On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared pieces looking at why fame can be so destructive, the dangers of incurring crippling debt while on tour, how social media can be effectively used to increase engagement at shows, and more! Hilde Spille | Fame Hurts – 5 Reasons Why Daniel Matthews |…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Streaming Platforms Are Changing Music Promotion, Discovery: Here’s How
While streaming has revitalized the music industry in lots of ways, many artists continue to struggle to make ends meet, something which the launch of numerous new analytic and discovery features by streaming services could help to change. _______________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note:…
The Most Important Lesson Learned On Tour
Here a touring artist shares a tale of woe from the road, detailing the financial disaster which can await any band or artist heading out on tour, and just how bad it can get. ____________________ In this latest post from MusicThinkTank, Daniel Matthews details a nightmarish account of how a…
40 Social Media Tips To Increase Engagement At Shows
Most DIY artists know that utilizing social media is a necessary evil when it comes to promoting their music, particularly when it comes to live shows. Here we look at some smarter ways to grow your followers, maximize engagement, and sell more tickets to your shows. __________________________ In this latest…
4 Tips For Having The Best Tour Of Your Career
If you’re an artist or in a band, going on tour is likely something you’re planning to do, if you haven’t already. While touring can and should be an amazing experience, it must also be taken seriously and carefully planned out in order to prevent disaster. ___________________________ In this recent…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Budgets • Apps • Graphics • More
This week on MusicThinkTank we covered why budgeting matter so much for independent artists, the essential apps to have on your iPhone while touring, what graphics can do for marketing your music, and more. Brandon Jackson | Why Budgeting Is So Important For Independent Artists Robert Lanterman | 4 Most…
4 Most Important iPhone Apps For Touring Musicians
Beyond just maps, certain apps have become invaluable for the iPhone totting artist hitting the road. Here we look at for of the most essential to have, whether you’re promoting a show or just trying to communicate with your bandmates. ______________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, Robert Lanterman details…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Supercharge Your Venue • College Dilemma • Rehearsal Venue
On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared pieces on how to supercharge your music venue, the challenging decision musicians face when it comes to college, how you can effectively market your band, and more. Rachelle Wilber | Maximum Power: 4 Ways To Supercharge Your Music Venue Daniel Matthews | For Musicians,…
Musicians And The Great College Dilemma
For many musicians, the choice of whether or not to attend college can be a difficult one. While college can provide a lot of opportunities for both networking and improving one’s skills, many artists find that college is out of their financial reach, or consider unnecessary to their success in…
13 Essential Strategies For Marketing Your Band
As you get more serious about your music career, it becomes essential to start investing serious time and energy into developing and launching an effective marketing strategy. Here we look at thirteen essentials components. _____________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, Lisa Occhino outlines thirteen essential marketing strategies for any…