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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
Would love to know your thoughts.
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music? Enjoyment and music education
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks? No, I don't play live.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs? No, I don't gig.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live? I'm learning about music production, being a producer, mixing, the use of effects and song arrangement. I do not perform live.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood? hobby.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood? No.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years? Music production is constantly evolving. I see myself in the role of permanent apprentice, constantly learning.
Would love to know your thoughts.
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Thanks for playing along - in all fairness, here are mine:
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music? ]Want to expand into developing production music for sale.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks? No - when I play a larger gig, I usually have a group of other musicians that I'll have join me. For example, I'm playing a music festival in a couple of weeks and will be pulling together a bass, percussionist, mandolin and blues harp player.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs? It's nice to have them for promotion, but not to sell.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live? I do both.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood? Would like it to get to the point of being a source of supplemental income when I decide to retire.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood? More like a hobby that pays for itself.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years? Continuing to play live, record and distribute for film scores (just did an Irish independent film), and have a source of income that generates a couple hundred a month in royalties or royalty free sales.
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
As much as anything for fun but I also like really nice backing tracks
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Yes I use the backing tracks for live performances
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
No I have no interest in selling.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
These days essentially a hobby but I also help others.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
Been there done that many years ago now it is for fun
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
The end game is to keep learning, keep busy and enjoying life to stave off alzheimers.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Thanks!
Jim These are my thoughts Tony
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music? It's what I love doing.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks? I use BIAB backing tracks for my original songs in my solo shows. I haven't tried making BIAB tracks for covers yet but it will be in my near future.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs? Yes, My last album was created using BIAB and I sell them at my shows.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live? I love both.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood? I play music for a living.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years? Currently I am working on getting into music licensing. I hope that within a couple years I will have multiple placements that will be providing a steady income. Ultimately, I hope that one day when I can't play live shows anymore I will be able to survive off of royalties form licensing deals.
Would love to know your thoughts.
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Jim
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Years into retirement so...writing for fun, collaborating for fun, recording for fun, mixing/mastering for fun and sharing for fun. Nothing else. Fun trumps everything. And should it become no fun (as so became our final band years) then we will stop on a dime as we have plenty of other fun things to spend time on! Interesting questions. Cheers J&B PS Now how many times did I just type fun? 
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
I enjoy playing and learning. I am playing genres now that I never could play when I was gigging.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
I no long play out.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
No, I do not gig anymore.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Yes, and I really enjoy it.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
hobby
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
No, I retired from work and gigging.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
Hopefully getting better and better.
Would love to know your thoughts.
Thanks!
Jim
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Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
Because I am an extreme loner and my songs are the only real way I can tell my stories to people.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
I don't play live right now. When I hit the road in the RV I plan to offer my services to the RV parks and maybe some small coffee shop places in whatever town I am in.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
Yes.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Right now, yes.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
Hobby. I am retired and have no livelihood.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
Been there. Done that. Have the t-shirt from the last band.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
In 5 years I just want to still be alive.
I actually walked out of an interview for an IT job because they asked me that cliche interview question that means absolutely nothing. I said "We are no even guaranteed a tomorrow and you are asking me about 5 years from now? Thank you for your time." And as I started to walk out they stopped me, and I got the job.
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Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
Solely because I have and use Band in a Box. Prior to owning BB, I would go for periods up to a year without picking up an instrument to play. Since acquiring BB, I make music or experiment with techniques or problem solving issues I read about here on the forum daily.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Not for myself. I make backing tracks for others as well as teach keyboard players how to use mp3 (BB) backing tracks and to program their own midi styles for their live performances.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
I record my songs as demos attempting to persuade someone else to play and sing them.
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Yes, strictly studio recording. Over the past year I have been peripherally involved in two mainstream gospel recordings assisting with creating BB demo tracks as well as providing BB/RB/DAW completed backing/accompaniment tracks that will be included in the final commercial recording. A third project is pending with one of the producers, who I understand has won a Grammy. That project has been pending prior to either of the other two projects starting by at least a year.... That initial pending project led to my involvement in the other two projects.
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
I'm retired and live comfortably in retirement.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
Opportunities have come from my involvement in these projects to create individual, custom tracks for other projects. This has also expanded into providing a marketplace to provide custom individual tracks to home recording enthusiasts who either want to replace their own playing with a better track than they can play themself, or with an instrument they can't play and a live musician is not readily available.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
I have not formulated a business plan for my music but I believe there is a lot of opportunity to grow a business providing tracks for projects if someone is willing to work at it.
