You can’t blame EVERYTHING on the economy. Sure, concert attendance is down in general, but people are still hungry for the things you should be providing at your shows: great … Continue reading
Musician Tips
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Will You Still Be Able to Hear in Twenty Years? (protecting your ears)
If you’re anything like me then you probably think that wearing earplugs while performing or attending concerts dampens the emotional impact of the music. We may be right. But after … Continue reading
Touring Tips: The Five-Pointed Star!
Thanks to our friends at Hypebot for reminding us of this great video series from musician, author, road-warrior, and full-time character Martin Atkins. Check out the clip below and also … Continue reading
Learn How to Screenprint Your Own T-Shirts
Got some free time this weekend? Make a few t-shirts to sell at your next gig! The guys from Make Magazine and Etsy.com break it down for you, step by … Continue reading
Good Promotion or Gimmickry?
There is a fascinating discussion going on over at reddit.com under the heading “Whacked Out Promotional Ideas That Actually Get People Out to Your Shows!” Some folks think that dreaming … Continue reading
The Unfamiliar Sound of Competition and Managing Your Rights
(This article was written by guest contributor Bruce Warila, an industry expert who is responsible for many of our favorite posts on the informative Music Think Tank blog.) Up until … Continue reading
A&R and the Shifting Major Label Landscape
The following article was originally posted on Music Consultant Rick Goetz’s website – MusicianCoaching.com. Andy Karp is a manager and marketing executive by way of a nineteen-year career at Atlantic … Continue reading
The Jango Focus Group
Of the countless services that independent artists can use to get their music heard, Jango is quickly distinguishing itself as not only one of the most useful, but also one … Continue reading
How to Keep Creativity from Driving You Mad
Though she’s not a musician, “Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert delivers advice that easily applies to any person involved in a creative endeavor. Plus, she references a great story … Continue reading
Document It: Inviting Your Fans Behind the Scenes
A few months ago we extolled the virtues of capturing video and audio of your practices and performances. Well our friends at WeAllMakeMusic.com have just posted an article talking about … Continue reading