Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Guitar Performance • Spotify Is A Win • Programmed Drums • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared articles on how to prepare for a performance, why the much maligned Spotify is a win for artists and listeners, how to make programmed drums actually work for you, and more!

• Zack Hargrove | Preparing For The First (Or Any) Guitar Performance

• Chrissenner | Why Spotify Is A Win For Artists And Listeners

• Nick Cesarz | 5 Easy Ways To Make Your Programmed Drums Sound Realistic

• Adam Durnham | 10 Rock Bands That Disappeared Thanks To Problems With Alcohol And Drugs