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The GetBooked Facebook App: A Direct-To-Fan Booking Platform for Indie Musicians
Book a house concert or private event right from your Facebook page San Fran-based Hear It Local just launched a new Facebook app that makes it easier for fans to connect with … Continue reading
How to Sell and Share Your Music on Facebook
1 in every 13 people on Earth is using Facebook. What better place to sell and share your music! CD Baby’s free MusicStore for Facebook is the easiest way to sell and … Continue reading
10 Reasons Why You're Losing Your Facebook Fans
Maybe you haven’t followed “The Rule of 4 C’s”– consistently create compelling content! Bands, solo artists, hip hop crews, jazz ensembles– you’re losing fans on Facebook; your engagement is going … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 10: Wild Card of Inspiration!
Over the past couple months, we’ve been highlighting music-related people and organizations who are worth following on Twitter, all grouped together by category– music law, songwriting, promotion, news, and so … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 9: Songwriting
When it comes to songwriting, sometimes the creative well dries up and you need to pray for rain. While you’re waiting for those prayers to be answered, check out the … Continue reading
Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 8: Festivals and Conferences
They’re crazy-crowded, overwhelming, costly to attend, and utterly exhausting, but music conferences/festivals can also be incredible opportunities for independent artists to network with other bands, bookers, managers, labels, and get … Continue reading
Facebook Music Promo Tip: Bring Social Media Marketing Into the Real World
Facebook Promo Success Story: Builder of the House For years now you’ve been hearing bands announce from the stage that you should like them on Facebook, right? But I’ll bet you never … Continue reading
Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 7: Music Gear
We musicians are known for making big spur-of-the-moment purchases every once in a while. You know– that vintage guitar you just couldn’t live without, the fancy analog delay pedal in … Continue reading
The Top 100 Must-Follow Music Resources on Twitter, Pt. 6: Music Promotion
Opinions are like… [you know the rest of the simile]. Everyone’s got one and they all stink! So with millions of people on Twitter offering their crappy opinions every day, … Continue reading