Results for "Career"

Why Artists Shouldn't Trust Their Online Presence To Social Networks

May 23, 2017

While many artists are content to let their Facebook or Tumblr represent them online, doing so carries with it certain risks. In this excerpt from his book, Bobby Owsinski looks at why musicians should avoid limiting the scope of their online presence to social networks. Guest post by Bobby Oswinski on Music 3.0 Many artists are ...

Tips For Building A Killer Musician Press Kit

May 19, 2017

One of the fastest, easiest, and most effective ways to present yourself as an artist, and will quickly tell any organization or booking agency whether or not you're worth the investment, and not having one can cause you to miss out on great. Guest post by Emma Miller A press kit is the most effective way ...

5 Often Overlooked Music Promotional Campaign Ideas

May 17, 2017

While many of the conventional methods of promoting yourself as an artist may seem tired and dull, there are several frequnetly overlooked ways of engaging with your fans through your mailing list that will keep interested and eager for more! Guest post by Team Fanbridge of the Fanbridge Blog If you’re tired of the same by-the-numbers promotional ...

How To Create A Successful Music Business By Teaching Online

May 16, 2017

As the online learning industry continues to grow, more people are now able to make a living through teaching online. The music industry is no exception, and here we look at seven steps those interested in teaching online courses can get started building a business. Guest post by Eduardo Yi Online learning is a massive growing industry ...

Music PR: How to Pitch Your Work

April 28, 2017

It should go without saying that one of the most important things you can do for yourself as a solo artist or band is to focus heavily on PR. Unless you can gain an audience, no one knows you exist. How can you sell records that way? The answer is, you can’t!  Guest post by Boris Dzhingarov ...

Social Media Image Size Chart 2017

April 27, 2017

General Music Licensing: Where Are All My Royalties? [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 27, 2017

How To Construct A Visually Appealing Email

April 26, 2017

Given that email remains one of the best ways to reach fans and potential fans, it's important to put some thought and care into how to make said emails aesthetically appealing to the viewer. Here we look at some important visual factors. Guest post from Team Fanbridge Designing an email campaigns makes you consider many elements ...

Playlist Placement's Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered

April 22, 2017

While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener discovery. Unsurprisingly, this has given rise to a new form of payola, with companies emerging that specialize in getting artists' music on playlists...for a fee. Guest ...

Nora Germain Shares Advice, Inspiration For Artists

April 22, 2017

In this interview Nora Germain, a seasoned violinist and veteran of the stage, shares her extensive DIY knowledge, particularly when it comes to the running a PledgeMusic campaign, as well as advice on cultivating a successful career in music in general. Guest post from PledgeMusic News Nora Germain is no stranger to the stage. The 25-year old ...