Texas Governor Greg Abbott Urges U.S. DOJ To Reconsider Changes To PRO Licensing Model

With so many unhappy with the Department of Justice’s recent alteration to the Performing Rights Organization licensing model, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter to Attorney General Lynch urging reconsideration of the decision. __________________________________ In this recent post on MusicThinkTank from the Texas Music Office, we look at…

17 Ways To Promote Your Music Online

Given the multitude of available channels, it’s unrealistic to expect to be able to promote your music on all of them. A more effective strategy is to focus on those platforms most likely to offer success. Here we look at determining which channels those might be, and utilizing them accordingly….

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: A Rich Kid’s Game? • How To Be A Confident Musician • Intellectual Property Online • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how to build a business plan, some ways to make your next rock show legit, the best way to select a supplier, and more Wendy Day | A Necessary Business Plan (For Your Career) Rachelle Wilber | 4 Ways To Make Your Next Rock Concert…

How To Build A Content Marketing Strategy As An Artist, Band, Or DJ

In addition to actually having content, it’s important for artists to develop an effective content marketing strategy, as it helps them to build relationships both with their fans, and with others operating within the music industry. _______________________________ In this article lifted from MusicThinkTank, Marcella Smeele looks at how performers in…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Talent And Success • Staying Inspired • Musical Inventions • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the difference between talent and success, how to work a 9-5 but still be an inspired musician, musical inventions of the 21st century, and more Anthony Cerullo | The Difference Between Talent And Success In Music Rachel Bresnahan | How To Work A…

Make Better Music Using Fan Feedback

One of the greatest challenges when it comes to self-improvement as a musician is being able to judge one’s own music objectively. For this reason, it can be important to develop and use effective techniques for soliciting feedback from one’s fans. _________________________________ In this recent article off of MusicThinkTank, Dave…

Musical Inventions In The 21st Century

For better or for worse, the 21st century has brought about numerous changes for the music industry, particularly where tech is concerned. In this article we look at what some of these major innovations are, and how they’ve impacted the music business landscape. _______________________________ In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank,…

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Grow Your Instagram Following • Get Reckless • Make Yourself Irreplaceable • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored how to grow your instagram following, how to make yourself an irreplaceable musician, four must haves for any concert, and more Lauren Gill | 6 Tips For Musicians: Rapidly Grow Your Instagram Following Brash | BRASH! Magazine Blog – Time To Get Pretty Reckless…

Music Celebration: 4 Must-Have Items For Any Concert

Going to a live music event should be fun and relaxing experience, but there are some essentials one must have on hand for this to be the case. Here we look four must-haves to make sure you have on your person the next time you head out to a show….

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Backgrounds For Music Websites • Passing The Audition Of A Music School • Consent Decree Impact • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at palette choices for music sites, how to pass a music school audition, the impact of the Consent Decree, and more Maria Ziza | White VS Black Background For Music Websites David Milsont | 6 Tips For Passing The Audition Of A Music School…