As with other social media, having a verified account on Instagram clearly carries with it significant value, but exactly what it means, and what the process of getting verified is like can seem elusive to some users. Here we walk through the importance of verification and how to determine whether…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
A Penny Saved Is A Tour Date Earned: How Be Frugal On Tour
DIY touring is challenging for a number of reasons, but perhaps none is greater than the financial burden it places on you and your bandmates. That said, touring is fun and necessary part of developing your career as an artist, and with proper planning, you can limit the amount of…
Facebook Implementing New Video Publishing Tools
In a bit of good news for artists, Facebook recently announced at the Internatinoal Broadcasting Convention that will be unveiling a set of new video publishing features, including updates to Facebook Live, and Creator studio, as well an entirely new tool called Watch Party. ____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
This week, we backed up the advice truck and unloaded a whole host of valuable tips and tricks for indie artists on how to crowdfund concerts, the best strategy for dropping a single in 2019, how to get your fans completely obsessed with your music, and much more! Concert Crowdfunding…
5 Tips For Branding Yourself In The Music Biz
Making it in the modern music business requires more than just talent and good music. In order to stand out in a competitive field, today’s artists must work hard at defining their personal brand. In the following article, we explore what a personal brand is, and how cultivate your own….
Business Skills For Band Members
No matter how much time you spend practicing and honing your craft, talent and ability are, unfortunately, only a part of what makes for a successful music career. For the modern musicpreneur, a solid grasp on content management, social media, and an ability to network are all key skills for…
Fans: What Every Artist Wants
When it comes to music, the ‘build it and they will come’ mentality rarely plays out the way artists would like, and the vast majority of the time, fans have to be found and actively converted. Here, Chris Robley guides us through this process and how artists can practically go…
Music Synch and How Songs Land On ‘Love Island’
With roughly four million UK citizens tuning in six nights a week, for two months, the hit show Love Island has put appointment viewing back on the map. As a program that features a huge amount of music, this is also important for artists, with those lucky enough to land…
Is It Possible For Touring Musicians To Attend School
The question of attending college or going back to school is a dilemma many artists face at some point throughout their career. While it can stabilize your position in the industry and give some broader career options, balancing your life as a musician and getting a degree can be difficult….
Bandzoogle Passes $55M Commission-Free Sales For D.I.Y. and Indie Artists
Bandzoogle shared that it has processed more than $55 million in commission-free merchandise, music and tickets sales for the d.i.y. and independent artists that it serves. Recently, the d.i.y. music website and marketing platform added commission-free fan subscriptions and crowdfunding to its offering. Bandzoogle plans begin at $8.29 per month…