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There was a time when every musician had a blog. Even five or six years ago blogging was the vogue form of music marketing. Lately however, I’ve been noticing that fewer musicians are doing it. There are a few reasons for this – I think many … [Continue reading]
Have you ever thought about getting your music featured in TV and films? Do you wish you could get your music into the hands of decision makers at labels? Then placement and licensing opportunities are exactly what you’ve been looking … [Continue reading]
Video content is the name of the game in 2017, but creating it can be exhausting, time-intensive, and financially draining. Making full-budget music videos is simply not affordable for anyone but the highest-earning indie performers. People are … [Continue reading]
Fans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some will only ever listen to your music a few times. Some will take it a step further and stream your music regularly and maybe even buy your music or merch. But beyond that, there exists another … [Continue reading]
You’ve probably heard of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and if you're in the UK or Canada PRS or SOCAN. You’ve probably had people tell you that you need to get yourself signed up with one of them. Many artists are confused about what it means to register … [Continue reading]
So, you’ve decided to hit the streets. Busking can be a lot of fun and can also help you gain more live experience. Plus, if you’re looking to make some extra change, it’s not a bad way to put some money back in your pocket. If you plan well, … [Continue reading]
Wouldn’t it be nice to be a full-time musician? Every musician wants to quit their day job and play music all day. Why wouldn’t you? The problem is, music is a notoriously bad way to make money. When you’re starting out, you’ll be playing for next … [Continue reading]
One of the reasons many artists find it difficult to spend more time on their creative work is because they must spend time earning a living. That tension causes some musicians to become increasingly frustrated over time. They repeatedly ask … [Continue reading]
Occasionally, you hear about an artist getting taken to court over a copyright violation. Some famous cases that stick out in my mind are Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” and Robin Thicke’s “Got To Give It Up”. These cases always make me cringe a … [Continue reading]
If you’ve played any gigs in bars or pubs, or if you’ve recorded in a studio, you’re probably familiar with audio mixing consoles. They’re used to achieve a good band mix so that every instrument and voice can be heard, and in the right amounts. It’s … [Continue reading]
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