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  • Online Music Practice: Turn Sessions into Performance Gold

    Online Music Practice: Turn Sessions into Performance Gold

    Practicing as a musician isn’t just about solo repetitions. It’s about getting that external ear to refine your performances in the moment. We’ve spent countless hours practicing alone, but the real breakthroughs came when we had someone listening in real time. With online music practice tools like TakeStage, you can transform a private session into…

  • iPhone Audition Videos: Why Your Phone Beats Expensive DSLRs

    iPhone Audition Videos: Why Your Phone Beats Expensive DSLRs

    You don’t need a big DSLR or production camera to make stunning iPhone audition videos. Your iPhone can deliver superior results for music auditions. We’ve seen countless musicians borrow bulky cameras that complicated everything, and we’ve watched smartphone tech evolve to deliver pro-level clarity and ease for performers. Our founder’s audition video that helped earn…

  • Best Microphones for Music Audition Recordings

    Best Microphones for Music Audition Recordings

    Confused about picking the right microphones for auditions? We’ve been there as musicians prepping for college submissions and festivals. The best microphones for auditions can make or break how your performance comes across, capturing every nuance without the hassle of a full studio setup. At TakeStage, our app is built for performing artists to create…

  • Top 10 Tools Every Remote Musician Needs in 2025

    Top 10 Tools Every Remote Musician Needs in 2025

    The world of music creation has gone fully digital, and remote music collaboration tools have transformed how musicians work together. If you’re a musician, producer, or instructor building your setup for the year ahead, these are the top 10 essential tools every remote musician needs in 2025. 1. Take Stage — Record Every Performer in…

  • Teaching Music Online in HD: A Game-Changer for Instructors

    Teaching Music Online in HD: A Game-Changer for Instructors

    The way music is taught has changed forever. The ability to teach music online effectively is no longer a backup plan—it’s an integral part of how instructors connect, coach, and inspire students around the world. That’s where Take Stage changes everything. Take Stage was designed from the ground up for musicians, instructors, and producers who…

  • Introducing Take Stage: A New Way for Musicians to Connect, Record, and Create

    Introducing Take Stage: A New Way for Musicians to Connect, Record, and Create

    We’re excited to finally share what we’ve been building: Take Stage, a music collaboration platform designed for musicians, instructors, producers, and creatives who want to collaborate, audition, and teach in a more immersive way. At its core, Take Stage allows each participant to record every other participant individually in high-definition video and audio. That means…