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Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage?

Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD dissects some advice from a piano teacher on how not to overthink small details during live performance play.

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Luminate 2025 Data, Music Authorship, Streaming, More.

Episode 285 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in Podcasts | Permalink | Comments (0)
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🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One

You’ve been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it’s time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let’s talk about it!

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Touring Economics: Why Concert Tickets Cost $150 in Austin But $68 in Cleveland

New data uncovers how venue competition and regional pricing patterns are reshaping the sustainability of live music in different U.S. cities.

Jeremy Young on 01/16/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How AI-Curious Artists Can Move Beyond ChatGPT

How artists can become AI experts just by building stronger intuition, and why that’s even important in the first place.

Jeremy Young on 01/16/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Ways Bandsintown’s New Marketplace Helps Artists Level Up

Bandsintown for Artists features over 30 integrations and partner tools to help indie artists grow, amplify their visibility, and connect closer to fans.

Jeremy Young on 01/15/2026 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Launches Apple Creator Studio: New Creative Powerhouse for Musicians and Producers

Apple has announced the launch of Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle designed to unify its most powerful creative tools under one roof. For musicians, songwriters and producers, this marks a significant shift in how Apple’s professional ecosystem can be accessed and utilized.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Best Music Industry Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026

Here are our top newsletters to keep up with for fast-paced trends, innovative tech advancements, and everything else you need to succeed in music.

Jeremy Young on 01/15/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Bans AI Music

Bandcamp has officially banned all AI-generated music from its platform. Bandcamp is the first major music service to entirely ban AI created music. Bandcamp Bans AI music Here is everything. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S.

Spotify raises Premium subscription price in U.S.

Spotify has raised the price of its individual Premium subscription in the U.S. The last U.S. price hike iwas in July 2024. During that increase, the Premium Individual plan rose from $10.99 to $11.99.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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