Do these guys look hard at work recording an album? [This article was written by Michael Corcoran. It originally appeared on the MusicSUBMIT Blog.] In 1972, the Rolling Stones released … Continue reading
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Protecting your music through copyright, trademark, and more
This article was written by Yannick Ilunga. It originally appeared on The Jazz Spotlight. The Internet is a key component of today’s music industry. Social media, websites, email lists, platforms … Continue reading
Time to stop marketing your music on social media?
Why social media marketing isn’t the answer for indie musicians [This article was written by Eric Eckhart, an American indie singer-songwriter and producer based in Berlin, Germany.] I’ve been part … Continue reading
If you only have $100 to spend on marketing your music, here’s what to do
[This article was written by Tyler Allen and it originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Your band is an investment. You’ve probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on … Continue reading
The ONE thing you need to get your music project funded: grant proposals 101
[This article was written by guest contributor Brandon Waardenburg.] Hire a writer who has already submitted a successful proposal for the same funding you are applying for. There, that’s it. You … Continue reading
6 ways to persuade people to sign up for your band’s email newsletter
[This post was written by Hugh Mcintyre and it originally appeared on the SonicBids Blog.] These days, everybody’s email inboxes are fuller than ever, and people are becoming more and … Continue reading
5 Ways to Actively Grow Your Fanbase
[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
Five Tips to Knockout Your Next Recording Session
[This article was written by professional voice teacher and vocal producer Arden Kaywin.] I’ve been a voice teacher and vocal producer for many years now and one of the things … Continue reading
5 ways to get your money’s worth out of EVERY recording session
The genesis of this article comes from the desire to help musicians and recording engineers get the most out of their studio time. As an audio engineer who’s worked in … Continue reading
Get it in writing: why your band should have a contract for bookings
When you’re booking a gig, you can negotiate anything you want over the phone or face-to-face, but you or the other person might easily forget something that was promised or … Continue reading