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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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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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It’s Time to Change Lanes to Reach Your Music Career Goals

Posted: Jan 31, 2022

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Eric Todd of YFM, The Big Break Solution.

 

"Once upon a time, back in the 80’s the world was chock full of record labels, both major and indie, limited to a single one-way street to success. It wasn’t good, it wasn’t bad, it just was what it was...No one could imagine that we’d be living in the Bizarro World in 2022 (on so many levels), where the exact opposite is true. Today, only a few big labels exist, but there is now a multi-lane superhighway to find success, by whatever success means to the artist. It’s not good, it’s not bad, it just is what it is."

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Embracing Change

Posted: Jan 24, 2022

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post written by Logan Crowell, Founder & President of HOME, Helping Our Music Evolve.

 

Lao Tzu Quote


"The combination of new technologies, outdated systems, and the global pandemic have ushered in a rate of change that far exceeds any other period in recorded human history. AND IT SEEMS TO KEEP SPEEDING UP. So what do we do about it? We become more flexible… more adaptable… more malleable in our way of thinking..."

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How To Be An Independent Artist Successfully

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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

 

How To Be An Independent Artist Successfully


"Releasing songs as an independent artist is pretty easy thanks to technology. 50 years back, you'd be out of luck for the most part, but now is the best time to thrive as a musician or artist without having to rely on a label! The main thing about being independent is that you want to make sure you're always growing and learning when it comes to music industry knowledge. You are in charge of your career and will not have any big-money company backing you or guiding you."

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How To Find Your Audience Outside Your Country

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post by Kate Polishchuk, expert on the Russian and CIS music market, founder and CEO of Wool Music & steezy.


"Every artist at some point of their career meets a need to expand the geography of their listeners. For some it will be a natural development of an already successful career, and for some it will be a necessity caused by small market opportunities in the terms of a particular genre in the country of their residence. Regardless of what your current situation is, I would like to share my overview on international expansion for musical artists, so as its advantages for your career and some things that you will have to keep in mind while “conquering the world” =)."

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Afraid to Upload: Overcoming Artistic Anxiety

Posted: Aug 30, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Hovey Otis.

 

Hovey Otis


"Now that bars, venues and festivals are opening up, we as musicians are hungry to hit the stage. But, lots of musicians (myself included) had a rocky 2020. Here are a few tips to reignite your creative flow, collaborate, start recording, and get back into the music world!"

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What Booking Agents Won't Tell You About Booking Gigs | ft. Kyle Weber of Indie on The Move

Posted: Aug 9, 2021

Category: Show Booking

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**Guest post from Vinnie Hines, Co-Owner of Artist Collective AKA @ac_vinnie.

 

MICPODCAST Show Booking 2021


"Kyle Weber of Indie On The Move is one of the most seasoned booking experts in the country!...We've truly recommended this super affordable platform to countless artists and use it ourselves regularly...In this episode, you'll get a clear vision of the booking landscape in 2021 and beyond with some great tactics to be seen!"

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Know A Broke or Burnt-Out Musician? Share These 5 Websites With Them

Posted: Aug 2, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Nick Voorhees, founder of Melody Nest.

 

5 Websites Melody Nest
"It’s absurd to think that the “starving musician” stereotype proves to be true more often than not. Producing, composing, and engineering songs to a professional standard is inherently valuable because thought-provoking sound is necessary to the human experience, but many musicians find themselves broke regardless. It’s usually not due to a lack of talent or drive, but because musicians tend to be un-blissfully ignorant of the abundance of digital opportunities available within their electronic reaches. It doesn’t have to be this way."

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EVERY BAND forgets these 10 CRUCIAL items! | Words of Fang #20

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

Category: Touring

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

 

10 Crucial Items - Fang


"I've been playing shows FOREVER, yet I ALMOST NEVER see bands bringing these 10 ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL items to their shows! Make your life on the road 100% better by keeping these ten items at the ready!"

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Lessons I Learned From Starting A Record Label

Posted: Jun 21, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post from Marcus Welch, President & CEO of Quadio.

 

Marcus Welch


"There are so many talented creators out there who could benefit from the help a label provides - many, many more than you think...finding one another in the vast sea of musicians can be hard. On top of that, the right choice for an artist might be to go at it independently - which is a totally viable strategy for some, and can be leveraged in all kinds of ways with a creative enough approach."

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Looking for a Champion

Posted: Apr 19, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Clark Colborn, progressive hard rock guitarist.

 

Clark Colborn


"Lately I have been studying the paths that successful bands and solo musicians have followed to get to the pinnacle of their careers, thinking that if I understand what worked for them then maybe I can create a similar path for myself...the goal in researching these musicians is to find out how they were introduced to that larger audience, and I have discovered there are two main factors that every single one of these artists has in common."

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How to Stay In the Music Industry Despite Turbulent Times

Posted: Mar 8, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post from Justin Paul, music/career coach, A&R, DJ, and producer.

