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Having a wide range of merch is important: Here’s why

When it comes to selling merch, don’t make the mistake of putting all your eggs in one basket. Variety is the name of the game when it comes to getting. Continue reading

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Musician’s guide to building a team while avoiding industry sharks

Being a do-it-yourself artist is all well and good up to a point, but you shouldn’t have to do it all yourself. Building a solid team is a huge part. Continue reading

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How to make money from songwriting

Beyond simply releasing your music on streaming services and hoping for the best, there are a whole host of way in which songwriters can pull down additional revenue from their. Continue reading

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5 mistakes to avoid at the beginning of your music career

Even for eager and hardworking artists who are burgeoning with talent, hitting gaffs and stumbling blocks early on in your career is almost inevitable. Fortunately, it’s still possible to learn. Continue reading

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Best music business advice anyone can offer [Op-ed]

Here, James Shotwell shares how one conversation transformed his idea of what success in the music industry looks like, and how it is achieved. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading

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Where to submit your music: The definitive guide

Submitting your music is one of the biggest hurdles in the music business, and can often feel like pounding your head against the while. When done correctly, however, you will. Continue reading

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Setting up your Discord chat server: Musician’s guide

Initially a platform for gamers, Discord has become a space where anyone and everyone with niche interests can share, learn, and chat. Here, we look at how musicians can set. Continue reading

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How to create high quality, low-risk merch FREE

Historically, creating artist merch has been something of a gamble, requiring a significant investment with no guarantee of a return. With the advent of print-on-demand, however, artists could be look. Continue reading

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Musician’s guide to building buzz on Spotify

Landing your music on an official Spotify playlist has become something of a modern Holy Grail for many independent musicians. The process for making this happen, however, remains a confounding. Continue reading

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What Social Media Networks Are Best for Musicians?

As most artists are aware, maintaining a strong social media presence is key promoting your music and building your brand, but with so many options to choose from, which social. Continue reading

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Amazon Music For Artists: Customizing Your Profile & Engaging With Fans

Much as it has in other industries, Amazon is becoming an increasingly powerful force in the music business. If you’re an artist looking to use your Amazon Music profile to. Continue reading

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