I went to the Coast 2 Coast Music Conference in Miami last Labor Day. I’m a singer-writer who also does a little PR work for indie friends. I wanted real feedback, not fluff. I got both—some gold, some noise. You know what? I’d still go again. For another detailed firsthand recap of the weekend, check …
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I didn’t plan this. A street festival pulled me in. A djembe called out with three hits—boom, tone, slap—and my feet moved before my brain did. Since then, I’ve spent real time with a bunch of African instruments. Some I own. Some I borrowed. A few I just couldn’t put down.For the play-by-play of every …
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I marched for years. I still teach a little. I’ve hauled horns on hot turf, through rain, and up long parade routes that feel like a mile longer than they are. So here’s my honest, first-hand review of the marching band gear I’ve used and what actually held up when the bus smelled like wet …
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I make songs. I sing a little. I rap a little. And I’m curious by nature. So I tried Coast 2 Coast Music. I did one live show and paid for a mixtape spot. I kept notes, because I didn’t want foggy memory hype. You want real? Here’s what actually happened to me. (If you …
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Note: This is a creative, first-person narrative written for review-style storytelling. I make indie pop with a hip-hop edge. Small team. One camera. A lot of coffee. So when I kept seeing “Coast 2 Coast Music Video” promos, I got curious. Can they really push a video from a small artist like me? Or is …
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I’ve hauled these instruments to jams, porches, and a few county fairs. I’ve cut my thumb, lost picks in the grass, and yes, played “Nine Pound Hammer” more times than I can count. Here’s what I’ve used and how they treat me—good and bad. If you want the full story of how I settled on …
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I’m an indie singer who also raps a little. So yeah, I went to the Coast 2 Coast Music Conference in 2020. It’s usually in Miami. Most years the multi-day event brings together independent artists, producers, and industry pros for packed panels, showcases, and nonstop networking. If you’re curious how the in-person version feels, check …
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Note: This is a fictional first-person story meant for creative review. It uses real details about how these shows work. For a real-life version of this kind of night, peep the official recap written by an artist who actually ran through the same show. Why I even tried it I make rap songs in my …
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I’m Kayla. I rap. I sing hooks. I also shoot and edit my own videos in Premiere and a little DaVinci. Last spring I sent my video, Midnight Drive, to the Coast 2 Coast Music Video Showcase. Then I went to the live night in Atlanta where they played it on the big screen. I …
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I’m Kayla. I play a lot. I also lug cases through airports and up stairs. I’ve spent late nights in tiny tavernas, and warm mornings on a balcony with coffee and a tune. Greek instruments? They got me. They’re bright, proud, and a little stubborn. You know what? That’s why I like them. For a …
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