 

Justin Paul Pool


"The pandemic has hurt all artists, even larger acts had to cancel tours. Ultimately what we're talking about is that there has been loads of money lost for the artist, for the promoters, also for the sound engineers, light engineers, stage crew, food vendors, security, stage techs, drivers, venues, and merchandise sales in live music. Furthermore, the pandemic has created a lot of self-doubt and uncertainty for artists. Some artists are now thinking about shifting to a different career or creating side hustles. Multiple income streams are the way to go even during normal times."

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JUST SAY NO! | Words of Fang #32

Posted: Dec 21, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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

 

Just Say No Words With Fang


"Kids, if a stranger in full armor comes up offering you free band advice, you know what to say, right? JUST SAY NO!"

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20 Tips for a Successful Tour as an Independent Artist (Part 1)

Posted: Nov 2, 2020

Category: Touring

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**Guest post written by Hudson Moore, originally posted on DigitalTourBus.com.

 

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"I’ve been a touring independent artist for 10 years. I’ve booked, advanced, produced, and promoted almost every headline show I’ve ever played. I still have a long way to go, but I’ve been fortunate to play some amazing shows to fans across the US and over the years I’ve picked up a few tried and true tips and strategies that have helped me that will hopefully add value to you as well. So without further ado..."

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Use What You Already Have to Create Great Music

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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

 

Use What You Have - Legit Musician


"Let’s face it, we all want to have a professional studio in our backyard filled with all the best gear. This is not possible for even the most successful musicians out there. For the indie musician, this dream is even farther off than we can imagine. That shouldn’t stop you from creating music, however. You need to think of ways to use the stuff you already have around you to create the music you love."

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WHAT I LEARNED from International Touring - Words of Fang #16

Posted: Feb 10, 2020

Category: Touring

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

 

Words With Fang 16


"Episode 16 of Words of Fang. Eventually, your band will be faced with the daunting task of touring outside of your home country. Here are some Dos and Don'ts about DIYing your cross-country-conquest!"

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Is there ANY REASON to BE A MUSICIAN!? - Words of Fang #15

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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

 

Words of Fang #15


"Episode 15 of Words of Fang featuring John McLucas, discusses some of the positive aspects of being in a band."

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Persistence Wins The Game

Posted: Dec 16, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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

 

Persistence - Scott Aumann


"Most successful musicians...had a goal and did what they needed to do in order to achieve it. Lots of talented people give up too soon...Nothing comes easy and it usually takes many years to get to a point where you become successful. Remember, persistence wins the game."

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Music Business After Dark Ep 1: Why is it So Hard to Get a Good Manager?

Posted: Sep 16, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Jeff Lysyczyn, music industry veteran, educator, and creator of Music Business After Dark.

 

Jeff Lysyczyn - MBAD Episode 1


"The first episode of Music Business After Dark, a series of informative vlogs by music industry veteran and educator Jeff Lysyczyn."

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THIS IS YOUR MOTHER SPEAKING! - Part 3

Posted: Aug 12, 2019

Category: Health

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**Guest post written by Electra (The Rock-n-Roll Health Chick), an Integrative Health and Nutrition Consultant and Coach, specializing in the health of musicians.

 

Electraland Radio


"Bad mental health robs us of enjoying our lives or caring about what we’re eating and drinking. Bad mental health can also cause disease and makes us feel worse all over. So, I’d really like you to work on all of the health tips I mentioned, including this one! After all, your mind runs the whole show!"

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THIS IS YOUR MOTHER SPEAKING! - Part 1

Posted: Jul 29, 2019

Category: Health

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**Guest post written by Electra (The Rock-n-Roll Health Chick), an Integrative Health and Nutrition Consultant and Coach, specializing in the health of musicians.

 

Electraland Radio


"Even when you’re a rock god, your mental and physical health can go either way. We all need a little help sometimes. So, I’m going to share the Top Three valuable and doable actions that will help you think and feel your best while you’re on the road, playing a gig, practicing in your room or just watching your favorite band. If you don’t take care of your body and mind, you won’t be able to think, write, perform or live well."

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Writing Lyrics With Depth

Posted: Apr 23, 2019

Category: Songwriting

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**Guest post written by Chris Huff, originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog.

 

Writing Lyrics W Depth


"If you are interested in writing lyrics with depth, you need a deep artistic well to draw from. All output requires input, and as a lyricist, I recommend you begin with words."

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Get Other People To Do The Dirty Work For You!

Posted: Oct 15, 2018

Category: Delegate Responsibilities

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

 

Get others to do work - Legit Musician


"Nobody ever has enough time to do everything they want to do. That’s a fact! Most of us want to do more, but can’t seem to find enough hours in a day to do it. That’s why we all need to focus on the really important stuff and just do those items. Get other people to do the dirty work for you!"

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5 Reasons You Should Release Music On Vinyl Records

Posted: Jul 23, 2018

Category: Digital vs. Physical

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**Guest post written by Sylvia of Vinyl Price Comparison Search, previously featured on MusicGoat.com.

 

5 Reasons You Should Release Vinyl - Music Goat


"Vinyl is back on the (turn)table as a means for new artists to get their musical message out there. And vinyl record shops and online stores are even making a revival. But if you’re an up ‘n comer is it worth putting your needle on the groove, when there are cheaper and easier options at your fingertips? Let’s take a spin around this complex issue…."

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