2015: The Year Of The Fan Club
While there are many different forms of social media in place designed to help artists connect with fans and drive revenue, creating an exclusive web-based fan club without involving a. Continue reading
Beginners Guide To Twitter Hashtags
More than most strategies, hashtags are a simple and effective way to boost engagement on Twitter (and Instagram, but that's another post). But hashtags can also be a bit confusing.. Continue reading
Six Music Industry Networking Tips Nobody Tells You
Networking in the music industry is an art more than a science. There's no rule book on how to network, but there are some tips that can make navigating the. Continue reading
Five Perfectly Acceptable Reasons to Turn Down a Gig
It's tempting, especially as a new band, to say yes to every show you're offered. You want to take advantage of every opportunity you get to make a mark in your. Continue reading
13 Ways To Launch A Successful Music Kickstarter Campaign
In my quest to curb financial devastation of credit card interest in a month of not many gigs,I have decided to launch a kickstarter to raise $10,000 for my new. Continue reading
Six Simple, Effective Ways To Motivate Bandmates
Does it feel like your band is trudging through mud? Is it difficult to get people to show up for rehearsals or learn their parts? Have people stopped contributing to. Continue reading
3 Surprising Music Career Tips You Never Knew You Needed
Everyone knows the music business is tough, and with so much conflicting career advice out there, it's enough to make your head spin! There are, of course, the time-tested words. Continue reading
Record Store Day 2015 Spotlight: Good Records
One day a year, music fans who prefer to listen to music on vinyl are rewarded with special releases that “validate” their interest in and passion. Today, the Music Business Association highlights. Continue reading
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Become Your Own Gig Booking Guru
Do you have trouble booking shows? Are you playing for the wrong crowds? Do you send email after email with no response? It's tough being an independent musician – booking your own. Continue reading
Couch By Couchwest Proudly Presents The Exact Opposite Of South By Southwest
Can't make it to Austin? Too smart to go during SXSW? Couch By Couchwest (CXCW) has been offering an alternative to the madness for five years running. Where? In the living. Continue reading
