For those wondering why 2016 didn’t bring them the fame and fortune they were seeking in their music career, part of this issue could be the size of their goals. While dreaming big is important, setting attainable goals is important when it comes to actually advancing your career. ______________________________ In…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Maximizing Your Music Collection On Your Smartphone
If having a massive arsenal of music at your disposal while on the go, the limitation of a smartphone may be frustrating. Here we look at how implementation of the right tools and strategies can improve its functionality. ________________________ In this recent piece by Dixie Somers on MusicThinkTank, we examine…
4 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Next Concert
Being able to see the bands and artists you love most in concert can be an amazing experience, but the nature of live music events is such that they can go south in hurry. Here we look at four tips to keep your next show experience a positive one. ____________________________…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: 27 Club • Local Concerts • Schema For SEO • More
Lately on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to avoid ending up in the 27 Club, four tips for getting the most out of your next local concert, how to optimize your band schema for SEO, and more. Daniel Matthews | How To Not (Or, How To) End Up In The…
Tagging, Structuring Your Music Or Band Site To Optimize For SEO
For many artists the term ‘schema’ can seem intimidating and complex. Essentially, it is a ways of tagging and structuring information, making it important for artists’ search engine optimization. ____________________________ In this recent post from MusicThinkTank, Wes Walls breaks down why schema is important to use as a musician and…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Being A Musician During The Holidays • Online Music Marketplace • Don’t Give Up • More
Lately on MusicThinkTank, we examined why being a musician during the holidays is terrible, how technology has changed the online music marketplace, how to find a manger, and more. Sparkplug | The 5 Worst Things About Being A Musician Around The Holidays Cherie Nelson | How Technology Has Changed The…
How Technology Has Changed The Online Musical Marketplace
While technology has altered both how performers create and how engineers produce music, perhaps the most appreciable alteration has been the shift in how consumers both discover and listen to it. Here we look at the specific technologies and trends that have led to this massive change. _____________________________ In this…
7 Ways To Find A Great Manager
As the person who connects an artist or band to the outside world and acts the liaison in the harsh business of music, finding an effective and compatible manager is paramount. Here we examine seven different ways of making this happen. __________________________ In the latest from MusicThinkTank, Ari Herstand breaks…
DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins
Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being able to track spins on internet radio has always been notoriously difficult, something which DigitalRadioTracker may make easier. _______________________ In…
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Great Timing • Jumpstart Songwriting • Get A Band Knowledge Panel • More
Most recently on MusicThinkTank, we took a look at good timing’s ability to stack music coverage in your favor, how you can jumpstart your songwriting routine, the best way to get a band knowledge panel, and more. Janelle Rogers | 5 Ways Great Timing Stacks Music Blog Coverage In Your…