You’re seeing the competition rise above the crowd, and you’re starting to wonder why you’re not breaking through too. Does it have something to do with their skill or ability? Their style or their looks? Their sense of humor, or how much money they have to put towards their music career? Their network of connections?…
When you first start playing guitar, everything is so new that you might feel a little overwhelmed. There’s so much to learn! The pain in your wrist and the torn skin on your fingers is probably new. Also, you’ve probably never tried training your fingers to do such meticulous movements before. In spite of that,…
There are certain opportunities available to you as a musician where you live right now, though there are probably both upsides and downsides to being where you are. However, maybe you can’t help but wonder if the grass isn’t greener just over the hill. And, maybe, you’re a little scared too. Now that you’re getting…
As with finding the right band mates, there’s a certain chemistry that can occur between a studio engineers and an artist. The ideal situation is to find a recording studio where that certain “magic” can take place. Of course, fit isn’t just about how well you work with others. There are several other factors to…
Yo, TJ Bear here. It’s never been easier to be a rapper, and the over-saturation in the rap scene is a testament to this fact. There’s more rappers floating around per capita than ever before. Why wouldn’t there be? The cost and difficulty of resources and accessibility to the rap game is at an all-time…
Today we’re going to look at how to improve stage presence for singers. No matter how good your guitarist is at shredding, no matter how crazy your bass player’s hair is, no matter how quirky your drummer’s personality is, eyes tend to be drawn to the centerpiece of the stage, which is almost always the…
Singing while playing guitar is no easy feat. In fact, some of the most talented players can start making mistakes when singing is involved. You might have spent your music career looking at your instrument, either for confidence or out of habit. Because of this, taking your eye off it can result in missed notes…
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…
Ever felt the uncomfortable feeling of squeezing in your throat as you’ve attempted to belt out one of your fave tunes? And then been horrified as the sound of a strangled cat came hurtling out of your mouth? Welcome to the world of every singer on the planet! Songbird, you are not alone. Over a…
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…
This is an excerpt from David Andrew Wiebe’s new eBook, The New Music Industry: Adapting, Growing, and Thriving in The Information Age, a guide that covers a wide range of topics – blogging, podcasting, social media, video marketing, and more. It’s aim is to help you start scaling your individual mountain to music career success….