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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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2021 Holiday Marketing & Content Guide for Artists

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Leonard Patterson of Artist Collective AKA @ac_leonardp.

 

Holiday Marketing - Artist Collective


"Regardless of the true meaning of the holidays, one thing is universal. People will flock to the stores, click on shiny objects, and buy. the. stuff. Whether or not you have “stuff” to sell already, here are a few easy-to-implement marketing, content, and planning ideas to help prepare you for the season."

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7 Tips to Help You Finish Your Tracks

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by Martin Kristiansen, founder of HomeStudioIdeas.com.

 

"Getting stuck on unfinished tracks is probably one of the most common issues for producers. I think we all can agree that starting a new track is so much easier than putting the finishing touches on an existing project. Today I want to share 7 tips that you can use to achieve some closure on your music-making. Let’s dive right in!"

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Pre-Promotion is Key for a Successful Crowdfunding Run

Posted: Aug 24, 2020

Category: Fundraising

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**Guest post by Nicole Hoglund, Managing Director of Bandtwango, the premier crowdfunding platform for country music artists.

 

"There are always elements that can lead to an artist having a successful campaign. From choosing the right incentives for their audience, shooting for a realistic monetary goal, and to having an engaged fanbase all help, however there is one element that we know is the most important one for artists to succeed, pre-promotion of their campaign."

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Smash any goal for 2015 using the Seinfeld Strategy

Posted: Feb 9, 2015

Category: Career Goals

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**Guest post from the DIY Musician Blog.

 

"Jerry Seinfeld is arguably one of the most successful comedians of our time...So how did he do it? The answer is actually much simpler than you may think and it’s a proven method to helping you effectively smash any goal you set for 2015."

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Why Your Acoustic Show Doesn't Have to Suck

Posted: Jun 16, 2014

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars.

 

"So many artists forget about and fail to take advantage of what makes an acoustic show in a small venue so important to building a fan base. The audience is close to you. The setting is intimate. The audience can see you expressing emotions with your eyes and face. Yet so few actually capitalize on the opportunity." Read on to find out how you can...

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10 Things Artists Often Overlook

Posted: Oct 28, 2013

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Brian Penick, author of Musicians' Desk Reference and Touring Musician, as featured on Billboard.com.

 

1. Reality Check! (Setting Milestones + Goals) 2. Proper Merch Mentality 3. Take Care Of Yourself First - Initial Self-Servicing...

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