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Why Practicing and Rehearsing are NOT the Same Things

Posted: Jul 25, 2022

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

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"Every musician should get into a habit of practicing and rehearsing. Some people think these are two words for the same thing. Practice and rehearsal are not the same things. You need to know the difference so you can do both properly."

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How to use landing pages to build your email list

Posted: Jul 19, 2022

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Haley McCarthy of Bandzoogle.

 

Landing Pages - BZ


"A landing page is the perfect combination of creativity and action, allowing you to gain more fans and build a lasting relationship...As a musician, you can cater to this part of the fan experience with well-crafted newsletters...To build your mailing list, you can create a custom landing page on your music website to capture fan emails. But what is a landing page and how do you encourage fans to sign up for your mailing list? Let’s explore how to use the email opt-in landing page to build your email list!"

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10 Ways to Fail as an Independent Artist - Episode 267

Posted: Jul 12, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by David Andrew Wiebe, founder & CEO at The Music Entrepreneur HQ.

 

10 Ways to Fail


"So, normally I talk about frameworks for success, just like in the last episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. This episode is going to be a little different. What follows is a framework for failure. Now, this might seem a little strange, but by the end of it, I think you will begin to see how powerful an exercise it can be...Let’s get into this."

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Make You A Better & More Efficient Musician

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Brad Johnson, a musician and producer from Southern California. When he isn’t spending time with his wife and kids at the beach, he is helping songwriters and musicians at Song Production Pros.

 

AI - Song Production Pros


"We live in the age of singles and playlists, and the more music you release, the better your chances of getting discovered. With tools at our fingertips to self-publish, self-promote, and stay connected to our fans, most musicians' most significant challenge is staying creative and finishing projects. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can come in to help. AI is still in its early stages for creative applications. However, there are several innovative products to leverage AI and help you break through creative barriers and make more music quickly..."

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5 Networking Tips For Musicians

Posted: Jun 28, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Vampr Publishing, originally featured in their blog.

 

"Networking is essential for any musician. Whether you are just starting out or you have been playing music for years, this can help you build relationships with other musicians, industry professionals and fans. Networking is also a great way to take advantage of opportunities and to get your music career off the ground...For artists who are just starting out, this can be a daunting task. However, there are some simple tips that can help you get started. Here, we will take a look at 5 networking tips for musicians that will help you get ahead in the music industry."

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Be Careful! The Big Bad Spotify Playlisters Wolves Are On The Loose!

Posted: Jun 21, 2022

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post by One Submit, the ultimate music submission platform.

 

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"Spotify is one of the biggest online platforms for streaming and promoting music in 2022. Spotify currently has an astonishing 406m active users and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Spotify has created an amazing platform for indie artists to promote their music. Spotify’s success however, has led to the unfortunate establishment of Spotify playlist fraud and scams. From fake Spotify playlists to fake streams, there are many scams you should be aware of when using Spotify to promote your music."

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How Music Makes Money

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by David Andrew Wiebe, founder & CEO at The Music Entrepreneur HQ.

 

Howmusicmakesmoney


"Have you ever sat down to work out all the ways you could possibly make money with music? I have, and I was surprised at the sheer number of ways I came up with. If you’re new to the music business, then it’s not your fault that you don’t know all the secrets yet. So, in this guide we cover a variety of ways musicians make money."

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4 Pro Tricks That Will Make Your Live Show Recordings Sound Amazing

Posted: Jun 7, 2022

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Brad Johnson, a musician and producer from Southern California. When he isn’t spending time with his wife and kids at the beach, he is helping songwriters and musicians at Song Production Pros.

 

4 Pro Tips Live Show Recordings


"Have you ever listened to a modern live recording and wondered how the performers were so dialed in?...Perhaps you've tried doing a live recording of your own band and were horrified by the results...What is it that separates your live recordings from the pros? Is it that they are that much better? Well, not exactly...Let's dive in!"

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The Rules of Music Networking in 2022

Posted: May 31, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Greg Majewski, originally featured in CD Baby's DIY Musician blog.

