Ah yes, the mythical life of an independent musician. Mastermind your own creative vision, call all the shots, and get free reign over your art … [Read More...] about Real Life Challenges of the Indie Musician
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How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
The Cruel Reality Every Touring Musician DreadsWe've all been there - innocently doom-scrolling social media when BAM, another gut-punch update … [Read More...] about How To Maintain Peace Of Mind On Tour
A Deep Dive Into The World Of Music Licensing
Alright, let's dive into the twisted maze of music licensing. We're talking the whole nine yards of sync licensing, mechanical licensing, and public … [Read More...] about A Deep Dive Into The World Of Music Licensing
How to Attract Listeners with Facebook & Instagram Ads
Have no idea how to set up to attract listeners with Facebook ads? You're leaving money on the table. In today's digital age, Facebook and Instagram … [Read More...] about How to Attract Listeners with Facebook & Instagram Ads
The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Marketing as a musician today can already be tough and, we get it, musicians are busy. But social media marketing can be a cheap and easy blessing in … [Read More...] about The Best Social Media Marketing Tips for Musicians
Album Art Secrets: Make Your Music Visually Memorable
Want to make your album art as memorable as your music? Your album cover is the visual gateway to the music, and it's crucial to create something that … [Read More...] about Album Art Secrets: Make Your Music Visually Memorable
Music Rookie Podcast
The Best Insider Tips for BandCamp
This week on The Music Rookie Podcast, Rachel has a conversation with J. Edward Keyes who is the Editorial Director for BandCamp. They discuss the benefits of using Bandcamp as a direct to consumer platform for musicians. With their editorial arm, BandCamp Daily, and their plethora of artist’s tools, the independent platform gives their users unique ways to connect with fans and allows them to actually make money from their art. We highlight all of the special features that users sometimes overlook. Plus, Jedward gives away a way to pitch Bandcamp’s editors that not many users … [Read More...] about The Best Insider Tips for BandCamp
The Best Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy
A conversation with Alyssa DeHayes, who is a publicist and media relations specialist for record labels, festivals and independent artists at Riot Act Media. She loves demystifying PR and marketing strategies in one-on-one consulting sessions for artists and labels who aren’t quite ready for a full publicity campaign. She spends her lunch hour twice a week teaching music publicity and promotion at The University of Georgia’s Music Business Program, and volunteers for Girls Rock Athens.We'll discuss the value of PR for artists in 2021, managing growth over the course of your … [Read More...] about The Best Secrets Behind Music PR and Release Strategy