Tips & Tricks

There are many good musicians out there, but a lot less who are widely seen as being great. Usually this status takes time to achieve, and is the result of a number of things being in place for a prolonged period of time. If it’s your aim to one day be seen as one of […]

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[This article was written by Maryann Harman, award-winning Children’s artist and founder of Music with Mar., Inc.] You chose to be a children’s artist. Probably because you like kids. You’ve sung for small groups, and that was fun. Then you were asked to do a concert. You thought, “No problem. I’ve got this.” When you […]

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Making music costs you money. Further more, if you make good music it can enhance people’s lives. So why do so many treat great songs like disposable music which isn’t worth much?! Not only is it fans who sometimes do this, but this mentality is often also adopted by event organizers, musicians and the like. […]

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There’s a lot of pressure on marketers today when it comes to content marketing. Not only are you tasked with creating campaigns that resonate and provide value, but also spread through shares, likes, retweets, and so on. As such, user-generated content has become increasingly important for brands, especially on video platforms like Vine. While content […]

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So you know you need a music manager, but aren’t sure what qualities they should have. No problem, as today I’m going to show you just that. While I’ve looked at how to find a music manager, I haven’t yet covered what to look for in one. But considering you need to know the type […]

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Jack Conte became well known for being half of the musical duo that makes up the band Pomlamoose. A few years back Pomplamoose burst onto the scene through the usage of YouTube and “video songs.” You… So what’s it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com …read more Source:: DIY Musician Podcast

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**Guest post originally featured in the DIY Musician Blog. “Copyright law tends to get thrown under the bus in favor of more interesting topics like marketing and social media, but it’s actually one of the most important things to understand as an indie musician…You can leave the finer points of the law to lawyers, but […]

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Does age matter in music? Are you ever too old or too young to make a successful music career for yourselves? Today we’ll look at that, and delve into common conceptions about the music industry and age. Many people feel that once you hit a certain age, let’s say 30 onward for this article, your […]

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Chris Hacker here, I lead the Marketing Plan team at Cyber PR® and really enjoy working with our artists who are in diverse genres and in all stages in their careers. Over the years I’ve seen the same problems occur again and again. An artist will call us up looking for help promoting a new […]

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Every day brings with it highs and lows. This summer I had my share of highs and lows that I’d like to share with you. I helped three powerful women from across three generations illustrate the great amount of impact and influence they have to offer others and the world. These were my highs this […]

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Some bands look at touring like it’s a vacation or a moveable party. That’s fine as long as you don’t go out on the road all that often. But if you’re touring regularly, you’ve got to be more careful about your health. Touring takes so much planning and effort that when you’re in the midst […]

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**Guest post written by Ari Herstand. It originally appeared on Ari’s Take. “Of course everyone wants a 5 star album review in Rolling Stone or an 8.7 in Pitchfork, but you have to be realistic about your press pursuits. If you have never received press, there is a very slim chance that you will get […]

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[This post was written by guest contributor Dave Kusek of New Artist Model.] There is a huge potential for revenue in the gigging industry, even for smaller, indie bands and musicians. However, many artists are met with an interesting paradox: you can’t get the bigger gigs without the help of a booking agent, but it […]

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How to end an “indefinite hiatus” Alicia J. Rose is no stranger to the big music scenes between Northern California and British Columbia. From her home base in Portland, Oregon, she’s worked with many of the best bands in the region. And yet most of her friends are surprised to learn that she herself is […]

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**Guest post written by Ari Herstand. It originally appeared on Ari’s Take and in Digital Music News. “Music reviewers know their audience. The average reader doesn’t care how you achieved that guitar tone on the bridge of track 3. But if your lead singer went on a spiritual quest for 9 months in the Amazon […]

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In this edition of the remarkably entertaining and educational DIY Musician Podcast, The Bolt has a baby, Kevin launches a fan funding campaign (and gains a few grey hairs in the process) and the… …read more Source:: DIY Musician Podcast

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Allison Lukin of Market Like a Rock Star is a music journalism pro who has interviewed artists like Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, and now, little ol’ me. While most interviews you read online are the product of an email exchange, she interviewed me by phone for a more candid and casual conversation. Check it out […]

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Niche alert: ASMR – Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response – ASMR isn’t so much a music niche/genre but more of a sonic genre. Have you ever experience tingles when someone was talking to you? A voice so soft or pleasant that you’ve experienced a physical sensation characterized by a tingling that typically begins in the head […]

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