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How to find your inner spark with Jazz icon Robert Glasper

The award-winning pianist and producer discusses how crucial it is to embrace what makes you special to elevate your music and find your audience. A guest post by Monica Freeman. Continue reading

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How to start a band in 9 steps

Eager to start your own band but don’t know where to start? Fear not. Starting a band doesn’t have to be intimidating. It just takes a lot of coordinating, communicating. Continue reading

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How to leverage rejection and disappointment as a musician

It doesn’t matter how many times you fall, as long as you get back up again… but sometimes it’s a little hard. So, here are some ways to help you. Continue reading

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How we define success is the greatest predictor of success and failure

“If you’re always so fixated on the next thing that you can never appreciate where you are or how far you’ve come, it’s unlikely you’ll ever feel like you succeeded.”. Continue reading

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Every music marketing plan must start with understanding the audience

There is a lot that goes into successfully marketing your music. Fortunately the steps have been broken down by experts. by Randi Zimmerman from the Symphonic Blog. In this new. Continue reading

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4 things every musician should do before they go on tour

Now that live shows are back in full swing, you’re probably more than ready to get back on tour! As exciting as it is, there’s a lot to do before. Continue reading

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How to navigate a successful career in music from those who’ve done it

A&R, publishing, publicity, booking, and more – Industry insiders from BMI, Warner Chappell, LVRN, and Nvak Collective share important business insights in our Song Start series. A guest post by. Continue reading

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How NOT to prepare for a live show

You may think that your gig routine is spot on, but maybe there is something that may be negatively affecting your performance. Here are 5 things you could be doing. Continue reading

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5 ways to prepare for your first gig

Are you ready to get out and perform, but have never had an official gig? Well, here are 5 simple ways on how to ready for your first show. By. Continue reading

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How to really ‘sell’ your next release

Want to know how to make your next release stand out? Keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to put together your artist “story”. A guest post by. Continue reading

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A&R executives on how to stand out as an artist

AWAL A&R Director Eve Fairley-Chickwe offers insights into the complex world of A&R and advice for up-and-coming artists to follow to make the right connections and stand out from the. Continue reading

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