While traveling from the US to Canada or Mexico can be complicated logistically, there is no fee for doing so. It’s different coming the other way, however, and in addition to the normal complexities with touring, there are also legal complications to take into account. ____________________________ In this latest post…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Finding Time For Music When You Have A Day Job
Time management is an important and difficult skill for musicians to master, and becomes even more important and challenging when they have another full time job. Here we look at how artists can successfully juggle finding time for music with finding working full time either in or outside the house….
Most Popular Music Genres: Completely Different Than What You Might Believe
For artists looking to establish a career in the music industry, being able to target a specific genre can be helpful in focusing their efforts, particularly if it’s one of the more popular genres. Here we look at the most popular genres of music, with some surprising results. _________________________ In…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap Concert Conversions • Selling Out House Concerts • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered how to handle moshpit injuries, the best way to prep for your first major music event, and how to sell out a house concert. Rachelle Wilber | 4 Applicable Tips For Injuries Acquired At A Concert Dixie Somers | How To Prepare For Your…
How To Prepare For Your First Big Music Event
The first major music event at any venue can be a rude awakening as to all the different things that can go wrong, but with proper preparation and forethought, many potential disasters can be mitigated, here we look at some tips for making sure things go as smoothly as possible….
How To Sell Out A House Concert [Case Study]
In this article we look at a case study of how entrepreneuring musician Derek Webb decided to fill his calendar with house concert performances, and has managed to see a tidy profit as a result. _________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Wes Walls takes behind the scene to examine…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Go Green • Building A Music Venue • 5 Bad Habits
On MusicThinkTank this week, we covered how you can make your band go green, equipment every entrepreneur needs when building a venue, and five bad habits songwriters with home studios need to drop. Daniel Matthews | Top 4 Easy Ways For Your Band To Go Green Rachelle Wilber | 4…
4 Pieces Of Equipment Every Entrepreneur Needs When Building A Music Venue
Opening a venue can be fantastic way for the entrepreneurially inclined to expand their passion for the performing arts, but doing so successfully necessitates a certain amount of the right kind of gear. Here we look at four equipment essentials for building a music venue. ___________________________ In this latest piece…
5 Problematic Habits Songwriters With Home Studios Need To Quit
For songwriters with home studios, it can often feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done that needs to be, while still having enough time to crank out quality songs. Here we look at five bad habits that can prevent songwriters from achieving their…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Fight For Your Rights • Feedback On Your Music • Keep Your Equipment Safe • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at what to do after getting arrested at a concert, effective feedback on your music, how to keep your equipment safe and more! Rachelle Wilber | What To Do After Being Arrested At A Concert Alex Cowles | Some Feedback On Your Music Anica…