None of these statements probably strike you as particularly revelatory: white people CAN rap; black people CAN play country; women CAN rock! Let’s all pat ourselves on the back for … Continue reading
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Fostering Creativity: Advice from John Cleese
A little something for the middle of your workweek– advice from Monty Python’s John Cleese on how to set up an environment conducive to creativity. Hint: it involves space, time, … Continue reading
Musicians, Your Facebook Page is Not a Website
Why you should create a presence on the web that YOU control. We all love Facebook – it’s an essential tool for self-promotion. But, it’s best used in conjunction with … Continue reading
How Musicians Can Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Repetitive strain injury— sounds like the punchline to a joke about breaking up with a drummer. But it’s serious business. Any of you who’ve suffered from Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, or … Continue reading
Promote Your Music on Facebook with Songza Playlists
If you’ve been on Facebook for a while, you’ve probably experienced this phenomenon when posting your typical promo message (“check out our new album,” “like our new video,” “we’re playing … Continue reading
Top 3 Ways to Promote Your Music If You Don't Perform Live
What’s the last band you recall “making it” without touring? Ummm…. Nilsson comes to mind (and that was in the 1960’s). The list of non-touring pop stars is probably not … Continue reading
Musicians: Who's Your Audience? How Do You Know?
Who are You Targeting with Your Music Promotion? By the time you’re done writing, arranging, recording, mixing, sequencing, and mastering your music– you’re probably a little too close to the … Continue reading
Musicians, 77% of Your Fans Prefer Email Marketing
Well actually, you should be communicating with your fans in many ways– albums, singles, social media, blog posts, on-stage announcements, etc. But according to a recent study conducted by ExactTarget, when … Continue reading
Twitter's Official Guide for Musicians and Artists
“For music fans, Twitter is the next best thing to being backstage.” That is how Twitter begins its official guide to Twitter for Musicians and Artists. For the first couple … Continue reading
How to Turn Music Fans into Foot Soldiers
The audio archives at the SF MusicTech Summit website are pretty… robust, and incredibly informative. If you have a few spare hours, I recommend you head over there and listen … Continue reading