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A Musician's Guide to Best Use of Hashtags
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By Hugh McIntyre from the SonicBids Blog. Hashtags may seem like a silly bit of social media (and sometimes that’s exactly what they are), but they do serve an important purpose. They help people see what’s going on and what some of the big topics of discussion are. They can also be useful in finding out who's interested in a certain topic or event. If you’re lucky enough to get your hashtag trending, it can quickly snowball until even those ...
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The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 5
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Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way we work as musicians and how to move in the future. This is the 5th part. Each part is linked at the end of ...
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The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 4
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Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way we work as musicians and how to move in the future. This is the 4th part. Each part is linked at the end of ...
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6 Steps to Building True Music Industry Connections
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By Christiana Usenza from the Sonicbids Blog. In any field, “who you know" often counts more than “what you know." This is especially true in the music industry – an ever-shrinking pool of people that exemplifies the proverbial “small world." Now, more than ever, it's important to not only build your list of contacts, but also make true connections with fellow folks in the biz. A true connection vs. a contact A contact is someone you know through someone else, or ...
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The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 3
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Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way we work as musicians and how to move in the future. This is the 3rd part. Each part is linked at the end of ...
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A Musician's Guide to MailChimp
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MailChimp is one of the more popular options for musicians' email newsletters. It has a free tier and offers a wide range of tools and features for the pro music marketer. Like a number of smart web companies that offer services for broad markets, MailChimp has a guide to using MailChimp for Music. It combines general features musicians might find useful along with some specific to music that were new to me. Mailchimp for Musicians The MailChimp for Music guide ...
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5 Tips for Marketing Music with a Comprehensive Social Media Strategy
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By Kathleen Parrish from the SonicBids Blog. If you've been keeping up with the Sonicbids blog lately, you already know that a strong online presence as a musician is crucial for gaining fans and exposure. Utilizing a smart social media strategy will help your band stand out, especially if you’re updating your pages regularly and connecting with your fans. With the various social networking sites out there, it can be overwhelming to find a plan and stick to it across ...
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The Problems Musicians Face and How to Solve Them, PT. 2
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Written by Tommy Darker, originally published in The Musicpreneur. Travelling the world and chatting with fellow aspiring artists reveals astounding insights about the future of music. Here’s the deal: we think we all face different problems, but the reality reveals the opposite. I will share one of these insights, explaining what it means for the way we work as musicians and how to move in the future. This is the 2nd part. Each part is linked at the end of ...
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