While having quality music is import, the impact the visuals have on your brand as an artists, and on connecting with fans and selling your music in general, cannot be understated. Here we look at four ways in which a good graphic designer can benefit you as an artist and…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
How Do Bands Effectively Manage Royalties And Contracts?
When an up and coming band begins to see appreciable success, they may not have the best idea as to how to manage the new income being earned off of royalties and contracts. Here are four tips for how to do so effectively. _____________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank,…
How To Get Booked At Music Festivals
Landing your band a gig at a music festival can be one of the most effective ways of getting industry attention, both from fans and tastemakers. It also speaks volumes about a band’s talent and commitment to finding success in the business. _________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Lisa…
A Complete Guide To SEO For Musicians
SEO can be confusing and challenging for a lot of artists seeking to market their music via search engines, but it is a powerful and useful tool as well. In this eBook, we offer a comprehensive guide to search engine optimization for musicians who may be unfamiliar with concept. _____________________________…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Instagram Live • Don’t Scratch It! • The Release • More
On this edition of our MusicThinkTank Recap, we looked at how artists can utilize Instagram live, the best way to safely relocate equipment, and the differences between rolling out a local and national release. Ta’Rikah Jones | How To Use Instagram Live Hannah Whittenly | How To Safely Relocate Your…
New Music: Local vs. National Releases
After sinking a massive amount of time and energy into crafting an album, it can be tempting to rush out and dump it on the market, but releasing new music needs to be done carefully and methodically, and releasing locally is a very different animal from a national release. ________________________…
6 Tips For Successfully Releasing An Album
Once you’ve put in the effort to write and record an album, you doubtless want the blood sweat and tears to have been worth it. Here we look at six considerations to take into account before releasing an album that will help to guarantee the most success possible. _________________________ In…
Music Think Tank Recap: Songwriters Challenge • Sending Music To Record Labels • Content Ideas
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at a new songwriters co-writing challenge, how to perfectly package and prepare a demo in advance of sending it off to a label, and eleven killer ideas for developing content to share on social media. Lisa Occhino | SongwriterLink’s Free 30-Day Co-Writing Challenge Angel…
11 Killer Content Ideas For Musicians To Get More Fans On Social Media
As a musician, social media marketing plays a key role in getting more fans, but it’s critical that the type of content which one posts attracts fans, and more importantly the sort of fans you want to attract. _______________________ In this latest post to MusicThinkTank, Lisa Occhina shares eleven ideas…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: More Money, More Problems • Stay Safe/Sober • Selling Your Music Online • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we took a look at how more money leads to more problems, how you can stay safe and sober at your next show, a complete guide to selling your music online, and more. Robert Lanterman | More Money, More Problems! Rachelle Wilber | How To Stay…