 

Networking in 2022 - DIY Musician


"Unless you’re a true social butterfly, networking with promoters, bookers, members of the press and other pros in your scene is probably the most difficult part of being an indie musician. And that was before the pandemic caused worldwide anxiety about interacting with other humans. The past two years have impacted our industry in ways we’re still comprehending. We’re here to help you emerge from pandemic hibernation and get your networking back on track. Here are nine tips to connect with your peers in the music biz..."

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Why TikTok Is The Best Platform To Promote Your Music

Posted: May 24, 2022

Category: Social Media

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**Guest post by One Submit, the ultimate music submission platform.

 

"TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms to date. If you are an up & coming artist and want to know the best way to expose & promote your music on TikTok, you came to the right place...A massive benefit of using TikTok is that it brings with a sense of authenticity and creativity to its platform, which allows creators to explore and use their imagination to its fullest, with only minor limitations in place...The question I'm sure you are wondering is, “how do I upload a song on TikTok?”"

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Back to Basics: Why Create Smart Links For Your Music

Posted: May 17, 2022

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Feature.fm, an all-in-one music marketing solution to get more fans, boost streams, and grow your sales.

 

Why Create Smart Links


"Smart links are shareable URLs that automatically route fans to your music on their preferred streaming service. You can learn more about your fans by using a smart link because it tracks engagement analytics and it allows you to customize the landing page with your own artwork or music video."

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How To Grow Your Fanbase Beyond Social Media

Posted: May 10, 2022

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Cyber PR, originally featured on the Cyber PR Blog.

 

Grow FB Beyond Soc Med - Cyber PR
"As modern technology continues to advance, more and more artists and fans become reliant on the digital realm. Social media becomes the central ground. This triggers a domino effect where one artist starts a trend and the rest follow behind as they fall into the oversaturated crowd. Due to this over-saturation, it’s nearly impossible to generate enough attention to be big. For those who wish to follow a different path, there are other ways to stand out."

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Top 3 Types of Music Teams to Grow Your Business

Posted: May 4, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Evan Price of Artist Collective.

 

Need A Team - AC


"It's time to stop thinking you have to do this alone. Sometimes we all need a team, a coach, a mentor. It's just hard to admit it, and even then it can be hard to know what KIND of help to seek out. We get it. That's why this blog / video is for you. Here are 3 types of teams to consider if you're stuck and what to expect from each for your #musicbusiness."

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10 Things You Need to Stop Doing on Stage Immediately

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

10 Things to Stop - Legit Mus


"I have played many live shows where I have seen bands do some unprofessional things. A lot of these things are simple things that can be fixed. Most of them will improve your overall image as a professional musician. Some of them will improve your relationships with other bands as well. Here are 10 things you need to stop doing on stage immediately."

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Why you need physical music formats in 2022 and how to sell it.

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

Category: Merch

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**Guest post written by Atomic Disc, CD & Vinyl Manufacturing for musicians, by musicians.

 

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"After two years of pandemic lockdowns, some of us are starting to feel a glimmer of hope that gigs and tours will soon return to their pre-pandemic stages. With that comes the biggest opportunity for independent artists to sell physical formats of their music and merch. When people are at your show, all amped up and excited to finally be out to see live music, they want the experience to last, to take a little bit of it with them home. This is where the money is for indies."

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Crossing the border to the Great White North: A musician’s guide

Posted: Apr 11, 2022

Category: Touring

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**Guest post originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog.

 

Marcus Welch


"O Canada! So close… yet sometimes so far away. Music flows freely across the border, but there are times when musicians and instruments have a little more trouble. If you’re planning a trip to play music gigs in Canada, here’s some advice and a few online resources to help make your border crossing smooth and easy."

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The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to starting a famous band at 16 | Words of Fang #36

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Fang from Lords of the Trident, the most METAL band on earth!

 

Starting A Famous Band - Fang


"Well, the secret's out..."

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Pandemic Teachings: The Importance of Supplemental Income as a Musician

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Sam Saideman, co-founder of artist management and consultant agency Innovo Management.

 

"2020 wreaked havoc on everyone’s lives, however in my opinion, artists (and freelance creatives as a whole) took the brunt of it. Reminiscing now, it’s clear which artists figured it out and which didn’t, but I want to utilize this piece to discuss ways I saw artists adapt in the hopes that it helps readers dig back into YouTube (and other resources) to learn a part of the industry they didn’t know existed! It’s worth noting, these are not the only ways to build supplemental income or adapt, but merely a few to start with."

