In stark contrast the intellectual and economic arguments that made up most of the filings with U.S. Copyright Office over "safe harbors" and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a new one offers a simple, silent video message from top artists. Over 60 seconds of silence, white letters on a black…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
10 Things You Can Do To Get Better Tour Data
When artists set out to plan a tour, there are challenging decisions that must be made, when it comes to where fans and venues are located, what cities are worth visiting, and how a tour can best be promoted. Here we examine how to gather and harness collected fan data…
Organic Reach From Social Media Is Declining, Here’s What You Can Do About It
The evidence that organic reach is in decline could not be more clear, meaning that preexisting social media stratagems are no longer as effective as they once were. Here we look at the best way for entrepreneurial artists to combat this decline across various social media platform. ________________________ Guest Post…
4 Ways A Great Graphic Designer Can Help Musicians Market Their Music
While having quality music is import, the impact the visuals have on your brand as an artists, and on connecting with fans and selling your music in general, cannot be understated. Here we look at four ways in which a good graphic designer can benefit you as an artist and…
How To Structure Your Website To Convert Fans To Customers
For artists and musicians, a website should act as a home base, providing interested fans with the most direct way of accessing you possible. Here we look at the best way to organize your site in such a way that interested fans are funneled into become paying customers. ____________________________ Guest…
Use The Right Format To Submit Music To Blogs, Radio, Festivals And More
Getting the attention of music blogs, DJs, and licensing agencies etc. is a tricky business, as each one requires a special approach. Here Michael Corcoran helps explain the best way to pitch your music to various different entities within the music business. ____________________________ Guest post by Michael Corcoran on DIY…
Most Common Music Publishing Agreements Explained
While there may be significant frustration among music composers at low streaming rates and other challenges making money in the music industry, there is still a good deal of money to be made on the publishing sided of things. Here we breakdown five of the most common types of publishing…
How Do Bands Effectively Manage Royalties And Contracts?
When an up and coming band begins to see appreciable success, they may not have the best idea as to how to manage the new income being earned off of royalties and contracts. Here are four tips for how to do so effectively. _____________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank,…
Top D.I.Y. PR Tips For Every Creator
Regardless of your position in the music industry, positive PR will always be to your benefit. Although hiring from an agency remains the best route, there are many simpler and cheaper things that can be done independently which still significantly help to give you coverage. ____________________________ Guest post by Lizzie…
5 Things Artists Can Do To Grow Their Network
It’s not just music, your strength in any industry is dependent on how well developed your network is. Once frowned upon, connecting with business professionals in the music is now not only expected for artists but encouraged. Here look at five different ways artists can expand their networks. __________________________ Guest…