Tips & Tricks

[ad_1] Maximizing the amount of money musicians bring in from patronage and crowdfunding campaigns is all about setting up enticing rewards and smart support levels. Follow these tips to boost the revenue you bring in. When it comes to funding your music career or next project, two approaches allow you to raise money in advance, […]

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[ad_1] While technology and social media have opened up an incredible variety of opportunities for marketing, none remains as effective as that old school classic, word-of-mouth. Here we look at three key tips for how to harness this tried and true marketing technique. In a world filled with limitless opportunities for promotion, word-of-mouth remains the […]

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When choosing an electric guitar, stick to the basics first. It will make the task of finding your next axe that much easier.

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While not having the backing of a major label has its downsides, many artists wear their indie status as a badge of honor, and music distributor Record Union wants to take things a step further by getting streaming services to tag songs and playlists as ‘independent’ in much the same way as certain songs or […]

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While 91% of people check their email every single day, you’re not the only hitting their inbox, and it can be incredibly easy for your message to be lost or condemned amid the digital clutter. Here we look at three key strategies artist must use to ensure that their email marketing is successful. Guest post […]

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Cameron from The Singer’s Corner has put together a list of The 6 Best Social Media Platforms for Learning Guitar. If you’re new to guitar, holding the instrument while listening to your favorite musician is often intimidating. Trying to replicate their performance right out of the gate is next to impossible. While some are naturally gifted […]

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Picking up a guitar is a great feeling. Whether you’re just learning to play or have been an expert player for many years, you will need to have some practice exercises. These 8 Essential Practice Exercises for Acoustic Guitar can help you improve your guitar playing if you’re just starting out. Make sure that you […]

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[ad_1] Guest post by Lisa Occhino You’ve probably tried boosting your posts on Facebook, and maybe you’ve even run a few ads on Instagram. But have you ever considered how powerful Google’s search network can be for advertising your music? Optimizing your online presence for Google is super important, and there’s a lot you can do […]

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[ad_1] This guest post by Ariel Hyatt originally appeared on the Cyber PR Blog You will never achieve the success you want if you try to do it all alone and try to take on things that stop you dead in your tracks or waste your precious time. I cannot stress this enough: You must learn […]

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[ad_1] Recording an album is quite the adventure. You go through the process of deciding the time is right to record. You open up your writer’s toolbox and craft some great songs for release. Your team is assembled, you crowdfunded your venture, and you’ve finished up the most exciting part of the journey, recording in […]

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[ad_1] Having trouble writing something new? Does songwriting feel like a chore rather than a joy? Well we’re going to look at how to get rid of writers block. If you’re finding it hard to write, there probably isn’t anything wrong with you. However, it is entirely possible that your motivation has changed. It could […]

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[ad_1] Most piano players – especially purists – prefer the sound and feel of a grand piano if not a concert grand piano. Of course, most of the time, such a piano is out of reach due to the exorbitant cost of ownership. For many students, teachers, and performers, the opportunity to play a grand […]

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[ad_1] Making more time for music is something that every musician is trying to do. For me, it seems that everything I do, I do in order to make more time for something else. When I do all the dishes at 11 PM, even though I’m exhausted, I’m doing it so I have more free […]

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[ad_1] While radio was instrumental for artists working to break a new record, the recent tendency of artists like Pink to eschew terrestrial radio in favor of the offices of Spotify and Apple music shows a new trend in how musicians are choosing to promote their work. ________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music […]

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[ad_1] Are you being held back on Spotify by these three bad habits? Even as streaming becomes the dominant means of accessing music, the streaming world can still feel like a new frontier to many musicians — and how you get your music noticed on platforms like Spotify often defies conventional wisdom (or at least […]

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[ad_1] If there’s one thing most musicians yearn for, it’s natural musicality: being able to play exactly what they want. It’s that element that distinguishes a music student from a musician. Believe it or not, everyone can develop this natural musicality. The secret to unlocking it lies in the practice of ear training. Ear training […]

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[ad_1] If you’re committed to being a serious songwriter or composer, you’ve got your work cut out for you… The competition is fierce: Tons of artists vying for everything from shows, blog writeups and play counts to album sales and record contracts. It can all make the art of writing music and getting it to […]

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[ad_1] Music branding lessons for new artists. Whether we’re driving, checking email or just surfing the web, it can feel like the whole world is trying to sell us something. Digital marketing experts estimate we see 4,000-10,000 ads per day, so naturally we can’t remember all of them. If you’re an indie musician and you’re […]

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