This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on figuring out who’s reading your music blog, how to create a dynamic website that will appeal to your fans, the best way to save money while still eating healthy on tour. James Shotwell | Do You Know Who’s Reading Your Music Blog?…
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How To Build A Dynamic Website That Will Appeal To Fans, Attract New Ones
Monetizing your passions can be a frustrating and draining experience, and so while most artists would rather focus on their craft, marketing it is essential as well. Luckily, a well put together website can do a lot of that for you, appeasing current fans and drawing new listeners in. ___________________________…
Saving Money While Eating Healthy On Tour
Going on tour may have a road-trippy feel to it, but being on tour also requires a significant amount of both physical and mental rigor, and it’s important to take care of your body. That said, it’s also important not to waste all of your hard-earned tour funds on expensive…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Independent Radio/Blogs • Small Streamers And Unsigned Artists • Music Website Essentials • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our valued contributors shared articles on the challenge independent music blogs and radio stations face in staying afloat, whether the proliferation of independent streaming platforms could be hurtful to unsigned artists, eight must-haves for your music website. Tracey Arbon | How Do Indie Music Blogs And…
8 Must-Have Pages For Your Music Website
Whether you’re an artist, venue, or gear seller, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make when building your website is how the content is organized. Clear, concise menu options, and simple menu navigation make all the difference when it comes to appealing to users. _____________________________ In this recent post…
Tips For Writing A Music Business Resume
When arming up for a job hunt in the music industry, having a carefully crafted, professional, and engaging resume at the ready is essential to even landing and interview. Here we look at five of the best practices to implement when putting together a killer resume. ___________________________ In this new…
Music Think Tank Call For Submissions: Share Your Thoughts!
Thank you for your dedicated readership and the thoughtful and insightful content which has been shared by so many of you. Without these contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have advice, commentary, or ideas about the music industry, we please encourage you to contribute…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Email Lists • Release Your Own Music • Starving Artist • More
Contributors on MusicThinkTank this week shared pieces on how to build and use and email list, the best way to roll out your music, the problematic cliche of the starving artist, and more! Laura Schneider | Email Lists for Musicians – Where The Heck To Start! Shimul Kabir | Top…
Email Lists For Musicians: Where To Get Started
An oldie but a goodie, email marketing is one of the best ways to turn fans who like your music into fans who buy your music, but building a robust, profitable email list can feel like a daunting task, from getting subscribers to choosing a platform, to actually producing good…
Guide To Releasing Your Own Music
Once you’ve gone to the trouble of recording and producing music, you’re likely going to want to release it to the public – this can be a daunting process however, so here we look at a presentation that covers all the details of how to release to music. ________________________________ In…