New website template: Ghost Note
In music, a “ghost note” is a rhythmic percussive note that has no pitch or tone. I use ghost notes quite a bit when...
Building Your Brand: Essential Marketing Strategies for Musicians
Building a strong personal brand is essential for success in the music industry. This article offers guidance on creating a powerful brand identity.
Define Your...
Music Promotions for the Indie Artist
Unless you have the machinery of the music label behind you, you must learn how to self-promote your own content and this is perhaps...
How to Pitch Your Band Without PR
In my recent article "Ask a Publicist," I explained that having a publicist is essential to the growth and success of your band. In...
Tips To Creating A Great Homepage For Your Band Website
If you want to make a great first impression, you must create a solid Homepage for your site. You will want to pull the...
Spotify for the Indie Artist
A lot of artist grow up with a fairy tale notion of the music business. You tend to think it’s all about playing shows...
Indie Artist Marketing In The Digital World
The music industry is a lot different from what it once was. When you think about it, it wasn’t too long ago that we...
Music Publishing: Prison for an Artist or Skill Training?
Every artist, who decides to take his or her music on a professional level, comes to the point when it is time to dive...
Ways For Musicians To Utilize Their EPK
An electronic press kit is a traditional promo package for the artist or band. It is in digital form, and you can find it on any...
Handling Negative Criticism: How Musicians Can Respond to Public Backlash
Negative criticism is inevitable in any creative field, and musicians are no exception. In an age of social media, online reviews, and real-time feedback,...