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How to reward your fans

To encourage retention and growth among your fans on Patreon and elsewhere, it’s important to consider how to structure your rewards for varying levels of support. Guest post by Randy. Continue reading

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9 tips for writing an informational band bio

A solid bio is a key tool in any band or artist’s promotional arsenal. Here, music industry consultant Bobby Borg offers some tips on what to include in a band. Continue reading

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Defining your artist brand An easy step-by-step guide

For an artist, defining and then communicating your personal brand to an audience is key to the development of your career. Here, Dayna Young walks us through an easy step-by-step. Continue reading

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How new artists ought to invest in their music career

Investing in your career is important for any band or artist looking to grow, but where exactly to allocate what precious resources you have can be a difficult quetion. Here,. Continue reading

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What to do about Instagram hacking

For all levels of artist, having your Instagram account hacked is a hugely frustrating invasion of privacy and can be highly damaging to your personal brand. We here offer some. Continue reading

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Hiring a music publicist: Artist’s guide

Music publicity, while one of the toughest jobs in entertainment, is also one of the most important, and as an artist, hiring the right publicist can make or break the. Continue reading

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Thinking small: a meditation on scale vs. success for artists

Here, we explore the complex issue of scale vs. success in the music industry, and why it can sometimes be better to think small when it comes to your musical. Continue reading

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Team building for independent artists: The top people necessary for success

Being an independent artist doesn’t mean you need to do everything by yourself, in fact, having a strong team backing you up is invaluable. Here, we share the six most. Continue reading

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Make your guitar playing a more personal experience

By making the experience of guitar playing as individualized as possible, practicing the instrument can become both more exciting and more relaxing. Here we look at a few tips for. Continue reading

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Why artists should ask what they can do for their fans

For bands and artists, it can be all to easy to fall into a jaded, adversarial mindset about the world around you. Instead, it’s important to consider what you can. Continue reading

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5 Things To Consider When Planning A Live Stream Concert

While certainly not as favored as in-person shows, live-streaming concerts has given bands and artists a level of autonomy and control not often afforded on an actual stage. In this. Continue reading

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