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Berklee Welcomes Top Female Music Industry Role Models To Women’s Empower Symposium

Berklee College of Music's inaugural Women's Empower Symposium, will welcome a host of female role models to discuss various topics, showcase entrepreneurialism in the music industry, and generate debate on the. Continue reading

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4 Ways You Could Be Damaging Your Band’s Reputation Without Realizing It

Reputation is everything for a new local band that is trying to gain connections and a following. No matter how big your town is, the music scene is always a small, tightly knit. Continue reading

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5 Good Reasons to Kick Out That Band Member

There are many different levels of dedication, and your band will be able to function as an effective unit if everybody operates on the same one. But what if somebody. Continue reading

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5 Common Gig Booking Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

We're all busy, right? You'd think inadequately written inquiries would be a rarity but, unfortunately, they're sent on a regular basis. Avoid making simple gig booking mistakes with these 5 pointers.

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8 Things That Should Be In Every Band’s Digital Press Kit

Guest Post by Dave Cool There are many different kinds of people that will be visiting your website, but likely for different reasons. These include your current fans, potential new fans,. Continue reading

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How to Measure if Your PR Campaign Was Successful

Guest Post by Amy Sciaretto on Sonicbids Blog If you've launched a PR campaign, there are several ways to measure how successful it was or wasn't, but the science is hardly exact.. Continue reading

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5 Things You Should Never Say Onstage

By Dylan Welsh on Sonicbids Blog Many of my musician friends, especially the ones who lead their own bands, spend a lot of time worrying about and planning out what they're going to say. Continue reading

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The 6 Best Jobs for Touring Musicians

By Amanda Caswell on Sonicbids Blog As a touring musician, it's nice to have the financial stability that a day job can provide. Finding a job flexible enough to allow you to leave for. Continue reading

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6 Ways to Persuade People to Sign Up for Your Band’s Email Newsletter

By Hugh McIntyre on Sonicbids Blog These days, everybody's email inboxes are fuller than ever, and people are becoming more and more selective about what newsletters they sign up for. If it. Continue reading

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12 Simple Ways To Be A Happier And More Productive Musician

By Bobby Borg on Sonicbids Blog Pursuing a career in the music business isn't easy, nor is it for the thin-skinned. In fact, with all the challenges one has to face to get noticed, it. Continue reading

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How to Perfect Your Band’s Social Media Strategy: The 70-20-10 Rule

By Sam Friedman on Sonicbids Blog Is your band's social media presence lacking thoughtfully crafted material with keen attention to strong content variety? Oftentimes, bands starting out spend too much time focusing on. Continue reading

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