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# Business Skills For Band Members
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/business-skills-for-band-members/
- Published: 2019-09-27T10:50:07.000Z
- Updated: 2019-09-27T10:50:07.000Z
- Description: No matter how much time you spend practicing and honing your craft, talent and ability are, unfortunately, only a part of what makes for a successful music career. For the. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/09/business-skills-for-band-members.html]
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No matter how much time you spend practicing and honing your craft, talent and ability are, unfortunately, only a part of what makes for a successful music career. For the modern musicpreneur, a solid grasp on content management, social media, and an ability to network are all key skills for industry success.

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In this latest post on [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), contributor **Dan Matthews** outlines some of the skills the modern DIY artists needs outside of musical expertise in order to find success in the music business.*"Don’t forget that networking doesn’t just take place online. [In-person music management skills are just as important](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/music-management-skills-network-in-person-not-just-online.html?ref=hypebot.com) and can help you to secure bookings, talk professionally with agents, and make valuable in-person connections that can build your music career.* *These networking opportunities don’t always occur during music industry-specific events, and sometimes being able to think on your feet and connect with others can lead to connections that you might have otherwise missed. To develop your in-person networking skills, [create an elevator pitch](https://www.thebalancecareers.com/elevator-speech-examples-and-writing-tips-2061976?ref=hypebot.com), which is a quick 30-second summary that describes your band, the type of music you play, and your audience."*
  
  
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