Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Maximizing Productivity • Sound System • Innovative Music Companies • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared pieces on how to maximize your productivity, what to keep in mind when purchasing sound equipment, some innovative music companies to keep an eye on in 2019, and more! Adelina Benson| How Music is Maximizing Your Productivity Rachelle Wilber | Home Sound System: 4…

How Music Can Maximize Your Productivity

We all listen to music for emotional enjoyment, and the psychological benefits have long been known, but in addition to impacting mood, music has also been shown to have the more tangible effect of boosting productivity. _________________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Adelina Benson explores music’s ability to prove…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Resources • Music Career • Inspiration • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared five innovative resources for bands in a band, weighed in on whether music could actually be a good career choice, looked at the ways in which intelligent artists seek inspiration, and more. Sam Bowman | 5 Innovative Resources For Bands In A Bind Ariel…

Is Going Into Music A Good Career Move?

While many conscientious parents may be eager for their children to take music lessons, the prospect of a full on career in music might be met with less enthusiasm, with guardians often concerned about the income and stability of their charges. Here we look at some of the pros and…

Gig Transportation: Get The Show On The Road

Whatever sort of musician or performer you are, getting your art on the road and out into the world is key to your success. Here we look at how to arrange your transportation so that you can tour affordably without inviting disaster. ______________________________ In this recent post on MusicThinkTank, Kevin…

Live Music, Merch Sales Management Strategies

While a live performance is hopefully a thrill for all those involved, both on and off stage, it’s important to remember that making these events a positive experience requires careful planning around the practical logistics of admission sales and merch. ___________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber looks…

3 Free Apps Every DIY Rapper Should Be Using In 2019

While there are certainly a myriad of apps out there designed to help with music creation and promotion, not all of them are as beneficial as they claim. Here we look at three which do live up the hype which every DIY rapper should be using in 2019. _________________________________ In…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Avoid Open Mics • Hip-Hop Social Media • Write A Song • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on why you should really avoid open mics, how social media has made hip-hop about rapping again, how to write a song (from the best in the biz) and more! Jeremy Young | Why You Should Really Avoid Open Mics Martin Connor |…

How Spotify Pre-Save Is Leading A Shift In Digital Music Marketing

Catering to your fanbase is a key part of successful music marketing, and Spotify’s new pre-save option – which gives fans the option of adding as-yet unreleased music their library, allows artists to engage with their listeners early, and ensures listeners don’t miss out on the latest tracks. _________________________________ In…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Spotify Pre-Saves • Workout Music • Tribute Bands • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on how Spotify pre-save are changing digital music marketing, how music improves your workout, whether tribute bands are really legal, and more. Annabelle Youens | How Spotify Pre-Save Is Leading A Change In Digital Music Marketing Windy Stradley | 5 Unexpected Ways Music…