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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Word-of-mouth • Practice time • Lost gig revenue • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributes shared articles on how to leverage word-of-mouth advertising for your music, how to get the most out of your practice time, why streaming isn’t. Continue reading

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Music think tank weekly recap showcasing industry updates, trends, and insights for music professionals and enthusiasts. Stay informed with the latest in music business news and analysis.

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Sexuality in music • Vocal techniques from ‘Drivers License’ • Being an independent artist • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared articles the challenges independent female artists face expressing sexuality in their music, ten hard truths about being an independent artist. Mark Knight |. Continue reading

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Everyone knows that ‘sex sells,’ but for an indie, female musician this adage couldn’t be further from the truth [Op-ed]

An abundance of sexualized content in music and pop culture might make it easy to assume we are living in a sexually liberated era, but when a female artists attempt. Continue reading

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10 hard & awful truths about being an independent artist (and what you can do about it)

It’s tough out there for almost anyone in the music business, and for independent artist, the journey to stardom can be especially arduous. In this piece, we face down some. Continue reading

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Music think tank weekly recap showcasing industry updates, trends, and insights for music professionals and enthusiasts. Stay informed with the latest in music business news and analysis.

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Support your band • Preparing for a first gig • Improve your band • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on how to earn more cash to sustain your growing band, what you need to prepare for you band’s first performance, how. Continue reading

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Your band’s first gig: How to prepare for your performance

After spending so much time assembling your band and honing your craft, the prospect of playing your first show is certainly exciting, but can also be intimidating. Here, we look. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Acoustic guitars • CMA COVID support • Quintessential soundtracks • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared articles on how an acoustic guitar actually functions, the film soundtracks that are a must-have for you collection, some tips for one day. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Legal Protections • Your Band’s Image • Improve Your Songwriting • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on legal protections every artist should have, how to better define your bands image, what you can do to improve your songwriting,. Continue reading

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8 ways to improve your songwriting this year

While a fun and rewarding process on the occasions when it goes well, writing good music – like any skill – takes time to master. Here, we look at a. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Spice up your live stream • Successful recording sessions • ‘Blinding Lights’ Beethoven inspiration • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, our contributors shared articles on how to make your next virtual show more exciting, how The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ used Beethoven’s ideas, what equipment artists need. Continue reading

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5 ways to spice up your next live stream show

We’ve been at this pandemic business for a while now, and artists and fans alike have grown accustomed to the live stream concert experience. A year in, both audiences and. Continue reading

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