David Coleman

So many times when I hear artists perform, I feel like they’re rushing me through the song. There’s no room for me to soak in what I’ve just heard…no room to breathe! Just like pauses in a speech or in comedy are effective, so goes it in music. Video Blog #5 – Play the Pauses […]

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In this video blog, Lang Bliss discusses creating set lists and moments for shorter sets. It’s all about finding out who your audience is and what their expe… Video Blog #4 – Dealing With Shorter Set Lists – YouTube.

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Video Blog #3 – Ed Sheeran Did What? – YouTube.

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Published on May 28, 2015 In this video blog, Lang Bliss discusses artistic vision and developing a vision for your show. www.onstagesuccess.com Category Entertainment License Standard YouTube License Video Blog #2 – Your Artistic Vision – YouTube.

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In our first video blog, Lang Bliss explains how movement helps you in your artist development. Video Blog #1 – Welcome & Movement – YouTube.

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A YouTube channel checklist for musicians What do all successful YouTubers have in common? They create great videos. That’s Step #1, at least. Beyond that, you’ve probably noticed how smart video creators are using some of YouTube’s tools and features to harness the power of those videos and their intended viewers. Is your channel optimized? […]

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As a musician, do you NEED to be on Facebook? And if so, how often? A couple months ago we posted an article written by singer-songwriter Eric Eckhart called “Time to STOP marketing your music on social media?” In it, he talks about his frustrations with online music marketing and how it can easily become […]

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You packed the house. You had a fantastic performance. The entire crowd loved every minute of your set. Now you have to turn that enthusiasm into album and T-shirt sales. How do you go about doing that? That’s a question I asked a few indie hip-hop artists who are masterful at the merch table in hopes […]

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Louis Tomlinson of One Direction takes selfies with fans. (Photo by Cameron Spencer) Today, indie musicians are their own marketers, and finding time to improve and execute both your marketing campaign and your music is something we all struggle with. But did you know that you actually have a huge marketing team out there just […]

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Spreading the word about your music is a big task, especially when you also need to dedicate your time to your music and maybe even a day job. However, you actually have a huge team of marketers out there just waiting to promote your music – your fans. In fact, your fans are probably already […]

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Top Quality CD Manufacturing at Ridiculous Prices!  Get: 300 replicated CDs with full color imprint (offset or silkscreen) 5″ x 5″ full color (4/4) cardboard sleeve Includes shrink wrap All For $549 (plus shipping). That’s $1.88 per unit! Standard turnaround time for new orders is 10 business days from artwork approval. Wallets & digipaks are […]

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This article first appeared on WIRED.com Apple Music, the tech giant’s long-awaited foray into music streaming, launches today. Apple is hoping it becomes the one, true streaming service that can get millions of people to pay to play, just like it got millions to pay for downloads from its iTunes Store. Some indie insiders hope so, […]

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This post originally appeared on the DIY Musician Blog. 3 steps to better stage banter at your next show Lots of musicians are comfy-cozy when it comes to playing through their songs on stage, but they freeze up when they have to tell a story, thank the crowd, draw attention to merch, or ask for […]

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When it comes to business, social media is very much a team effort. That means several stakeholders are likely contributing content across a variety of social profiles that belong to your brand. In order to keep everything together—and ensure no one steps on anyone else’s toes—it’s important to have a comprehensive view of what everyone […]

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A few years ago, designer and illustrator Maria Fabrizio was struggling to find her purpose. She’d always been artistic and had earned a BFA at the University of South Carolina and an MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University, then started her own studio. But she was feeling stuck. Then the pope resigned and everything changed. “I […]

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It’s that time of year again, when retailers remind you to buy gifts for “dads and grads.” Ah, seems like just yesterday we were “falling into great savings.” As usual this spring, I started seeing “dads and grads” popping up in my inbox. I’m interested in random copywriting trends, and Father’s Day is right around […]

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[Editors Note: This blog was written by Melanie Kealey and was originally featured on the Bandzoogle Blog. If you’re looking to increase your online presence, Bandzoogle is THE place to go to build your artist website!] Making your website rank well in search engines can seem like a daunting task. Now more than ever, people […]

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Have you ever gotten caught up in the moment and done something you’d later regret during a concert? Thanks to smartphones, those moments can now live on forever! Check out the embarrassing tirade from Smash Mouth’s lead singer in the video above, and then let us know — what’s your worst on-stage moment? Did you […]

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