I’ve just finished reading a post over at Tunecore about a musician named Mindy Smith. In it, she mentions that she had been part of a major record label for seven years, but eventually decided to go it alone. She has since released some of her material independently, and has continued making sales of her…
OK, so I know the music industry can be expensive to get involved in. While we often look for free ways to do the things we need to do, some things are simply not possible to skimp on. Some of these things are studio time, any needed instruments, distributing and promoting your music, etc. So…
As I’m sure many of you know, having a website is important for any business. It can bring you in customers, raise awareness of anything you have going on, and generally build trust with the people you want to ‘impress’. Oh yer, and it can increase your income. As a musician, the same things apply….
So, you have this quality new song you’ve just recorded, and you’re convinced that the world needs to hear this modern day work of art. Is it worth sending it to a record label to see if they want to sign it for a single deal? Or what about sending in a longer demo to…
I was reading this post by Graham Cochrane over at The Recording Revolution the other day, and it really highlighted something I’ve been thinking for a while. In it he specifically talks about microphones, and whether or not using a $1000 microphone will make your voice sound ten time better then using a $100 microphone….
While I’ve already shared guides about getting gigs and things you should be doing when trying to get your band booked, I haven’t yet shared those things you should avoid doing at all costs. Saying the right things to event organizers won’t count for anything if you also make mistakes that will make them not…
So, you’ve just made a load of tunes and they’re ready to be put together into a mixtape. But wait, something’s missing. You need that killer DJ to host it and make everything come together. But how do you go about getting on the air? This is what we’re going to look at today. By…
Hey guys, I’ve a very special guide for you here today. I’ve manage to secure much sort after knowledge from Andy Lykens, a man very experienced in the world of music licensing! As you may know, music licensing can be very profitable and is well worth pursuing. So if you’ve ever wanted to get your…
Important: Please read ALL of this post before you submit the form in this guide. Not doing so will mean you apply for a cover wrong and won’t get one. Hey guys, I’m extremely excited to let you know that for a limited time, I’m making musicians like you free 3D versions of your CD…
As a musician, choosing whether you should be a solo artist or team up with others is a choice you’ll have to make at some point. Should you go it alone and let all the attention (and work) fall on your shoulders? Or should you continue your musical journey with a bunch of like minded…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to get your music on Shazam you’re in luck. Today we’ve got a interview of Jon Davies, the partnerships manager at this cutting edge company. Not only does he show you ways to get your music on Shazam, but he also shares tips on making it as an…
Shaun Letang: If you’re still new to networking in the music industry and want to know how to get started with this process, you’re in luck. I’ve managed to secure an exclusive guide on the subject from Jonathan Bond, a marketing assistant over at www.musicgateway.net. He gives some good tips for getting started with networking,…
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to become a full time musician, you’re in luck. Today not only am I going to share with you a typical ‘day in the life’ of five full time musicians, but I’m also going to show you the common traits they all share. With this information, you should…
Fact: The things which get your name out there as a musician won’t always be the same things which make you the most money. In fact, they often aren’t! I’m sure you’ve heard of musicians who are doing well in terms of getting their name out there, yet aren’t really making any meaningful money from…
Hey guys, this is another guide aiming to make you more money from your music career! Today I’ve got some really top advice for you from a friend of mine Ches Christian. Ches is a musician who’s managed to make a full time living from his music, and he’s agreed to share with you a…