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DIY Deconstructed: The Anatomy Of A Do-It-Yourself Music Video
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Music videos are an important way for independent artists to promote their music and image, but the prospect of making one often presents significant financial barriers. Here we hear from some experts on how it can be done professionally, with minimal time and money invested. Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Creating a music video in two days for less than $60 CD Baby’s own Brad (a.k.a. Wockenfuss) and Tony just made an awesome music video for Brad’s single ...
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6 Booking Mistakes That Make Your Band Look Unprofessional
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First impressions are always important, and never more so than when working to secure a gig. Maintaining professionalism is hugely important at this stage, and in order to do so it is critical to avoid these six mistakes. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Any time you talk with a promoter, booking agent, or venue, you should strive for professionalism. You can, of course, get a little more casual with your conversations. But your initial attempt at securing ...
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5 Ideas to Promote Your Music During the Holidays
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As with many industries, the holiday season is one of the best times of year for music sales, and although high profile albums tend to take in much of this money, independent artists can also take advantage of the season to give their own music an extra push, as well as set themselves up for a successful new year. Guest Post by Lauren Gill on the Sonicbids Blog The holiday season is a big time for the music industry. Twenty ...
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The Most Overlooked Elements In An Artists’ Digital Presence
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When it comes to developing your online presence as a band or artist, professionalism is key, and will help you to stand out from the herd. This article outlines some useful rules to implement when it comes to the type and frequency of your posts, and how to keep them looking polished and professional. Guest Post by Tyler Allen on TuneCore 10 years ago you wouldn’t have been reading this blog. Because even just a decade ago, the digital landscape that we use daily was ...
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Being "Seen": How To Maximize Your Album's Online Visibility
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For independent artists, making your music available in online stores and on streaming services is relatively easy, but gaining any kind of online visibility outside of friends and family is often quite a challenge. Here we offer some advice on what steps you should take to broaden the digital reach of your music. Guest Post by Mike McDearmon on Soundfly Got your band’s new album on Spotify? Great! That’s the easy part… You are a musician, and perhaps you’re in a band that already ...
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Ask A Publicist: What Top 3 Qualities Do You Look For In A Band?
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A publicist in the music business isn't going to team up with just anyone, and certain behaviors can cause a band to quickly get written off. Here, a publicist explains three qualities which she will seek out when considering partnering with a band or artist. Guest Post by Amy Sciarretto on the Sonicbids Blog As a publicist, what qualities [do] I look for in a band above all else? That's actually easier to narrow down than you might think. But ...
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Eight Music Performance Concepts You Should Apply To Your Live Show
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For those looking to up the level of crowd engagement at their next gig, here are eight useful tips that can help your time on stage stand out and remain memorable to your audience after the show has ended. Guest Post by Chris Robley on The DIY Musician Last weekend at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference, we got to watch live music producer Tom Jackson give The New York Rock a complete onstage makeover. Over the course of 1.5 hours, Tom helped the band transform ...
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