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7 Challenges Musicians Face in 2022

After two years of pandemic anxiety, quarantine and false starts, musicians who want to reboot their careers are facing some new challenges. It remains to be seen how many of … Continue reading →

April 12, 2022
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The Rules of Music Networking in 2022

Unless you’re a true social butterfly, networking with promoters, bookers, members of the press and other pros in your scene is probably the most difficult part of being an indie … Continue reading →

April 7, 2022
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How to Work with a Talent Buyer

A talent buyer is someone who hires musicians to play concerts at the venue(s) they represent. When you establish a good working relationship with a talent buyer, you could be … Continue reading →

April 1, 2022
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How to Book Your First Gig

5 Booking Tips for New Artists. For a lot of new music acts, booking that first gig can feel like a Catch-22.  You get gigs when you prove you can … Continue reading →

March 30, 2022
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Playing Live Again? Do These 6 Things!

How to get back on stage in 2022 After two years of livestreams, canceled tours and false starts, live music is officially back in 2022. Artists are getting back on … Continue reading →

March 30, 2022
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10 Creative Challenges to Get You Out of Your Songwriting Rut

Have you ever picked up your guitar and couldn’t find the right chords? Or sat down at your piano and the notes just weren’t there? Of course. We all have. … Continue reading →

February 16, 2022
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How to Design an Album Cover That Makes an Impact

So your music is ready. The recording is done, the mix is finished, and maybe you’ve even mastered the audio. It’s all good to go, except for one thing: the … Continue reading →

February 16, 2022
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How to Sell Your Merch on Spotify

Do you want to sell merch right from your Spotify profile? Of course you do. Especially since that’s one of the priority destinations for your fans.  If you’ve looked around … Continue reading →

November 22, 2021
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How to Handle the Anxiety of Show Reopenings

Mental health and touring in the age of COVID So the light is turning green, but at what cost? Industries are attempting to resume activity as normal (though this return … Continue reading →

September 29, 2021
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5 Ways to Save Money on Musical Instruments

David Bakke shares tips for shopping smart, saving money, and investing for the future on the blog Money Crashers Personal Finance. Considering that the price of a guitar can cost hundreds … Continue reading →

March 19, 2013

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