Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Songwriting • Guitar Lessons • Pressing Vinyl • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to find the best guitar lessons, why DIY artists should focus on vinyl, how to build a sustainable songwriting career, and more. Joseph Nicholls | How To Find Best Beginner Guitar Lessons Glenn Parry | Why DIY Musicians Need To Be Pressing…

Why DIY Musicians Should Be Pressing Vinyl

Now at a 25-year sales high, vinyl’s resurgence among music lovers is undeniable, and as the cost of record players continues to dip and nostalgia continues to rise, the barriers to entry for artists looking to press their work on vinyl continue to crumble. ___________________________ In this recent post to…

21 Band Website Design Dos And Don’ts

While you may be gaining success with your live shows and with and gaining local traction, having a place online that fans can turn to where they won’t get lost in the ever rising tide of social media is important for sustainable growth as a band or artist. For this…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Practice Environment • Music Investment • Success In The Industry • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the best environment in which to practice music, tips on crafting an ideal music investment agreement, and how to achieve success in the music industry. Dixie Somers | What’s The Best Environment To Practice Music In? Byron Pascoe | 8 Music Investment Agreement…

Music Think Tank: A Call For Submissions

Thank you for your committed readership and the insightful content that many of you have shared, Without your contributions, our sister blog Music Think Tank would not exist. If you have something to say about the music industry, please consider contributing a post to MTT. Thank you in advance for…

The Best Environment For Practicing Music

While learning a new instrument can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience, it can also be incredibly challenging, and the environment in which a person practices can make or break their musical success. _____________________ In this latest post from MusicThinkTank, Dixie Somers explains some of the best tactics budding…

8 Types Of Music Investment Agreements

While crowdfunding has become a popular option for artists looking to raise money for their next musical production, other musicians may be lucky enough to find an investor who’s willing to front cash for an artist’s next creative venture. Should you find such a person or company, however, it’s important…

3 Power Steps To Music Industry Success

As any aspiring artist is no doubt aware, making it in the music industry is no easy task, and the road to success is lengthy and harrowing. Here we look at three important steps artists must take as they journey to career success in the music business. ______________________ In this…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Concert Backlash • Home Studio Mistakes • Essential Repair Tasks • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the top home studio mistakes and how to fix them, essential repair tasks when it comes to maintaining your venue, the principles behind a well designed music website, and more. Rachelle Wilber | Concert Backlash: How To Deal With A DWI Charge Emma…

10 Principles Of Great Music Web Design

When it comes to cultivating a professional online presence from which to market your music, a well designed website is absolutely essential. Here we look at some key principles to keep in mind when putting together a website for your band or artist. _______________________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank,…