Tips & Tricks

[ad_1] There are a ton of articles on using Facebook as a musician, but I think most of them miss the mark in some respect. Articles that are telling you to post twice a day, constantly keep up with comments, constantly be active on every social media, etc., are asking you to be more social […]

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[ad_1] You want to build a fanbase for your music, right? I assume you want more fans and followers, and you’d like more people to support your music and message with their time, attention and money. 1) In the first principle, please know I’m not saying that building a fan base is more important than […]

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[ad_1] Audience Member: “Play Some Johnny Cash!!!!” Artist: “I don’t play any Johnny Cash!” A.M.: “What!? You don’t!? You shouldn’t even have a guitar if you don’t play Johnny Cash” *Artist finishes next song* A.M.: “Mate, play some Johnny Cash” This is an actual conversation between a musician mate of mine in Edinburgh (Shoutout to […]

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[ad_1]   So, full disclosure, I am still a young person in the industry. I would hardly call myself an expert, and I wouldn’t call myself a veteran either. That said, I’ve had the opportunity to experience some amazing things while in music, and I’ve certainly learned a lot. In fact, every six months, it’s […]

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[ad_1] Editors Note: If there is anyone on this planet that you should listen to when it comes to music pr, it’s Ariel Hyatt. She’s been in the indie music publicity game for 20 years and has a laundry list of client success stories. I found her around 2006 ish when I was a music […]

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[ad_1] This article is designed to educate you (and give you tips) about how to perform gigs for booking agencies. I’ll talk about the Pros and Cons and give you an overview of my experiences in this world. Hopefully there is a lot you will be able to take out of this article and apply […]

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[ad_1] Posted by Matt Bacon So here’s something people don’t think about a lot or at least don’t think about in the right terms, and that’s wannabe tastemakers. You might not be sure what I’m talking about, at least initially but you will. It’s the dude who is constantly on Facebook sharing bands but who seems […]

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[ad_1] […”I’ve discovered a way to approach venues and be useful to them before even asking for a gig (and as always my knowledge is your knowledge!)…”] Getting a shoe in the door, as a musician, is a very challenging part of what we do. There are so many musicians trying to gain a spot […]

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[ad_1] If you’ve been paying attention to the production world lately you’ve probably noticed a few new players on the market – the automated mastering services. Companies such as LANDR, eMastered, and CloudBounce have been offering professional mastering without the human mastering engineer. The only question is – are they worth it? This article will […]

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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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[ad_1] While artists may typically think of music sales as being their primary stream of revenue, merch sales can also be a fantastic way for independent artists to put food on the table. Here we look at the top sites for getting merch out to fans. ______________________ Guest post by Raquel Dixit When you think […]

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