack of wet wipes in your guitar case to wipe off mics so you can avoid getting incurable diseases

[The J of PSYCHOSTICK @BackstageSmarts]

If you change your strings right before a show, make sure the singers knows to give you time between songs to tune.