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5 Signs You Have The Mental Toughness For A Successful Career In Music
While technical physical ability is certainly an important part of being a successful musician, mental fortitude is also a key component of achieving as an artist, as it allows one to focus, have confidence in one's abilities, and bounce back quickly from setbacks and challenges. Guest Post by Anthony Cerullo on the Sonicbids Blog For those who engage in physically ...
Using Radio, Music Blogs To Promote Your Tour
For touring musicians, the best time to begin promotion is before they hit the road, but there're still plenty of ways to attract media attention even if you've already begun. Here we look at several different ways of getting the music industry press interested in your show. Guest Post by Michael Corcoran on MusicSUBMIT Summer touring is upon ...
I Wanted To Spend $40 At Your Show, But Instead I Spent $0
Here a concert attendee recounts his disappointment after visiting the merch table following a concert, only to find their supply of records tragically depleted, and issues a warning to artists that fans are still eager to buy physical copies of their music. Guest Post by Brad on The DIY Musician I went to see a great, great band ...
How Much Does Social Media Actually Impact A Band's Draw?
When promoting a show via social media, it can be difficult to tell how much rampant posting across the various platforms actually translates into attendance at shows. Ultimately, it does make a difference, but using said platforms correctly affects dramatically affects the size of that difference. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Plastic Pinks performing at ...
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that much easier for artists to find success independently. Here we look at six things musicians no longer need to find success. Guest Post by Scott Parsons ...
How Much Does Confidence Affect Musical Ability?
In this piece we explore the role of confidence in musical performance, some misconceptions surrounding it, the science of confidence, and look at how an artist can cultivate more of it before stepping on stage. Guest Post by Anthony Cerullo on the Sonicbids Blog When discussing musical performance, the topic of confidence is brought up often. From ...
An Artist's Guide To Crowdfunding
While it's nice to think that music is all about artistry and hardwork, money also plays a huge part in finding success as a DIY musician. Here we look go through the best platforms available to artists to fund their music, and how to use said platforms effectively. Guest Post by Scott Parsons on Landr The musician’s guide ...
3 Methods Of Negotiating For Higher Pay From Venues
For bands and artists starting out, it can be difficult to convince a venue to take a risk and compensate you properly for your performance. Here we review three different strategies to employ when negotiating to receive proper pay. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog Upstart bands and artists in the early stages ...
Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views
While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which we break down and analyze here. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Many artists and bands think that they’ll automatically make money when their ...
6 Social Media Lessons We Can Learn From Music Festivals
When promoting an upcoming show or event on social media, it can be helpful to take a look at the tactics employed by massively successful festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland. Guest Post by Dan McCarthy If you’re promoting an upcoming event, consider modeling your marketing efforts after some of the world’s most successful music festivals. Think Coachella ...
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