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# Top 50 Most Read Music Think Tank Posts In 2010
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- Published: 2010-12-17T11:50:00.000Z
- Updated: 2010-12-17T11:50:00.000Z
- Description: Similar to yesterday's most read Hypebot news stories, this is a look at the top Music Think Tank posts in 2010. There's some invaluable advice being churned out by these. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2010/12/mtt.html]
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Similar to yesterday's most read [Hypebot news stories](https://www.hypebot.com/the-100-most-read-music-industry-stories-in-2010/), this is a look at the top **[Music Think Tank](www.musicthinktank.com)** posts in 2010\. There's some invaluable advice being churned out by these great authors. If you have a minute, glance through this great list of insights and marketing advice. This listing is also organized by pageviews. **Take a look**:

1. **[How to Write a Music Business Plan](http://www.musicthinktank.com/mtt-open/2009/7/8/how-to-write-a-music-business-plan.html?ref=hypebot.com)** .
2. [ Bob Marley: The Transformative Sound of Selling Out ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/bob-marley-the-transformative-sound-of-selling-out.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
3. [ Avoid These Mistakes! 15 Critical Marketing Mistakes That All Musicians Need To Avoid ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/avoid-these-mistakes-15-critical-marketing-mistakes-that-all.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
4. [30 Tips For The Typical Musician](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/30-tips-for-the-typical-musician.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
5. [Why Music Should Never Be Given Away For "Free"](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-music-should-never-be-given-away-for-free.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
6. [Template for Writing a Music Business Plan](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/template-for-writing-a-music-business-plan.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
7. [ Eleven Steps To Fixing The Problem That Occurs When You Work Harder Than Everyone Else In The Band ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/eleven-steps-to-fixing-the-problem-that-occurs-when-you-work.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
8. [ Dear Musicians – Please Be Brilliant or Get Out of The Way ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/dear-musicians-please-be-brilliant-or-get-out-of-the-way.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
9. [ Well, What Is A Good Digital Music Strategy ? Part 1 – Introduction and Website ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/well-what-is-a-good-digital-music-strategy-part-1-introducti.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
10. **[ 9 Mistakes To Avoid When Recording Your Own Album ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/9-mistakes-to-avoid-when-recording-your-own-album.html?ref=hypebot.com)** .
11. [ Top 7 Reasons Why Artists Strongly Resist Social Media ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/top-7-reasons-why-artists-strongly-resist-social-media.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
12. [ In Defense Of 1,000 True Fans – Part II – Matthew Ebel ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/in-defense-of-1000-true-fans-part-ii-matthew-ebel.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
13. [ The Musician’s Guide to Facebook Fan Pages ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-musicians-guide-to-facebook-fan-pages-six-apps-to-make-y.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
14. [ Investing in Artists: Consider a Promotionless To Popular Strategy First ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/investing-in-artists-consider-a-promotionless-to-popular-str.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
15. [ For Musicians: 10 Tips For Turning Your Fanbase Into A Tribe ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/for-musicians-10-tips-for-turning-your-fanbase-into-a-tribe.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
16. [ 7 Steps to Reaching Your Music Career Goals in 2010 ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/7-steps-to-reaching-your-music-career-goals-in-2010.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
17. [ Merch Table Essentials: 15 Ways For Musicians To Increase Sales, Fans and Efficiency ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/merch-table-essentials-15-ways-for-musicians-to-increase-sal.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
18. [The Musician's Guide To The 360 Record Deal](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-musicians-guide-to-the-360-record-deal.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
19. [Why You Should Pay For Music](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-you-should-pay-for-music.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
20. **[A&R Tips: The Art Of The Press Kit](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/ar-tips-the-art-of-the-press-kit.html?ref=hypebot.com)** .
