Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
Naming your band — in 10 easy steps
Having been through the naming process so many times, either with my own bands or ones I’ve taught, I’ve learned that trying to find THE GREATEST BAND NAME EVER is … Continue reading
How do you know your song is ready to pitch?
Believe it or not, not all artists write their own songs. For various reasons many of them “cut” songs or even sometimes buy them outright from songwriters that pitch songs … Continue reading
8 reasons you aren’t getting publicity for your music
[This post was written by Lauren Gill of Power Publicity. It originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Billboard. Rolling Stone. Spin magazine. Musicians dream of getting massive amounts of publicity … Continue reading
Get a first glimpse at the confirmed sessions for 2017’s DIY Musician Conference
This year’s DIY Musician Conference — happening in Nashville this August 25-27 — will be an unforgettable weekend packed with dozens of breakout sessions, three nights of performance opportunities, lots … Continue reading
How to get music bloggers to reply to your email
The typical music blogger gets 348 emails per day. Ok, that’s a claim that can’t be proven, but the point is that the powers that be who decide on which … Continue reading
Last chance for $69 early-bird tickets to the DIY Musician Conference!
Save $30 on your ticket while there’s still time. Buy your ticket by Wednesday. From August 25-27, 2017, we’ll be at the Omni Nashville Hotel giving artists the knowledge they … Continue reading
Improve your mix with these 3 music theory tips
So your band is finally in the studio. You’ve been working hard in rehearsals to create great songs and you know that your lyrics and melodies are strong. You finish … Continue reading
I will NEVER listen to your music if I hear you say…
There’s one thing I hear artists say all the time that immediately raises red flags. Well, there are actually a few things artists could say that’d raise red flags, but … Continue reading
3 Easy Tips to Help You Successfully Market Your Music
How to market your music the personal way [This post was written by guest contributor Anthony Ceseri.] If you want to get anywhere as a songwriter or a performer, it’s … Continue reading
Using Covers to Grow Your Audience
Free Webinar April 26th at 4PM EST For a lot of musicians, there’s a bit of a love/hate relationship going on with cover songs. On one side of the equation, … Continue reading