4 Tips For Jumpstarting Your Songwriting Routine

For those who have chosen to dedicate their life to the art of crafting songs, writers block of one form or another is an all-too-common occurrence. Here we look at four ways artists can jumpstart their songwriting routine. _________________________ In this recent post on MusicThinkTank, Ryan Delarosa describes four different…

How To Get A Knowledge Panel For Your Band

If you can get a knowledge panel (the coveted information breakdown which you may see to the left of a googled artist) to appear next to a search of your band, you’re in good shape branding wise. Here we look at what an artist can do to facilitate such a…

How To Get A Knowledge Panel For Your Band

If you can get a knowledge panel (the coveted information breakdown which you may see to the left of a googled artist) to appear next to a search of your band, you’re in good shape branding wise. Here we look at what an artist can do to facilitate such a…

MusicThinkTak Weekly Recap – Songwriting • Social Media • Music Licensing • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we took a look at how to get songwriters to record your songs, how to take proper safety precautions at your next show, better manage your social media content, and more. Sarah Specer | 4 Tips For Songwriters Seeking Artists To Record Their Songs Rachelle Wilber |…

Four Ways To Enjoy Your Next Show Without The Aftermath

While a lot of concert attendees, be it a small basement show or a packed stadium, set out for such events with a carefree attitude, it’s important to remember that things can easily go south in hurry at a show, unless careful steps are taken to prevent such happenings. ____________________________…

5 Things To Know In Advance Of Renewing Your Music Licenses

As 2016 draws to a close, many are likely thinking about renewing their music licenses. Change is afoot in the industry however, and before rushing to update their preexisting licenses, here are five things license holders ought to take into account. ______________________________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank, Brian Penick…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Contributors • The Internet Hates Your Band • Optimize Your Website • More

In the last several days on MusicThinkTank, we examined at how to secure blog coverage, ways in which you can use a storage unit to rehearse, how you can the best resources for drummers, and more. John Morabito | Call For Contributors Robert Lanterman | Three Ways The Internet Hates…

3 Ways The Internet Hates Your Band

For artists trying to promote their music online, the internet can be a harsh and unforgiving place. Here we look at three ways in which the nature of the online music industry makes life harder for DIY artists doing their best to circulate their tracks. ______________________________ In this piece from…

Optimizing Your Band Website For SEO

For musicians who care about being discoverable online, having a website is critical, but simply building a website will do little to drive traffic to it. Here we review how artists can optimize their online presence in such a way as to draw fans in. ________________________________ In this recent post…

Free Resources For Drum Teachers

With just a little percussive talent, giving drum lessons can provide a great opportunity for earning a little extra cash on the side, with the added bonus of inspiring future potential drummers. Here we look at some of the best resources for drum teachers. ____________________________ In this recent compilation on…