How do you get your music heard by industry influencers, journalists, bloggers, or even record label executives? How do you get it into the hands of people that could bring your career to the next level? Having some kind of marketing plan will prove invaluable to this process, whether you’re reaching out by email, social…
Stage presence is more important than you may even realize. It has a huge impact on how well your show is received, and ultimately how much merch you’ll sell at your gigs too. It make take some time to get your act together, but when you see the audience rushing your merch booth at the…
There are actually a number of different ways to go about recording your first song. You could record on your own. You could collaborate with a friend with some technical savvy. You could book some time with a professional studio engineer. Is there a right and a wrong? Not really. It just depends on the…
Update: You can now see the top 41 WordPress themes for music industry professionals. Check that guide out instead of this one. 🙂 Although there are many great website builders (also known as Content Management Systems / CMS for short) and blogging platforms you could build your website on, WordPress is among the easiest, most…
Are you trying to figure out what you should wear to your next gig? Is your on-stage image lacking something? It’s a good thing to be thinking about, because your live show isn’t just about the music you play. Your fans are going to be paying attention to a variety of other elements like your…
There are more ways to make money from a single than you might think. In an age where selling music is becoming harder and harder, it’s good to know that there are still ways of creating multiple sources of income. Fair warning; your notions of “good taste” and “selling out” might be challenged here a…
Whether you went to music school or learned about the music business on your own, there are some things about the industry that you won’t find written in any manual. The business of music is so much more than just singing, playing an instrument, and having fun. There are a variety of other aspects that…
As a beginner guitarist, there are two main things that you need: The correct guitar training, and The correct equipment. When it comes to impulse buys, as a guitarist, you’re much more likely to purchase low-ticket accessory items compared to new effects units, guitars, or amps. However, once you get going, those accessories can really…
So, you’ve decided that you would like to score a contract with a record label. In today’s world, building a profitable and successful career as an independent artist is well within reach – more so than it has ever been – but there’s nothing wrong with having major (or even minor) label ambitions too. If…
In recent years, the three to three-and-a-half-minute song has been an accepted standard in the pop world; especially on radio. It’s because of this that this is the length most musicians write their songs. Has it always been that way? No. If you think back to the 60s and 70s, there were plenty of hit…
We have to face the facts: not everyone is a born businessperson. Anyone can learn the skills necessary to become a music business entrepreneur, but it helps if you already have some natural inclinations towards business. You will make much faster progress towards your dreams if you do. But whether you’re naturally gifted or not,…
If you’re reading this, odds are you want more out of your music career and your life. That’s awesome! However, as you are about to learn, productivity isn’t just about doing more. In fact, it actually means doing fewer things really well. If you want to be more effective, and not just more efficient –…
Growing your fan base on Facebook is a good thing to do. However, if your fans aren’t engaged, it really doesn’t matter how many likes you have. This is why paying for likes doesn’t help you. A small, engaged audience is better than a larger, uninterested fan base. You should work towards getting your fans…
Hi guys, today we’re going to look at how to make a cover song. Not only that, but we’re going to look at how to make it your own. We’ve all seen artists that have gotten a lot of attention for the cover songs they do, especially on sites like YouTube. If you’re reading this,…
Looking for some quick ideas on how to market your music? You’re in luck, because there are a lot of different ways to get your music out there, especially with the help of the internet. Here are 23 quick fire music marketing tips that you can begin using right away. Epic list of 23 music…