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What You Need to Know If You Want to Tour in Europe (Someday)

While non-virtual performing is pretty much universally on hold at present, this is a good home to begin prepping for future tours. Here we look at some essentials for artists. Continue reading

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COVID-19: Being A Musician In A Global Pandemic

With tours and shows cancelled and social distancing the new norm, musicians are faced with indoor confinement and, like many others, financially lean times. So how can they make the. Continue reading

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Is It Smart To Release Music During The Coronavirus Quarantine?

With tours and festivals cancelled across the board, artists are on the lookout for ways to get ahead (or at least avoid falling too far behind) during the COVID-19 shutdown. Continue reading

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Guide To Surviving As A Musician In The 21st Century

These are difficult times. But they will pass and we’ll all be back in the career-building business. Industry veteran Jim Infantino shares advice on how to hack a career as. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

In our tips and ideas section for artists, we this week offered advice on how to write music for advertising, what you need to do to avoid music business scams,. Continue reading

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Guide To Avoiding Music Business Scams

While there are a lot of valuable and completely legitimate music services out there doing their best to help industry artists, there are plenty of suspect scammers as well. In. Continue reading

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Why You Need To Stop Worrying About Success In Music

In a piece well suited for times like these, Patrick McGuire explores why artists should stop worrying about the nebulous term “success.” Guest post by Patrick McGuire of the ReverbNation. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

We unleashed a salvo of good advice this week, with tips and trick for independent artists on the best YouTube practices for 2020, how to optimize your Facebook and Instagram. Continue reading

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7 Useful Tips For Optimizing Your Facebook And Instagram Live Videos

Social media’s live videos are an extremely useful – and popular – marketing tool. Audiences love to engage with artists and content creators that use them, and bands and musicians. Continue reading

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How To Become A Beat Making Machine (in 7 Steps)

Being able to make quality music quickly is one of the major factors behind the success of some of hip hops biggest stars. Fortunately for aspiring beat makers, this type. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

In our tips and advice section, we this week offer independent artists suggestions on how to book a successful European tour, the best way to cultivate community in the music. Continue reading

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