Beyond the obvious technical expertise required to put on a good live show, musicians also need to be able to arm themselves with a certain set of performance psychology skills, or else even the greatest virtuoso will have a difficult time finding success. _______________________________________ Guest Post by Anthony Cerullo on…
Category archives: D.I.Y.
Indie Shuffle, SubmitHub And The Hassle Of Submitting To Music Blogs
In this interview, Jason Grishkoff, founder of the established music blog Indie Shuffle, discusses his latest project, SubmitHub, a site designed to streamline the complex and disorganized process of submitting to music blogs. _______________________________ Guest Post by Kevin Cornell on the TuneCore Blog Whether you’ve got some scratch for a…
NMPA And Spotify Declare Victory, But David Lowery Says Fight Has Just Begun For Indie Songwriter, Publishers
This week, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify declared the settlement over unlicensed tracks a smashing success, with 96% of NMPA members signing on. But the fight for fair compensation from Spotify is far from over for many indie publishers and songwriters; and David Lowery, who filed suit against…
Will Virtual Reality Usher In A Creative Rebirth For Music Videos?
Although music videos and their accompanying budgets slipped into a decline after the early 2000s, the rise of VR could spell a resurgence, as a whole host of creative doors are opened. __________________________ Guest Post by Bryce Clemmer, CEO and co-founder of Vadio If you grew up watching MTV in…
Getting Low Turnout At Your Shows? Here’s What To Do
It’s not uncommon for artists to hit something of a wall when growing their fanbase, with the result that attendance at shows may begin to slip. Here we look at several different factors which can contribute to this slump, and what artists can do to turn it around. _______________________ Guest…
‘Playing For The Cause’ Works To Link Artists, Local Charities
For artists who want to make a greater positive impact beyond simply the songs they write, Playing for the Cause acts a link between said artists and charitable non-profit organizations. Here we speak with founder Lynn Cook about PftC’s creation and goals. ____________________________ Guest Post from PledgeMusic News Many artists…
Facebook Ads: 6 Ways They Can Work For Performing Artists
In this article for musicians and independent artists, Dave Ruch explores what artists can accomplish through the use of Facebook advertising, and why such ads can often be a worthy (and sometimes minimal) investment. ____________________________________ Guest Post by Dave Ruch, Originally posted on the Educate and Entertain Blog There’s no…
How Much Are Pay Per Stream Royalties Really Costing Musicians?
Although differences in song length didn’t have much of an impact on revenue when physical album sales dominated the industry, this is no longer the case in the age of streaming, suggesting that it’s time to revisit how the revenue pie is being divided up. ___________________________________ Guest post by Bas…
Facebook vs.Twitter: Promoting Your Music Online
Here we look at why, as in independent musician, Twitter can often be a better starting place than Facebook when it comes to DIY online promotion, owing to its easy accessibility and, unlike Facebook, a notable lack of paywalls. ___________________________ Guest Post by Daniel Hartnett on CD Baby’s DIY Musician…
30 Minute Guide To Getting More Fans: FREE eBook
While many are of the opinion that it’s impossible to develop an appreciable fanbase without significant financial investment, this free ebook provides artists with concise information on how to grow a fanbase without breaking the bank, and is designed to be read and absorbed in under 30 minutes. ____________________________ Guest…