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Most Beautiful Arts, Music Residencies In North America and How To Apply
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For many working in a creative field, doing their best work necessities some combination of inspiration and solitude, something which artist residencies can help cultivate. Here we look at some of the best, most beautiful North American residencies available to creatives. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of Soundfly's Flypaper For many of us, creating works of art takes a certain level of inspiration and solitude — time to reflect and a surrounding environment that suits our mental well-being. Whether we’re composing, ...
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Guide To Promoting Your Next Show
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Playing a sold out show is one of the most rewarding feelings you get as an artist. But to get there requires planning and execution. This piece walks through every step of promoting a show from announcement to sellout. Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog Imagine showing up to a venue to play your show and seeing it jam packed with all your fans. Think about the energy in the room, the screaming fans who waited weeks ...
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Guide To Creating A Successful Artist Email Newsletter
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There are a number of factors that go in to crafting the perfect email newsletter, form making the title engaging enough to catch a reader's attention to making sure the content is interesting enough that they continue to subscribe. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 There’s a lot of thought that goes into creating an email newsletter that accomplishes the task of conveying your important information to your email list subscriber. For instance, if your title doesn’t attract ...
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4 Simple Tactics For Reaching Music Tastemakers
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While sharing your music has become easier, getting it into the ears of those who matter has become increasingly difficult. Here we look at four steps for how artists can make their music stand out and catch the interest of industry tastemakers. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Everyone wants to discover the next superstar artist, and every young artist wants to be the next big thing. We’ll help you stand out in four steps or less. Just make ...
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What Every Songwriter Needs To Know About The Music Licensing Collective
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A major component of the recently passed Music Modernization Act is a new entity known as the Music Licensing Collective (or MLC), designed to manage blanket licensing, gather money from streaming platforms, and payout revenue to copyright owner. Here we review some key things songwriters should know before the MLC goes into effect. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 One of the many aspects of the recently passed Music Modernization Act by Congress is what’s known as the ...
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Austin Musicians Test DipJar, A Digital Tip Jar
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Austin, Texas, is launching a DipJar pilot program that will let fans digitally tip their favorite musicians. The Music and Entertainment Division of the city’s economic development department has provided 10 artists with a DipJar, a device that allows fans to tip artists using a credit or debit card. The chosen artists will test the technology for six months and can collect tips at local live shows or while on tour, according to the Austin American-Statesman. City officials say they hope the ...
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Why 'Fake It Till You Make It' Is Smart Advice
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With a few important exceptions, nobody likes a loser. This is doubly true for those musicians looking to cultivate a following via social media. Here we look at how artists can present a successful-seeming before without also coming across as inauthentic. Guest post by Elise Occhino of Soundfly's Flypaper People like shiny new things. Whether it’s a new car, a dream vacation, or a new piece of equipment, people love to show the world that they’re “winning.” And others will ...
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Artist's Guide To Reaching The Right Audience On SoundCloud
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Sharing your music with the world has changed dramatically since the days of busking, with developments in online tech making instant distribution an easy reality. Currrently, SoundCloud is one of the most artist-friendly platforms available- but how can you use it to reach the right audience for your music? Guest post from Promoly Nowadays, sharing your music to the world doesn’t have to entail busking on the streets with a bag full of mixtapes. Thanks to technology and the internet, ...
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