Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Guitarist’s Guide • Concert Attendee Tips • Musicology • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at tips every concert attendee should consider, why streaming is broken as a business model, how to get more fans on Twitter, and more. Mike John |The Guitarist’s Guide To Learning And Playing Bass Rachelle Wilber | 4 Tips Every Concert Attendee Should Seriously…

Tips For Concert Attendees

Attending a concert can be a joy and delight, but before hitting the floor to indulge in your favorite band’s performance, there are some useful tips to keep in mind to keep the evening from turning into a disaster. _____________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber offers some…

Social Media Marketing For Artists: How To Get More Followers On #Twitter

While many musicians struggle with their social media presence, Twitter is often the most loathed for those not already accustomed to the platform. Here we cover some ways artists can boost their presence on the site and maximize fan engagement. ______________________________ In this new piece from MusicThinkTank, Joy Ike outlines…

Writing Music: Original Vs. Marketable

While many artists prefer the idea of bringing something new to the table with their compositions, the fact is that original doesn’t always pay the bills, which may cause some musicians to er on the side of music that will actually sell. ______________________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, William…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Is Your Single A Flop? • Truth Bomb • Original Music vs Music That Sells • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at whether your single is a flop, if marketable music is preferable to original music, and how to master SEO keyword research as an artist, and more. Paul Corsi | Is Your Single A Flop? Wendy Day | Truth Bomb William Tait | Should…

SEO Keywords For Musicians

Search engine optimization is important for getting noticed as a band or artist, but as with any optimization project, knowing one’s keywords first is absolutely essential. _________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Wes Wells breakdowns effective use of keywords for any band or artist looking to optimize their digital…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Ukulele Basics • Online Music Production • General Licensing • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at ukulele basics, several online music production resources, as well as an informative general licensing infographic. Karl Heimer | Ukulele Basics For Beginners David Blacker | 3 Unique Online Music Production Resources Wes Walls | SEO For Musicians: It Starts With The Fan Journey…

3 Unique Resources For Online Music Production

Although it used to be required that anyone interested in a career in music up stumps and move to a major city such as LA or Nashville, such is no longer the case, with multiple online resources allowing budding artists to collaborate from cheaper and more rural locations. _____________________________ In…

Easy SEO For Musicians

Getting found online and being discoverable by fans is a key part of growing one’s fanbase. Here we seek to address how search engine optimization can help an artist achieve greater success. ____________________________________ This fresh new piece from MusicThinkTank, weighs in on the complex, but necessary world of search engine…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Mailing Lists • Success In The Music Business • Promote Your Music Online • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at music mailing lists, what artists need to succeed in the industry today, and how you can promote your music online. Robert Lanterman | Music Mailing Lists: Yes Or No? George Estrera | 10 Things Artists Must Have To Succeed Today In The Music…