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Music Distribution In The Age Of Smartphones
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Sound recording is younger than you might think- it was only invented around 130 years ago. Over this time, it has evolved from physical to magnetic, then digital, ultimately losing the need for a physical medium. Today, the majority of sound recordings, no matter if they are speeches, noises or online slots to fit music genres, exist as strings of ones and zeroes in cyberspace, so to say. And the means through which they reach the listener have also evolved. Physical ...
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7 Essential Social Media Tips For Musicians And Bands
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Bands and artists that cultivate a strong presence on social media tend to see significant opportunity in their ability to connect with industry influencers, and reach out to fans directly to sell music and merchandise. Here we detail seven key tips for growing on social media. Guest post by Monica of socialgrowr.com Musicians and bands that maintain a presence on social networking sites benefit immensely from the opportunities that social media presents. Through these sites, they can reach out to industry ...
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Great Tools That Make The Process Of Writing Music More Simple
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Any artist who has tried their hand at songwriting likely knows the struggle of composing a compelling melody, and may often give up in frustration before achieving success. Here we look at five valuable tools that can help artists in this creative endeavor. Guest post by Lucy Benton For a musician, a search for a melody that will conquer the hearts of millions of people is an everyday challenge. To find the desired sound, many musicians spend endless hours playing the ...
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New YouTube Monetization Policies, Pointers Drive Growth
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In this piece we look at some important tips on YouTube's updated monetization policies, as well as other important pointers and best practices for getting the most out the video sharing platform. Guest post by Jay Cook of the Orchard's The Daily Rind We’ve kept you up to date with the various changes YouTube has made to monetization over the past year, such as the new monetization icons, but this may be one of the biggest to date: As of February ...
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Why You Should Know Everything About Your YouTube Channel
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As an artist, effectively managing your YouTube channel is essential to building your online presence. Here we explore some often overlooked but nonetheless essential metrics for understanding and growing your YouTube channel. Guest post by Nicholas Salomone of DIY Musician The no-no of not knowing. Everyone gets a little boost from feeling like their channel is doing well, but what are your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs, for short)? Chances are, the main metrics you’re measuring for success are views and subscribers — ...
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How To Organize Your Music Industry Team
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As a entrepreneur in the music industry, it can be easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything yourself, a guaranteed recipe for burnout. Here we look at how to identify your various band member's strengths and let go of enough control to successfully delegate. Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of the ReverbNation Blog When I first started my company, I did everything myself. Emails, press releases, blog posts, social media posts, artist discovery, and a million ...
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How Good Is Your Artist Website?
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While having and keeping up with a band or artist website may seem easy enough, many music industry entrepreneurs struggle to do so. Having a solid website has become a must for artists however, and is essential for keeping your fans engaged and up-to-date. Guest post by Jesse Brede of the Symphonic Distribution Blog It seems pretty simple to have and maintain an artist website, right? Truth is, it’s not always so easy for everyone. Being in the industry, I’ve ...
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