21. [Happy 'Quit MySpace' Day](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/happy-quit-myspace-day.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
22. [ The Five Most Crucial Points For Any New Artist Just Starting Out ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-five-most-crucial-points-for-any-new-artist-just-startin.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
23. [A Sample Music Business Plan](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/a-sample-music-business-plan.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
24. [ How to REALLY Get Your Music on Blogs: Finding the Best Blogs for Your Music ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-really-get-your-music-on-blogs-finding-the-best-blogs.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
25. [ Finding 5,000 Fans Under Your Nose: A Case for Facebook Ads ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/finding-5000-fans-under-your-nose-a-case-for-facebook-ads.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
26. [ Dave Kusek on The Cloud, Topspin, Hype Machine, SoundCloud, and the death of MySpace ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/dave-kusek-on-the-cloud-topspin-hype-machine-soundcloud-and.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
27. [How To Post A Perfect Press Kit On Your Website](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-post-a-perfect-press-kit-on-your-website.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
28. [ The Real and ONLY Reasons Why Fans File-Share Music ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-real-and-only-reasons-why-fans-file-share-music.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
29. [ How Do I Get Booking Agents To Take My Band Seriously ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-do-i-get-booking-agents-to-take-my-band-seriously.html?ref=hypebot.com) ?
30. **[ Eight Recent Social and Technical Phenomena That Are Making Your Music The Only Thing That Matters To Your Success ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/eight-recent-social-and-technical-phenomena-that-are-making.html?ref=hypebot.com)** .
31. [How to RUIN Your Music Career in 7 Easy Steps](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-ruin-your-music-career-in-7-easy-steps.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
32. [The 4 Reasons Fans Buy Your Products](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-4-reasons-fans-buy-your-products.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
33. [ Well, What Is A Good Digital Music Strategy ? Part 2 – Social Networks ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/well-what-is-a-good-digital-music-strategy-part-2-social-net.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
34. [Create An Elaborate Plan](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/create-an-elaborate-plan.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
35. [The Musicians Guide To Fan-Funding](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-musicians-guide-to-fan-funding.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
36. [An Argument Against Fan Funding](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/an-argument-against-fan-funding.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
37. [ Download Music Business Legal Documents For Creating Your Own 360 Deal ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/download-music-business-legal-documents-for-creating-your-ow.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
38. [The Musician's Social Media Food Pyramid](.%20http:/www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-musicians-social-media-food-pyramid.html) .
39. [10 Things Bands Can Do to Book More Live Shows](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-things-bands-can-do-to-book-more-live-shows.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
40. **[The Death of the Bridge](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-death-of-the-bridge.html?ref=hypebot.com)** .
41. [ 20 Non-Traditional Venues That Can Boost Your Fanbase ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/20-non-traditional-venues-that-can-boost-your-fanbase.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
42. [10 Ideas For Recording Amazing Guitars](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-ideas-for-recording-amazing-guitars.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
43. [ In Defense Of 1,000 True Fans – Part VII – Ellis Paul – 300 Fans = $100,000 in Contributions The Ultimate Testament to Fan Loyalty ](.%20http:/www.musicthinktank.com/blog/in-defense-of-1000-true-fans-part-vii-ellis-paul-300-fans-10.html) .
44. [ Fan-Funding & Donation Sites: 9 Ways to Raise Money for Your Next Music Project ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/fan-funding-donation-sites-9-ways-to-raise-money-for-your-ne.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
45. [10 Free Google Tools to Manage Your Music Career](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-free-google-tools-to-manage-your-music-career.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
46. [ I Fight Dragons: 1 Band, 1 Year, & 10,000 New Fans – In Defense of 1,000 True Fans – Part V ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/i-fight-dragons-1-band-1-year-10000-new-fans-in-defense-of-1.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
47. [Myspace – Now With Glitter](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/myspace-now-with-glitter.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
48. [The Song/Artist Adoption Formula](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-songartist-adoption-formula-2010-update.html?ref=hypebot.com) .
49. [7 Reasons Why Writing Well Will Help Your Music Career](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/7-reasons-why-writing-well-will-help-your-music-career.html?ref=hypebot.com).
50. **[Making It In One Year – Is It Possible?](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/making-it-in-one-year-is-it-possible.html?ref=hypebot.com)**