Working with publicists is really fun and rewarding, especially when they’re good at what they do. Getting calls for interviews is very exciting and having your name mentioned in the media can do wonders for your career. However, there seems to be some myth and mystery surrounding what a music publicist actually does and what […]
How To Effectively Promote A Tour Stop
You’ve boed your tour, you’re playing effective shows. The opening band is d up (or you’re playing support) and the contracts are signed. But will anyone come to your show? Music is not a “build it and they will come” kind of industry. There is always lots going on and it’s often difficult to compete […]
The Musicians Practice Journal, And Why You Need One
Practicing everyday can feel like an exercise in futility. Putting in your 10,000 hours seems especially hard when breakthroughs never happen as often or as quickly as you would like, and progress can take so long! This is where I was a couple of years ago. Practicing for three to four hours per day and […]
How To Launch A Successful Song Or Album Release Party
When the tracking, mi, and mastering is finally done, it can feel like you’ve just run a marathon. Your journey however, has just begun! Now, you’ve got design, ing, and distribution to consider. And of course an album release party. Planning an album release party is an interesting adventure, because there are a lot of […]
Making Music Videos On A Budget, The Ultimate Guide
Video is of ever increasing importance when marketing your music. The rise of YouTube has forever changed the way people discover new music and the power of social media gives artists a chance at having their big video breakthrough. One can pay big money and make a professional music video that might (read: probably won’t) […]
How To Book Effective Shows
So you’ve decided it’s time to hit the road. That’s an exciting step in your musical journey, but it can be a daunting task. The only way to do it without becoming overwhelmed is to adopt a methodical, step by step approach, with a clear vision and realistic goals. Today, I will be focusing on […]
Working With Facebook’s New Algorithm To Get Views On A Budget
You’ve spent years building your following, and you now have a bunch of dedicated fans who have “liked” your page. Effectively, they liked your page because they want to see your content. Yet your posts get only a few likes and , and your reach is small. Why? has an extremely complicated algorithm […]
How To Attract A Publicist In Your Music Career
Publicists can do wonders for the success of a release, a tour, and ultimately a music career. However, you first need to sign one on to your team. To complicate matters, you need to find and sign the right publicist, who works well with your genre and level of success, and most of all, s […]
How To Know If Touring Is Right For You
The image of a touring musician as portrayed by the media is a glamorous one – packed-out venues, parties in nice hotels, stages with full lights and sound, and a big, comfy bus to top it all off. Sadly, the reality of touring can be a harsh wake-up call for many budding musicians. The truth […]
Music Keyboard Exercises: How To Improve ‘Feel’
This is part of the keyboard playing tutorials series. Use it to improve your playing skills. What is feel? In music, feel is everything. The way you’re playing in relation to the musicians around you, or to the beat, or to the metronome is 100% as important, if not important than the notes you’re […]