Product placement has been around for a long time, and it’s become increasingly common since the early 2000s. With the advent of social media influencers and this new way of communicating with fans, product placement has become more accessible to people with smaller audiences as well. There is definitely money to be made with placements,…
TV talent shows like American Idol and The Voice went through a bit of a cultural “moment” a few years ago. These shows are somewhat less important now, but they are still very popular. Similarly, radio talent shows were once a major driver for exposure and even cash. Now, good radio contests are harder to…
For many home studio owners, a MIDI keyboard is an integral part of the studio setup. MIDI keyboards are multi-faceted. They can be used for recording and live performance equally, and depending on the model, can be very good at creating and modelling sounds. In the studio, the MIDI keyboard is principally used to quickly…
So, you want to set up a home studio. You want to start producing music. Where do you start? There are so many things to spend your money on, it can feel overwhelming! The truth is, you just want to start making music. So, we’re going to give you the definitive list of hardware that…
Booking DIY tours is challenging work. Believe me, I know. My band has been booking DIY tours for years. Generally, we start four to six months out, route the tour and start pitching. We’re not just contacting venues and promoters – we’re also contacting bands and trying to get added to bills. We’re organizing promo,…
At music conferences, image and branding is one of the most often discussed topics. Everyone understands how important it is, so organizers always put together a couple of panels on the subject. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never come away from a conference on image and branding feeling better off. The thing is,…
Music festivals have quickly become one of the most popular ways to consume live music. The culture, the price, and the huge amount of quality live acts have all contributed to the success of festivals everywhere. In my opinion, the decline in live bands playing university frosh parties has also led to an increased demand…
I’m in a band, and I love it. I am not the lead singer, lead guitarist, or principal songwriter. I play bass and keyboard. The other two members are the lead singers and songwriters. And yet, I love the way our band feels. I love being a “supporting musician”. It can be incredibly gratifying and…
Artists aren’t known for being health-conscious fitness gurus, especially not while they are on tour. With a few exceptions, artists are often eating a lot of deep-fried, starchy food that is devoid of nutrients. There are a few very good reasons for this. It’s not that we want to eat fries and burgers every night…
Want to know how to get your music on Pandora? Well read on as we’ll show you how to do that fast today. Despite the fact that most of the industry is focusing on Spotify and Apple Music, Pandora should not be ignored. They have over 80 million active listeners, and a song catalog of…
So, full disclosure, I am still a young person in the industry. I would hardly call myself an expert, and I wouldn’t call myself a veteran either. That said, I’ve had the opportunity to experience some amazing things while in music, and I’ve certainly learned a lot. In fact, every six months, it’s like I…
There are a ton of articles on using Facebook as a musician, but I think most of them miss the mark in some respect. Articles that are telling you to post twice a day, constantly keep up with comments, constantly be active on every social media, etc., are asking you to be more social media…
Not all musicians are great writers, but the two skills definitely relate to each other. Especially if you’re a natural lyricist – you’re almost certain to have developed some writing skills. Writing is a skill that is easily transferable to the non-musical world, and it can be a great way to make additional income. Freelance…
Making more time for music is something that every musician is trying to do. For me, it seems that everything I do, I do in order to make more time for something else. When I do all the dishes at 11 PM, even though I’m exhausted, I’m doing it so I have more free time…
I’ve been a full-time touring musicians for three years now. It’s been an incredible learning experience, and I’ve played some shows that have made every hardship worth it. Something I’ve enjoyed doing is figuring out how to make touring more fun. For me, this means a few things: Being more profitable, more comfortable, and more…