Modern day battle rap is largely based around prewritten lyrics. It’s become the norm. If you can therefore freestyle battle rap well, you instantly give yourself a huge advantage over the majority of other battle rappers. No longer will you have to think of all your lyrics before hand, then look silly when they say…
Want to get more eyes to your next Youtube music video? Finding it hard to get past your first couple hundred views? Then the below tips should help. Today I’m going to show you a number of things you can do to get more views on Youtube. If you’ve ever uploaded a music video to…
As you may know, I’m a huge fan of independent musicians. In fact, the majority of the advice on this website is based around moving yourself forward without having to rely on others to do you favors. That said, I posted a guide called ‘What are the chances of getting signed to a major record…
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I’m a strong believer that not only do you need to take the right actions to get where you want in music, but you also need to stop doing the wrong things. Mistakes can hold you back from reaching your goals, and can limit your music career even before it’s started. With that in mind,…
As much as I try and give you advice for progressing as an independent musician, I know it’s the aim of some to get signed to a record label. And that’s fine; the marketing skills I teach are a great way to get on the raider of record labels and get signed in future. But…
Many of the guides here on Music Industry How To are based around free ways to promote your music. That said, if you have a budget behind you, even a small one, there are ways you can use that to push your music career forward faster. There are lots of services and companies ready to…
Now I know to a lot of musicians, the word ‘marketing’ is a scary term. The thought of going out there and trying to get people to listen to your music is a scary concept. Because of this, it’s often pushed back and more time is made for the easier (and more fun) task of…
Do you want to become a better music producer? Or even just get started with the basics? Well you’re in luck, as I’ve created an epic guide for both beginner and intermediate music makers. On this page you’ll find important steps to becoming a music producer. Namely: The skills you need when learning to produce…
Hi guys, Shaun Letang from Music Industry How To here. I’ve a few things to share with you today, but I think I’ll start with new guides for anyone who’s just in it for that: How To Produce Music Like A Pro This is a new guide I’ve created for both beginner and intermediate producers…
We all know we should be marketing our music on social media. That said, it’s not always easy knowing when you’re doing it right. Need some guidance? Well here are 10 of my best social media marketing tips for musicians. Hopefully you already do some of them, but any you don’t do be sure to…
Today we’re going to look at how to promote your music with Google+. Or Google Plus. Or whatever you like to call it. Either way, it’s a guide on Google Plus for musicians:) Regardless of whether you’re a singer, a rapper or in a band, Google+ is something you simply can’t ignore. With an ever…
Guest posting, one of the top online marketing strategies that many musicians still haven’t caught on to. If you make music, you should be guest posting. It’s a free way to get yourself out there among your target audience. Today I’m going to look at what guest posting is, what it involves, why you should…
I’ve been involved in the music industry for over 14 years now. During that time, I’ve learned many things which aren’t really general knowledge, and aren’t generally known to those who are just starting out. In fact, many musicians who have been making music for years don’t know some of the things I’m about to…
Ever had a song to record but you didn’t get the time to properly remember all your lyrics? Or needed to perform a show, but again, didn’t get time to remember your lyrics? Most musicians have been there at some point. Learning your words and how to perform them can take a while. What’s more,…