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Free Webinar This Thursday: The Artist As Entrepreneur

September 24, 2015

Artist as an entrepreneur once carried negative connotations. Now it's an essential concept. How to achieve it is the topic of a free webinar this Thursday produced by Music Biz, SynchTank and Merry Bright. Thursday, September 24, 2-3 PM EST featuring: Manage, Promote, and Drive Income From Your Music Presented by SynchTank Artist as Entrepreneur ...

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Music Crowdfunding And What Happens Next [Arial Hyatt, Cyber PR]

September 19, 2015

The world of crowdfunding is fraught with challenges. Being able to connect with fans in a way that allows you to stand out from the crowd, but isn't obnoxiously off-putting requires a nuanced approach, something the people at Social Media House are here to help with. Guest Post by Ariel Hyatt on Cyber PR Music How ...

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7 Tips For Running A Music YouTube Channel

September 12, 2015

Having a YouTube channel can be an excellent way to promote your music and make it available to a broad audience, but as with so many platforms, knowing how to effectively manage a YouTube channel is critical to making it successful. Guest Post by Hannah Trigwell on TuneCore [Editors Note: This is a guest blog post ...

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CASH Music: Helping Musicians Achieve Success By Disintermediating The Music Business

September 3, 2015

When it was originally begun, CASH Music was catering to the needs of only a few choice musicians who believed that the traditional label model was not for them. CASH Music instead worked to directly connect fans with artists as a means of financing their music. Since then, crowdfunding has only increased in popularity, as has ...

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6 Tips For Selling CDs At Gigs

September 2, 2015

Even in this digital age of music, fans can still be willing to part with cash in exchange for a physical copy of your album, particularly if you sell it right. Here are six tips for getting your CD into the hands of concert goers. Guest Post by Dwight Brown on the TuneCore Blog Selling CDs ...

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17 Ways To Make Money Selling Tickets On Your Website

August 25, 2015

When we think of ticket sales in the music industry, we usually think of large concerts or festivals, but there are many other types of events which can be ticketed for that help to supplement an artist's income while simultaneously aiding in building a stronger connection with fans. Guest Post by Allison Sharpe from the Bandzoogle Blog ...

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5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter

August 22, 2015

For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there are certain limitations and restrictions on what can and must be included in these mass communications. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 You may ...

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7 Networking Tips For Introverted Musicians

August 15, 2015

Being an introvert can be tough, particular in an industry which requires as much networking as the music business. Here are some valuable tips to keep in mind next time you venture out of the house and want to talk up your new band. Guest Post by Jhoni Jackson on the Sonicbids Blog If you identify ...

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6 Reasons Why Your Social Media Channels Aren’t Growing

August 14, 2015

Are you a proactive user of social media, but find that you're unable to gain the kind of traction with fans that you'd like? This article offers some suggestions about why you may not being seeing significant growth in your social media following. Guest Post by Tyler Allen on Sonicbids It's no shocking revelation or mind-blowing ...

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6 Tips For Promoting Your Music On Spotify

August 12, 2015

As streaming becomes a more and more popular method of listening to music, being able to effectively promote one's work on services like Spotify is critical to success. Here are some useful tips for getting your music front and center. Guest Post from Ditto Music How do bands promote themselves on Spotify? I can't promise that you ...