Want to know how to promote your music on a budget? Well you’re in luck, as today we’re going to give you a load of ideas on doing just that! This is a beginner level guide, so if you read through it and know most of the tips, please also check out our slightly more…
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So you’ve just written or composed a great song or beat, and you want to know how to copyright music. Well look no further, as below I’ll be telling you everything you need to know about copyrighting music. There are three levels of copyright you can apply to your music: Low level music copyright, Medium…
Ok, so you’ve mastered beat making and sold a few beats to your friends around the city. Now that you feel confident in your ability to produce professional tracks, you want to expand and sell your beats on the internet. Well it’s really not that hard to do, as you have plenty of sites dedicated…
Hey guys, today we’re going to share with you some creative songwriting tips and exercises that will help take your songwriting skills to the next level. We all know that the creative spark strikes whenever it strikes. Sometimes you get good song ideas in the shower, in the car, or at three in the morning…
Getting an outside company to press up your CDs can be expensive. While it will often give you the best results in terms of quality, sometimes the budget just won’t be there in the early stages of your music career. At a time like this, if you’re making a mixtape for example, you may want…
Note: While this guide was written in 2013, it’s still relevant today, in 2015. Hey you sexy musicians, it’s 2013 and we’re still here! I hope 2012 was a good year for you and your music career. I know some of you just started out last year and are getting your feet wet in the…
In this guide we’ll look at how to prepare for a gig. This guide will be useful whether you’re preparing for your first gig, or you’ve done a few before. If you are a musician or singer and want to showcase your talents, performing at your first show can be pretty scary. Many aspiring musicians…
Ok, so today we’re going to talk about how to fund your music career. If you’ve been in this game for a while, you’ll know that making music isn’t cheap. Costs constantly arise, such as buying studio time, the cost of equipment and instruments, and investing in your music marketing education. If you’ve got a…
Question: Should I start my own clothing line as a musician? If you’re a musician who’s also into fashion, it may have crossed your mind to make your own clothes. After all, there are a load of musicians that have successfully went on to launch their own clothing brand, and done very well from this….
Note: While this guide is called ‘How To Make A App For Musicians, it is really suitable for anyone looking to make a cheap app, regardless of what you want to promote on it. So, read on for all the details… Want to know how to make a app for your music career? Well read…
Question: Should musicians play for free? This is the age old question, and one that will get different answers depending on who you ask. Sometimes playing gigs for free can be beneficial, while other times is can actually reduce your chances of getting paid for gigs. From what I’ve seen, it’s best to take gigs…
Want to know how to be a DJ? Well look no further, as that’s exactly what we’re going to show you how to do in today’s guide! Becoming a DJ requires technical expertise and a dedication to music as a whole. DJs come in all shapes and sizes, from music specialists who work for radio…
This is a continuation of our last guide How To Build A List For Musicians. In that guide we looked at why you need to start building a mailing list for yourself as a musician, and how you can get started on doing that asap. In this guide however, we’re going to look at what…