While being in a band is dream that many have, its realization can often be dashed right out of the gate, even when things seem promising at first. Here we look at four different issues to be on the lookout for as you’re assembling a group of musicians. ___________________________ In…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Therapy • Get Out Of The Garage • Protect Your Music • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the health benefits of music therapy, how to successfully get your band out of the garage, what keen musicians do to protect their music, and more. Dixie Somers | Tones For The Troubled: 5 Health Benefits Of Music Therapy Emma Sturgis | Get…
Getting Out Of The Garage: Tips For Starting A Band Successfully
While the number of bands and artists performing at bars and clubs each night are too numerous to count, only a select few of this groups will ever move on to moderate touring success or a record deal, much less fame and fortune. In this piece we explore how bands…
How Smart Musicians Protect And Secure Their Songs
While today’s artists have a wide variety of outlets for distributing their music, so many avenues can also make artists more vulnerable to having their work copied or taken. Here we look at several different strategies, simple and complex, for artists to secure and protect their music. _____________________________ In this…
Top 3 Time Management Practices For Musicians
Whether a solo artist or member of band, the number of tasks which an artist must complete on a daily basis can be overwhelming, particularly if that person’s time management skill are less than stellar. Here we look at three essential tips every artists should keep in mind when managing…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Being A Star • Breaking Into The Industry • Why Your Home Recording Sucks • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, we covered the difference between being a diva and an imposter, how to break into the industry as a broadway musician, how to improve your home recordings, and more! Hilde Spille | Being A Star – Between Diva Behavior And Imposter Syndrome Cherie Nelson | 3…
3 Essentials For Breaking Into The Industry As A Broadway Musician
While it’s hard to guarantee success in any area of the music industry, as an artist hoping to break into Broadway you can build a foundation for yourself which will increase the likelihood of your being able to land a spot as professional Broadway musician. Here we at three key…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Getting Verified • Concert Tips • Complete SEO Checklist • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored getting verified on Shazam, how to behave responsibly at live shows, a complete search engine optimization checklist for musicians, and more. Shivani Patel | Tips For Getting Verified On Shazam And Accessing Analytics Kara Masterson | Responsible Rock N Roll: 4 Tips For Your…
4 Important Concert Tips
Attending live shows can provide some of the most rewarding experiences of your life, provided you plan for them appropriately. Here we look at four tips for maximizing your enjoyment and minimizing misery. ___________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Kara Masterson outlines four key elements for making sure your…
What Unsigned Bands Can Learn From Disney
Here we look at what artists looking to make it in the music industry can learn from a solidly established corporate behemoth like Disney, and how Disney’s ability to tell and re-tell a story in a way that is compelling to, and brings in a new audience can be applied…