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Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image & Video Sizes for Musicians (2025 Update)

Whether its pitching a new release or selling tickets to a show, most music marketing now happens on social media. This Ultimate Guide to Social Media Image Sizes for Musicians will help you put together the right assets.

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad

How to Book More Paid Gigs: 5 Takeaways From GigSalad’s Folk Alliance Webinar

Here’s what we learned from GigSalad’s recent webinar on how artists can use their platform to book more paid gigs.

Jeremy Young on 10/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ultimate Music Release Guide

Dropping new music without a strategy is one of the easiest ways to waste your momentum. This all-in-one music release guide walks you through the exact steps top artists use to plan, promote, and profit from every release.

Alana Bonilla on 10/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Artists, Use These Tips to Get Started With Email Marketing

Here’s a helpful guide on how and why your email marketing strategy should come first.

Jeremy Young on 10/10/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Lessons From Rick Rubin’s ‘The Creative Act: A Way of Being’

A personal examination of some of the most potent takeaways from Rick Rubin’s acclaimed book.

Jeremy Young on 10/10/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

Alana Bonilla on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Maximizing Quality & Efficiency in CD Replication vs Duplication

This CD Replication vs Duplication Guide shows how to get top-quality results and keep costs low by choosing the right production method.

Alana Bonilla on 10/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Musicians Create Momentum by Making Things Happen

Many artists wait for playlist placements and venue bookings to hand them momentum, but it rarely works. Learn how musicians create momentum by taking control and creating their own opportunities. It’s the only strategy that actually moves the needle.

Alana Bonilla on 09/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Funnel Strategy For Musicians: Build a Brand and a Fanbase

Most independent artists lose fans not because of their music but because they lack a clear strategy. This guide shows you how to think like a brand and use the Funnel Strategy For Musicians to turn casual listeners into loyal supporters.

Alana Bonilla on 09/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Yasi Salek on Live Music’s Pains & Pleasures: Handstamp Interview

An interview with Yasi Salek of the Bandsplain podcast, on the Weenie roast, pickle patches, cover bands, Prince, and live music experiences galore.

Jeremy Young on 09/11/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Benefits of Short Run CD Duplication for Independent Artists

Even in today’s digital music scene, physical CDs still play an important role for indie artists. Short run CD duplication provides an affordable and flexible way to produce and sell. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 09/11/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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