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Author: Chris Robley

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Music Career Tips

The Key to Making More Money from Your Music

The most reliable way for independent artists to earn a living from their music is merch sales. So why does this subject get ignored? Continue reading →

January 30, 2023
How to get started in your music scene
Musician Tips

Breaking into Your Local Music Scene

How to start your music career in a new town. Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a long break, it can … Continue reading →

January 30, 2023
AI and Music: What musicians should know
Music Career Tips

AI and Music: What Musicians Should Know!

How AI can help you books tours, design cover artwork, and more. Can “artificial intelligence” help you find gigs, write a press release, or design your album cover? Could AI even … Continue reading →

January 29, 2023
Releasing Music in 2023
Music Promotion

How to Release Music in 2023

If you’re releasing music in 2023, you’ll need much more than marketing mechanics and rote release strategies. Want to bring the magic? Continue reading →

January 10, 2023
2023 Music Business Predictions
News and Announcements

Music Predictions for 2023

Let’s bring out the crystal ball and predict the big industry-wide changes that will matter to indie musicians in 2023! Continue reading →

December 27, 2022
Promoting music on TikTok
Music Promotion

5 TikTok Creators Every Musician Should Follow!

Here are the top 5 TikTok accounts every musician should follow right now for inspiration on content creation, audience engagement, and more. Continue reading →

December 27, 2022
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Music Career Tips

Music success on your own terms in 2023

Independent success doesn’t mean you do it all yourself. Maybe this year you want to improve your songwriting, make better recordings from home, reach more fans on Instagram, sell more … Continue reading →

December 26, 2022
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7 Ways to Drive Repeat Views on TikTok

If people watch your videos more than once, TikTok will notice you can keep viewers on the platform. Which means they’ll increase your reach. Continue reading →

November 21, 2022
Planning your music release
Music Career Tips

What Your Music Needs Besides Mastering

Want your release to a be a success? Here are all the things (BESIDES the music files) that you will need in order to reach the most listeners. Continue reading →

November 18, 2022
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Music Promotion

“How I Got My Song on 37% of the Playlists I Pitched to…”

Today I want to tell you how I got one of my songs onto a bunch of cool playlists around the world. In fact, 37% of all the curators I … Continue reading →

November 18, 2022

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