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How to sell a single from your music website (and why you should do it)

Posted: Mar 21, 2022

Category: Selling Music

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**Guest post written by Melanie Kealey of Bandzoogle.

 

How to sell a single - BZ


"Whether you’re an up and coming indie artist, or have a new album almost ready, releasing a single is a great way to create some momentum around your music. A single can not only get your fans excited, but can be pitched to press, radio, or playlists to build some buzz. Along with this, you should sell a single from your official website...Anyone who gets to your website is interested in finding out more about you - so make it a priority to pitch your single and the story behind it. Here’s how to prepare, release and sell a single from your music website."

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Why Does It Take So Long To Make Vinyl?

Posted: Mar 14, 2022

Category: Merch

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**Guest post written by Atomic Disc, originally featured on their blog.

 

Mid Year Music Sales


"Production times for vinyl used to be 2 to 3 months and labels and artists would plan their release campaigns around this. Now, we're looking at 10 to 14 months for vinyl runs...The total capacity of the roughly hundred vinyl pressing plants around the world is about 160 million records per year. The current demand, or orders in the cue, are between 320 and 400 million records...To make matters worse, every stage of the manufacturing process from producers of raw materials, printers of the vinyl packaging, pressing plants and transportation were hit with either shutdowns or slowdowns due to Covid restrictions."

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Top Tips For Traveling With Musical Instruments

Posted: Mar 7, 2022

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post written by James Peters of Musical Instrument Insurance in Ireland, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

Traveling w Musical Instruments


"Commercial air travel can be a stressful affair on a normal trip — and that counts double when you’re bringing along your musical instrument. Between airline rules and regulations, necessary equipment, and accessories, it can seem like an overwhelming ordeal. The good news is there is a way to travel with your beloved instrument without undue anxiety. So, in order to get from point A to point B with your instrument in one piece, follow these simple tips for a smooth and painless travel experience."

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How Patreon Alternative Fangage Helps You Create Better Fan Experiences

Posted: Mar 1, 2022

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by David Andrew Wiebe, previously featured on MusicGoat.com.

 

Fangage vs. Patreon


"Looking for a Patreon alternative to create a better fan experience by offering exclusive content? Had thoughts of selling content and paid subscriptions? Wish you had direct access to all your stats and fan data so you could market better? Interested in creating a profitable online fan club? And what if you could do all this on your own, brandable white-labeled website?"

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SMARTER Goals For Songwriters

Posted: Feb 22, 2022

Category: Career Goals

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**Guest post written by Eyvindur Karlsson, a singer-songwriter and songwriting coach who helps artists stop wasting time staring at a blank page and waiting for inspiration so they can write more songs of higher quality. He is passionate about coaching songwriters to help them get more great music out in the world and is the owner of the website Strongwriting.net.

 

Smarter Goals for Songwriters


"If you want to improve in any area, whether professionally or personally, goal setting is vital...when done right, goals help us to assess our progress and reassess if we get off track...In this article I'm going to cover the basics of goal setting, from a songwriter's perspective, and introduce you to the SMARTER framework of goal setting."

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3 Music Marketing Hacks You Should Know

Posted: Feb 14, 2022

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Anthony Pacheo, founder of ground-breaking marketing analytics platform PromoteKit.

 

PromoteKit


"As a marketing consultant, I get asked the golden question on the daily: what is the best way to market your music? The answer? There is no best way! The best way is the way that works for you. And that is exactly what we will be discovering together in this blog post. Here are 3 music marketing hacks you need to know before you release your next track."

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How To Get Noticed By A Record Label

Posted: Feb 7, 2022

Category: Career Goals

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**Guest post written by Yona Marie, originally featured in her blog.

 

Yona Marie - Noticed By Record Label


"Back in the day, you didn’t need much but talent and potential in order to grab the attention of an A&R or label scout. A huge amount of time and money from a label was invested into the artist development process for fresh acts that needed to be groomed for the music world. Now, with so much competition around, musical acts that bring a lot to the table usually outshine those who are talented but less prepared. Here are some tips that will help you reach the top of the ladder among other musicians and artists who are on the front lines for opportunities."

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