[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. … Continue reading
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5 ways to promote your music with Google’s Hangouts on Air
When it comes to online promotion, there is a social media that is often ignored by musicians: Google Plus. While its potential has been recognized and utilized by many entrepreneurs around the … Continue reading
Who’s in control at a Kid’s Concert? (And how to make sure it’s YOU)
[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 … Continue reading
How to make money from your music on SoundCloud
Introducing SoundCloud’s new revenue sharing platform: On SoundCloud SoundCloud has always been a distinct outlier in the online streaming music industry. What has set them apart is how they allow … Continue reading
How to write a press release (and get press)
[This article was written by Ari Herstand and originally appeared on Ari’s Take.] I get a lot of questions about press. Of course everyone wants a 5 star album review … Continue reading
How to remain upbeat despite low album sales
[This article was written by guest contributor Praverb.] Every artist deals with declining album sales. It usually happens after the buzz that follows your album release fades or all your new content dries up. … Continue reading
The AmpHanger: build a DIY mic stand for your amp in seconds
[This article was written by Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Development. Find them on Twitter at @tenkettles.] If you’re an electric guitar player and have played a show or two, … Continue reading
The crucial 2-step process for hearing yourself better on stage
Contrary to popular opinion (and action), turning up your amp more and more will not make you hear yourself better. Sure, you’ll hear yourself MORE, but better? Hardly. Oh, I … Continue reading
10 ways to support artists when you’re broke
[This article was written by guest contributor Praverb, and it originally appeared on MikeTrampeTV.com.] Are you struggling to support artists that you love? Do you find yourself using the same … Continue reading
10,000 hours to master anything? Nonsense.
[This article is written by guest contributor Joe Marson.] In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field. Somehow … Continue reading