Here we explore how to apply a re-thought definition of entrepreneurship and put it into practice, as well as how it can help artists and art leaders prepare for the future of the changing music industry. ____________________________ In this third installment from MusicThinkTank examining what entrepreneurship really means for musicians,…
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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Fanbase • Music Venues • Hiring A Booking Agent
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how cord cutting culture has influenced how we consume media, the ten best jobs for songwriters, how online interaction through music can foster engagement, and more! MusicThinkTank | How We Consume Media In 2018 Clint Gillingham | Best Drum Set Brands 2018 Evan…
10 Types Of Songwriting Jobs
Working as a songwriter can a be a rewarding experience, and allows you to bring a tangible offering to the people who experience your work, but it can also be a difficult road financially. Here we look at ten different jobs that can make your career as a songwriter that…
How Online Sharing Is Changing The Music Industry Game
With the increased digitization of the world creeping into almost every corner of our daily lives, the music industry is no exception, and our increased connection on social media and online generally is changing the music industry game for all players. _________________________ In this latest post on MusicThinkTank, Courtney Myers…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Social Media • Get Your Music Heard • Entrepreneurship • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we look at the good and bad of social media in the music industry, how to write an email pitch that will get your music heard, what entrepreneurship really means for musicians, and more! Courtney Myers | Social Media And The Music Industry: The Good, The…
Music Is Never Made In A Bubble: What Entrepreneurship Means For Musicians
This piece looks at how musicians can work to stand out and separate themselves from the crowd, with an emphasis on making music from a socially conscientious perspective, and how they can become better at doing this as they develop their careers. ___________________________ In this followup post from MusicThinkTank, Nicholas…
Writing An Email Pitch That Gets Your Music Heard
In order to get your music career off the ground, you first have to somehow make it past the industry gatekeepers. Here we look at how to craft an email pitch for your music that will stand out from the pack and capture the attention of the recipient. __________________________ In…
4 Recording Studio Equipment Essentials
Working in or running a recording studio can be an amazing, rewarding experience, but such a facility to function and attract the right kind of clientele, certain pieces of equipment are essential to have. Here we look at four such items. ________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Top Musicians • Studio Equipment Must Haves • Learning An Instrument
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at much the world’s top musicians make compared to other artists, the essential pieces of equipment for running a quality recording studio, why learning an instrument is important, and more. Wegotguru Media | Why Learning An Instrument Is Beneficial Ryan Harrell | How Much…
How Much Do Top Musicians Make Compared To Other Jobs?
While it’s well known that the music industry’s top earning bring in a solid chunk of change, we here take a look at how the income of this demographic (e.g. music’s top 1%) compares with the income of the average employee in an alternative field. _____________________________ In this latest piece…