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music? I can't help it. Playing music is the most fun I can have with my clothes on Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks? Yes, and I make my own tracks, sometimes with the help of BiaB -- see http://www.nortonmusic.com/backing_tracks.htmlAre you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs? No. I have a busy gigging schedule, and with the BiaB aftermarket business, I don't have the time. Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live? I've done recording as a 'sax for hire' in major studios like Motown and small local ones as well, and I'm good at it, but I prefer to play live in front of an audience. Is it just a hobby or your livelihood? It's my livelihood - I've paid off the mortgage of my house, owned a sailboat, taken vacations to 49 US states, much of North and Central America, The Caribbean, quite a bit of Europe, China and Northern Africa too. Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
Would love to know your thoughts.
Thanks!
Jim My End Game? While I was on the road to being famous once, that dream broke down over money (they didn't want to pay). Right now my end game is to gig until I can no longer fog a mirror. I'm at retirement age, but I have no plans for that. Being a musician is not what I do, it's what I AM. The end game is "The Great Gig In The Sky"  Insights and incites by Notes
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Notes Norton.
"I can't help it. Playing music is the most fun I can have with my clothes on"
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Maybe you would have twice the fun playing music with you clothes off...:)
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Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.
Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
It's therapeutic and helps keep me sane in this crazy world. And I totally enjoy getting lost in the music.
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
I don't play live gigs anymore.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
I don't play live gigs anymore
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Yes. Playing live was fun but that season is done. I don't miss the drama and the late night drive home at 3am one least little bit
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
Hobby
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
It would be fun but it's a lot of work to take it to that level and I really am not interested in working that hard on building a musical career business.
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
I will keep doing what I do because I enjoy it. I write music for fun. I enjoy the process. I also write for the occasional TV and Film placement. A few of my songs were picked up and are being used in TV and Films. Most of that is never posted here for people to listen to. I get a few dollars in the royalty checks and it's a nice ego boost to know what I write has some commercial value to someone out there in the professional world outside the doors of my humble studio. I also enjoy helping others get to the point where they are doing something useful with their music if that's what they want to do. At this point, it's all about passing the knowledge to the ones coming up and helping them.
Would love to know your thoughts.
well, there you have it.
Thanks!
Jim
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Notes Norton.
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Maybe you would have twice the fun playing music with you clothes off...:)
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Beatmaster and Axey, We play at a nudist camp a couple of times a year. But I keep my pants on. I guess I'm just a little shy. Notes
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Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
Because I love it and it is something that makes me feel alive!
Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
Not much any more. I used to use backing tracks, both the purchased karaoke ones and ones I made with BIAB. Now I tend to play acoustic.
Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
Yes definitely! I play at our National Arts Festival and people LOVE to purchase an album as a type of memento of the show and to support the artists
Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
I perform live quite a bit. I do live streaming, our National Arts Festival, the local Acoustic Music Club, open mic nights, jam evenings, local farmers markets, restaurants and private events
Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
I would say it is a paying hobby. I get money from gigs. I get money from my First Music With BIAB course. My Youtube channel is starting to take off and brings in a couple of hundred a month plus I have a large catalogue of music on Apple Music, Spotify etc. BUT I do work in my day job as a IT Business Analyst so music is not my livelihood.
Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
I am miracle ready!! I would hope to find a niche but I am not too sure what that is just yet. I think Youtube is saturated. I think music licensing is saturated. I think Spotify and Apple music are saturated. Doing the singer-songwriter/touring thing is too hard. Maybe it is in Musicoin or online teaching/courses? I am not sure...
In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
I cant see myself retiring from my IT job in the near future because I also love that. I love getting up every morning, putting on my high heels and makeup and having somewhere to go to to work. ...I also like that the income affords me the opportunity to do things that I love to do, like sailing, skiing and travelling...that said if I did hit on something very successful music wise I would consider using music as my full time occupation.
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Beatmaster and Axey, We play at a nudist camp a couple of times a year. But I keep my pants on. I guess I'm just a little shy. Notes I'll bet THAT's an interesting gig. Somewhere between revulsion and O.M.G!!!
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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We play at a nudist camp a couple of times a year. But I keep my pants on. I guess I'm just a little shy. The heck with you and your pants, Notes!! What does that gorgeous wife of yours do???? 
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We both dress minimally at the nudist camp.
The first gig there a few years ago was a Halloween party. We told them we weren't comfortable playing nude, and they said many of the bands don't play nude, and it's OK. She also said since it's Halloween some will come in costume, but there is no guarantee the costumes won't come off before long.
So Leilani had a flesh colored unitard and she died a t-shirt and pair of skivvies flesh colored for me. Then we made black rectangles out of cardboard and placed them over our sensitive areas. Did another over our eyes with cutouts for sunglasses. So we looked like old-fashioned censoring before pixelating. We went as censored nudes, and they loved it. They have a great sense of humor.
