When it comes to taking your passion project seriously and moving things to the next level, then its time to start treating your hobby like a business – particularly when it comes to tax write-offs. Here we look at how formalizing your musical pursuits can save you money in the…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music PR • Crowdfunding • Rehearsal Venue • More
This week on MusicThinkTank contributors looked at a reconsideration of how to approach music PR, music crowdfunding campaigns to keep an eye on, how to help your band relocate to a new rehearsal venue, and more. Mark Knight | It’s Time To Reconsider Our Approach To Music PR Erica Ann…
8 Crowdfunding Campaigns To Keep Your Eye On And Why
Crowdfunding can be a tricky needle to thread in any industry, and the music business is no exception, but if you can make your campaign stand out, your chances for success become that much greater. Here we look at eight crowdfunding campaigns that are exceptional for one reason or another….
Helping Your Band Move To A New Rehearsal Space
Moving is always a stressful affair, and when it involves a group of people and large amounts of expensive gear, that stress can easily be amplified. Here we look at key organizational steps to take in order avoid mishap and tragedy. _______________________ In this newest post to MusicThinkTank, Emma Sturgis…
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Jannelle Monáe • Promoting On A Budget • Safe And Secure • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored the new era of Janelle Monáe, how to promote your new project on the cheap, the best way to stay safe and secure at a music festival, and more. Catherine Harris-White | “Dirty Computer” Ushers In New Era of Janelle Monáe GoGoirilla Media |…
Staying Safe And Secure This Festival Season
With summer almost in full swing, a variety of fun and vibrant festivals across the nation are likely calling your name, and while these provide a great opportunity to cut loose and take in some fantastic music, it’s also important to keep your wits about you. ________________________ In this post…
Promoting Music On A Budget
New music, merch, or an upcoming tour are like any product or service, in that they need some form of promotion in order to be successful. Here we look at how artists can promote an upcoming product or project effectively without breaking the bank. ________________________ In this latest post on…
Top Ways To Promote Your Music In 2018
Here we look at some of the most important elements of promotion, and how you can grow your fanbase and establish a powerful online presence from which to market to them in 2018. __________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Kristal Bean details some of the top marketing techniques available…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: New Fans • Songwriting Laws • Band Breakups • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, how to market your music to brand new fans, the seven laws of smart songwriting, how to pick up the pieces and make a new when your band breaks up, plus much more! Brandon Jackson | 5 Ways To Market Your Music To New Fans Vanessa…
Band Breakup: How To Pick Up The Pieces
As with relationships of any kind, the exciting possibilities which emerge at the outset of starting or joining a band often evolve into the harsh reality that things just aren’t going to work out. Here we look at the best way to pick up the pieces and move on when…