One of the most widely consumed genre’s of music in the world, pop, has been home to some of the most iconic and groundbreaking performers of the 21st century. In this piece we look at eight of the most renowned pop artists to ever live. _______________________ In this recent post…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
How To Approach Venues For A Booking
Booking shows can be a challenge, particularly if you’re not at a point in your career where you can afford a booking agent, and lining up gigs is often both a time consuming and frustrating process. As with so many things in the music industry, there’s no silver bullet, but…
How To Make A Band Seem More Professional (On The Cheap)
If you’re a local band that’s still a little rough around the edges, getting anyone to care about your music or show an interest outside your immediate family and friends can be difficult. That said, here are a few ways to give your band that professional sheen without breaking the…
Uploading Your Music Online Doesn’t Get You Tons Of Fans
Putting your music online is obviously an essential part of accruing fans, but a "build it and they will come" mentality does no one any good. Here we look at what is actually necessary to building a database of fans. _________________________ In this most recent post on MusicThinkTank, Tom Hess…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Tickets • Happiness From Music • Band Project Management • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors shared articles on the difference between ticket brokers and ticket resellers, how to bring happiness into your life using music, how to run a band from a project management perspective, and more. Mark Knight | AWAL Flatter Unsigned Artists And Inhibit Independence Front Row Tickets…
The Difference Between Ticket Brokers, Ticket Resellers
The world of online ticket sales can seem like a murky one, and not without reason, but in reality not every transaction is as fraught with peril as it may seem. Here we break down the difference between a ticket seller and a ticket broker, the risk difference between the…
Running A Band: The Project Management Perspective
While project management when used in the context of a band may cause some to run screaming, there’s a lot to be said for the application of the rules and techniques which apply to project management being implemented in a music business context. In this piece we explore of the…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Branding • Music Career • Streaming Data • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared articles on effective branding for independent musicians, whether or not a career in music is a good choice, why streaming data is so important for artists, and more. Brandon Jackson | What Is Branding? A Guide For Independent Musicians Ariel Hyatt| FAQ: Is Music…
Is Music A Good Career Choice For Me/My Child? FAQ
Choosing a career in music is a decision that is often looked on dubiously by some of the more pragmatically minded professional adults in the world. That said, there are a number of pros to such a pursuit as well. __________________________ In this latest post on MusicThinkTank, Ariel Hyatt explores…
Streaming For Musicians: The Data That Matters The Most
While those who bemoan the streaming economy will be quick to point out the difficulty of making a living solely off of streaming, there is still tremendous value for artists in making their music available on streaming services, particularly where data gathering is concerned. ______________________________ In this most recent post…