One of the biggest problems many musicians face is actually getting people to listen to their music. If you’ve tried to release EP, mixtape or album before, you’ll know that getting people to give it a real try is a uphill struggle. Even if you give it out for free, you’ll still get the majority…
Hello there my fellow music makers! Today I wanted to look at how important marketing your music is or isn’t, and have a look at what you all think on the matter. As always I’ll also be showing you what I think you should be doing regarding this, so have a read on till the…
When it comes to making money from their musical talents, many musicians struggle. Talk about music sales slowing down is easily found on the internet, and many take that as a sign there’s no money to be made for the average independent artist. That said, there are a load of people who make a full…
Hey guys, today Dylan Lott from Cloud Records has written you a guide. In the following guide he talks about some tips he’s picked up when it comes to selling more merchandise for groups / bands and solo musicians alike. If you’re new to putting a merch campaign together or you just want some tips…
If you’ve seen a lot of live gigs, chances are you’ve seen some musicians wearing ear plugs. Why is this? And should you be wearing them when you’re doing live gigs of your own? This is what we’ll look at today, so have a read and be sure to put what you learn into practice….
A couple of days ago, I gave you a quiz you could take to see how likely it was you’d succeed in the music industry. While just a bit of fun and the results shouldn’t be taken as gospel, the questions and answers were based around good music business practices. This means getting a higher…
Ever wanted to know how likely you are to succeed in the music industry? Are you giving yourself the best chance of a successful music career? Well using the below 10 questioned quiz, you can find out. Important: Answer these questions 100% honestly to get the best results: Quiz no longer available. Sorry. Things to…
Recently I wrote a post looking at why musician fail. In this post I looked at 7 controllable things which stop musicians getting anywhere in terms of fanbase and income. Today though, I want to look at something slightly different. There are a number of musicians out there who are either earning a profit from…
It’s no secret that many musicians fail to hit the aims they set for their music careers. Whether the aim is to play sell out tours, earn a full time living from music, or getting known on a much wider scale. By why is this? Why do musicians fail? Below I’ll look at 7 things…
Hi guys, just a quick one today. I’ve randomly picked the winners of the Music Fan Gate competition myself and Andrew Apanov set up last week, and they are as follows: Winner Of The Fan Gate 2.0 ‘With Setup’ Version: @jacobleemusic Winners Of The Fan Gate 2.0 ‘Self-Served’ version: @GotStyle4Dayz @VeylreMusic @CynthiaLove639 Congratulations guys, you’ll…
When it comes to songwriting, I’m often asked if lyrics have to rhyme. After all, a big emphasis is usually made on how good your rhymes are, especially in the rap genre. The truth is however, no, your lyrics don’t have to rhyme. It’s perfectly possible to make a good song without any of your…
One thing I’ve found from talking to literally thousands of musicians during my time as a music adviser, is many find it hard to dedicate much time to music. Other things in life often ‘get in the way.’ Work, family, and other commitments are all things that need to be done, but can stop you…
I’m sure there aren’t many singers who would turn down chart positions and a full time living from their songs. That said, it’s not easy to get to this stage, and it can often take a while till you’re earning even a part time living from your music. Did you know though that you could…
Please Do Not Enter, Competition Closed, Winners Announced Good news, I’ve teamed up with Dotted Music founder Andrew Apanov to get you some top freebies! Specifically, one of his flagship products, the Music Fan Gate 2.0! About The Prize (Value $136) You can check out what the Music Fan Gate 2.0 is and why you…
Hey guys, today I’m going to look at whether you should use a home recording studio or a professional studio when it comes to recording your songs. ‘Recording songs’ can come in many different forms though, so specifically I’ll be looking at which you should use in each of these situations: When recording vocals of…