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3 Scientific Tips For Making More Money From Your Fans
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While anecdotal evidence and the advice of others can be somewhat helpful when it comes to making more money from your music, not every experience is universal, and such advice isn't always helpful. Here we look at three tips with science to back them up on how you can get your fans more involved while also making additional money off of them. Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on the Sonicbids Blog There are a lot of tips that can be ...
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Everything A Musician Must Know About Digital Distribution
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With brick and mortar music stores no longer being the only (or even best) way for artists to get their music into the hands of fans, the distribution process has changed significantly. Here we offer a concise guide on how artists can make digital distribution work for them. Guest Post by Leticia Trandafir on Landr Music distribution is the link between your finished record and your future fans. Distribution is a crucial part of music promotion. Brick and mortar music distributors ...
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10 Things Musicians Should Do At Any Festival Or Music Conference [Kosha Dillz]
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Before he headed to All Three Coasts (A3C) music festival, rapper Kosha Dillz highlights ten things which every musician should do at any fest, whether it's in the form of a direct action or simply an attitude adjustment. By indie rapper Kosha Dillz I guess we can say there is a difference being “right" and being “wrong." If you aren't the one in control of your own destiny than it has no basis anyways. I am headed to the A3C Festival ...
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How To Get Music Writers To Actually Open Your Emails
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While the rise of DIY culture has in many ways made it easier for artists to exercise their musical creative side, it has also precipitated a barrage of press solicitations from said DIY artists to online music writers. Here we look at some ways to capture these writer's attention and prevent your emails from falling into inbox purgatory. Guest Post by Rich Nardo on the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This blog was written by Rich Nardo. Rich is a freelance writer and ...
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What To Expect When Working With Studio Musicians
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For artists looking to step up their recording game and take their project to the next level, bringing in studio musicians is often a good call. Here we review what you can expect from such artists for hire, and how you can make the most out of their time in the studio. Guest Post by Nicholas David Having great studio musicians can increase the impact your music has on your listeners. If you're a solo artist, producer, or a band ...
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5 Tool For Transforming Productivity, Staying Organized
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Staying organized and productive is absolutely essential for any entrepreneurial artist, but with such a variety of tools available, it can be hard to know which one's will actually be beneficial. Here we look at five essential tech tools that any artist will find helpful for their day to day organization. Guest Post by Angela Mastrogiacomo on the Sonicbids Blog I have a confession to make: I have a bit of app FOMO. I am constantly worrying that I’ve missed out ...
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5 Rules For Booking Better Gigs
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Booking gigs is tricky enough, but landing one's that won't be demoralizing disasters can be harder still. Here we go over five rules for guaranteeing that you book the best shows possible for your band, while helping to grow your image and career. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Besides trying to land gigs at the best venues alongside the best bands, what else can you do to book better gigs? We've outlined five points that speak to ...
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Getting Grant Funding For Your Music Project: A Step-By-Step Guide
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Exciting new music projects are great and all, but less so when there's no funding for them. In this helpful guide, we walk artists through the various steps involved in getting grant funding for their next musical endeavor. Guest Post by Peter Burton on Soundfly's Flypaper Grants and foundation funding can be a great way to get a musical project off the ground. They can help you cover the cost of a recording, develop and rehearse a project, go on ...
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