An Argument Against Fan Funding

Brian Hazard argues that artists do not need much money for a project because they are all limited by free market pricing which states: People are only willing to pay. Continue reading

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How Well Do You Know Your Fans?

Fans are crucial to a sustainable career in music. Jonathan Ostrow emphasizes that not all fans are equal. He breaks down fans into various categories ranging from the listener to. Continue reading

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What Is A Brand?

Artists today are constantly told to promote their brand, but do you know what a brand is exactly? Brands help fans identify artists and can range from your sound to. Continue reading

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Writing Well, Dominance of Myspace, SoundOut, Andrew Dubber & Music Basti, & What Is A Brand

This week on Music Think Tank, we explore the importance of writing well to help your music career; the dominance of Myspace on Google results; the music service SoundOut; Andrew. Continue reading

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How Artists Can Get Feedback On Their Music

Want feedback on your music? Brian Hazard tests out Soundout, a music service that compares your song to 50,000 others from major and indie labels to tell you how good your. Continue reading

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Myspace Still Rules Google Search Results

To some, MySpace is becoming increasingly obsolete. However, their redesign could turn the ship around. One thing is for sure though, they still dominate Google Search. Curious about what websites. Continue reading

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Why Writing Well Will Help Your Music Career

One of the top qualities that recruiters look for in job candidates is good communication skills. This is no exception to the music industry. Mike Venti gives 7 reasons why. Continue reading

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Music & Social Shifts, Booking More Live Shows, The Perfect Press Kit, & Why Fans File-Share Music

This week on Music Think Tank, Brian John Mitchell starts off with his personal account of how music has changed with societal shifts. Chris Bracco lists the ten things bands. Continue reading

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The Real Reason Why Fans File-Share Music

I believe that there are many different reasons why fans file-share music. Also, I think that the longer music downloading occurs, the more we’re not talking about greedy fans, entitlement,. Continue reading

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How To Post A Perfect Press Kit On Your Website

Even with social media like Facebook and Twitter, artists still need the basics – the Press Kit. A press kit is a package of promotional items that can be shared. Continue reading

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