[This article was written by guest contributor Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Inc.] The goal of this article is to get you, the musician reader, quickly familiar with audio and … Continue reading
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7 common mistakes musicians make on Instagram
[This article was written by Amy Sciarretto. It originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Instagram is a terrific tool to connect bands and artists with their fans. It’s the direct … Continue reading
How to design an instantly recognizable band logo
[The following article was written by Tyler Allen and it originally appeared on The Sonicbids Blog.] I’ve harped way too often that your band is your brand, but it’s true. … Continue reading
Pre-Album Release Checklist: 19 Must Do Business Tips
This article was written by recording artist Brian Hazard. It originally appeared on his Passive Promotion blog. I’ve made a few notes throughout, as certain items were directly related to … Continue reading
How to book a profitable gig at a venue that doesn’t have their act together
There are essentially three different types of music venues. The first type of venue is one that really knows what they’re doing. It’s managed by someone with good business sense, … Continue reading
A quick guide to YouTube advertising for musicians
[This post was written by music marketing strategist Tyler Allen. It originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog. The image was taken from YouTube’s advertising portal.] Today’s society loves a good … Continue reading
3 Lessons from the Indie Artist Summit
[This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
The fundamentals of being a great player on your instrument
[This post was written by guest contributor Lorna Earnshaw, a singer-songwriter and vocal coach now living in Los Angeles after years in Argentina and Brazil.] Ok, you can play music. … Continue reading
Email autoresponders for musicians
How to get your newest email subscribers engaged with your music right away [This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business … Continue reading
Borrowing success: how to legally sample music
[This article was written by Jamie Davis-Ponce, and it originally appeared on the SonicBids Blog.] Often associated with hip hop, sampling occurs when songwriters and recording artists use borrowed sections … Continue reading