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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]