Playing at a nudist camp is neither sexy nor repulsive. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes there is even a guy in his nineties who does much of the decorating, some overweight folks, and some young beautiful people as well. But after the first half hour of the first time we gigged there, it just started to feel normal.
They are a fun group of people and we enjoy the gig.
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I am getting my first chance to read back through the responses. And I absolutely love the diversity of how everyone uses they're music. The one theme that seems to weave its way through is that music is therapeutic and we do it because we have to do it, because we love to do it, because we would probably go crazy if we didn't. Thank you so much for playing along with this little game and being so open and candid. Hopefully there will be more responses as I love reading about how different people are at different places musically but all seem to gravitate to that central theme.
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202 New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2026!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2026, we've released 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 468-488) in a variety of genres—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Funk & World (Sets 468-475):
Our new jazz, funk & blues RealTracks include a groovin’ collection of RealTracks and RealDrums! These include more requested “soul jazz” RealTracks featuring artists Neil Swainson (bass), Charles Treadway (organ), Brent Mason (guitar), and Wes Little (drums). There are new “smooth jazz” styles (4), which include a RealTracks first: muted trumpet, as well as slick new smooth jazz brushes options for drums. Blues lovers will be thrilled—there are more “classic acoustic blues” styles, including guitar (5), bass (4), and drums (10) with blues master Colin Linden, featuring understated and tasty background acoustic soloing, plus brushes drums and acoustic bass. There are also new electric blues RealTracks, including electric blues with PG favorite Johnny Hiland (3) and soulful electric slide guitar from Colin Linden (4). If you love funk & gospel, there are great new options this year, including gospel organ (3) from Charles Treadway, as well as new funk, tango, and rock ’n’ roll drums (3) and bass (1). And for big, bold arrangements, we have uptempo soul horns (4) featuring a three-part hip horn section with options for a full mix or stems of each individual horn — plus an accompanying rhythm section (4) of drums, bass, guitar, and electric piano!
Rock & Pop (Sets 476–482):
Our new rock & pop RealTracks bring a powerful mix of requested favorites, fresh genres, and modern chart-inspired styles! We have more of our popular “Producer Layered Acoustic Guitars (15)” featuring Band-in-a-Box favorite Brent Mason. We’ve continued our much-requested disco styles (10), and added new Celtic guitar (5) with a more basic, accessible approach than our previous Drop-D or DADGAD offerings. There are also highly requested yacht rock styles (17), inspired by the smooth, polished soft-rock sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s — laid-back grooves, silky electric pianos, warm textures, elegant harmonic movement, and pristine production aesthetics. Fans of heavier styles will love our new glam metal (13), capturing the flashy, high-energy sound of ’80s arena-ready guitar rock. We also have a set of rootsy modern-folk rock (18), with a warm, organic sound combining contemporary folk textures and driving acoustic strumming. And we’ve added lots of new modern pop styles (16) — the kinds of sounds you’re hearing on the radio today, featuring exciting new drums, synths, and cutting-edge RealTracks arrangements.
Country, & Americana (Sets 483–488):
Our new country & Americana RealTracks deliver a rich collection of acoustic, electric, and roots-inspired styles! We have new country pop (9) with legendary guitarist Brent Mason. There is also a potpourri (14) of bouzouki, guitars, banjo, and more, perfect for adding texture and character to contemporary acoustic arrangements. We’ve added funky country guitar (5) with PG favorite Brent Mason, along with classic pedal steel styles (5) featuring steel great Doug Jernigan. There are more country songwriter styles (8) that provide intimate, rootsy foundations for storytelling and modern Americana writing. Finally, we have “background soloing” acoustic guitar (12) with Brent Mason — simpler, but still very tasty acoustic lines designed to sit beautifully behind vocals or act as a subtle standalone solo part.
Check out all the 202 new RealTracks (in sets 468-488)!
And, if you are looking for more, the 2026 49-PAK (for $49) includes an impressive collection of 20 bonus RealTracks, featuring exciting and inspiring additions to add to your RealTracks library. You'll get new country-rhythm guitar styles from PG Music favorites Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason, along with modern-pop grooves that capture today’s radio-ready sound! There are also new indie-folk styles with guitar, bass, 6-string bass used as a high-chording instrument, acoustic guitar, and banjo. Plus, dedicated "cymbal fills" RealDrums provide an added layer that work very well with low-key folky styles with other percussion.
The 2026 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2026 49-PAK!
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
With your version 2026 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- iOS Android Band-in-a-Box® App
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
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