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Nine Quick Tips To Take A Music Career To The Next Level
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Musicians have no problem creating master plans to “rule the world," but they often fall short of seeing these plans through effectively. What an unfortunate waste of talent! As Ralph S. Larsen, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, said, “The best-thought-out plans in the world aren't worth the paper they're written on if you can't pull them off." Original Post Written By Bobby Borg On Sonicbids Blog Here are nine tips that just might help you accomplish your goals and get ...
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Four Smart Ways To Use Your Press Materials Better
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Most musicians know that songs, biographies, one-sheets, photographs, videos, press releases and interviews can all be used to help get gigs, blog reviews, radio play, endorsements, and so much more. But in what formats should these materials be submitted? Let’s review 4 possible options together with feedback from a few industry pros. Guest Post by Bobby Borg, author of Music Marketing for the DIY Musician 1. Physical Press Kit This involves gathering your bio, press release, cover letter, business card, and CDs ...
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The Three Biggest Reasons Why You Might Still Want To Sign With A Record Label
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Depending on who you talk to, the internet has either helped or hindered the music business. Some people think it's done both. Sure, sales are down and the economic paradigm continues to shift, but access to music has never been greater, vinyl sales continue to grow, and with such a low barrier to entry, it seems as if there are more new bands than ever. In spite of all of these varying factors, here are three reasons why signing a record deal ...
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Forming A Band As An LLC: A How-To Guide
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When you start making a bit more money as a band and get to the point where this is really your career, you need to start treating it like a job. Your band has become a company, and just like any other company, you need to organize yourself, deal with taxes, and protect yourself. Here is a How-To guide to set your band up as an LLC. Original Post Written By Dave Kusek on Sonicbids Blog You've put a lot of ...
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Three Ways Musicians Can Stand Out On Social Media
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Social media has become one of the most powerful self-promotional tools for all artists. But while many acts use social media like Facebook and Twitter to advertise new releases and upcoming shows, a few go the extra mile, upping their statuses as fan-friendly by interacting with others or posting clever content. Original Post By Bobby Moore on Sonicbids Blog 1. Get comical Some of the most popular social media accounts run by musicians gained traction through humor. While there are ...
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Not Getting The Media Coverage You Want? Go Get It!
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Getting press coverage should be easy in the digital age, right? WRONG! Check out today's article to see how not much has changed in the world of Public Relations when it comes to your music career. Today we live in a world where we can do everything ourselves, especially when it comes to the music industry. We can google how to find the right photographer. We can be our own marketers thanks to the power of social media. Because of ...
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Getting People To Come To Your Show On A Weeknight
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Any band that's toured at least once knows that attendance at shows varies not only city by city, but also day by day. Scheduling events is tough enough, and sometimes getting a slot at 9:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night simply cannot be avoided, and yet you're expected to bring in the crowds. So, what's a band to do? Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on Sonicbids Blog You need to sell tickets and make bookers and venue managers happy, but who wants to ...
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3 Signs That You're In Good Hands With Your Music Publicist (Or Not)
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Have you ever worked with a publicist you weren’t sure was telling you the truth? Did you spend a lot of money with very little evidence of what was being done? Did you feel excuses were being made for why things weren't moving? Guest Post by Janelle Rogers on Sonicbids Blog The truth is that publicity coverage is tough even for the most veteran publicists, especially if you're a virtually unknown act. You want the publicist who will tell you what you need to hear ...
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