In this step-by-step guide to selling band merchandise online, we look at how to choose the right merch to invest in, the various types of physical and digital merch available to sell, where it can be purchased, and how to set up your online merch store. ____________________________ In this latest…
Category archives: Music Think Tank
Exploring DIY Music Video Production
In the music industry today video is king, but many artists shy away from creating music videos, fearing that they won’t appear "professional" enough. So what does professional mean, and how can an artist guarantee that their DIY video looks that way? ___________________________ In this latest article from MusicThinkTank, the…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Be A Tighter Band Live • Spark Inspiration • Build Your Mailing List • More
This past week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how to be a tighter band live, how to combat songwriters block, build a better mailing list, and more. Robert Lanterman | 4 Ways To Be A Tighter Live Band Cherie Nelson | 4 Ways to Spark Inspiration And Break Through Writer’s…
4 Ways to Spark Inspiration And Break Through Songwriter’s Block
As with anyone who writes for their career, songwriters will almost inevitably run into writer’s block at some point. Here we look at four potential sources of inspiration artists can turn to next time they hit a creative wall. ___________________________ In this new article on MusicThinkTank, Cherie Nelson looks at…
How Big Is The Music Business, Really?
Although music may be more ubiquitous than ever before, this availability has failed to translate into greater payouts for artists. It’s hardly the first time in music’s history that artists have been unfairly treated, but after all these ups and downs, how big is the music business now? ______________________________________ In…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Traveling Band • Brand Your Music • Make Money From Your Music On YouTube • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at details to go over with your manager pre-tour, how to brand you music with a domain name, make money from it off YouTube, and more. Rachelle Wilber | Traveling Band – Touring Details to Go Over With Your Manager Jeff Sass | Brand…
Touring Details To Go Over With Your Manager
Communication is important, particularly when it comes to bands and managers. Below we look at three things bands should take care to discuss and finalize with their managers in order to avoid problems and complications after the fact. __________________________________________ In this article from MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber outlines several important touring…
How To Make Money From Your Music On YouTube
YouTube is undeniably a hugely important resource for artists when it comes to gaining exposure and engaging with fans, but rigging the service so that it actually brings in revenue is an entirely different matter. ____________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Jon Ostrow reveals the best way for artist…
The Younger, The Better: How Attracting Youthful Fans Leads To Longer, More Profitable Careers
This article examines the unfair stigma which an artist can often receive as a result of the demographic of their fan base, and argues that young and enthusiastic listeners can be both profitable and longer lasting than many fans. __________________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Julie Wischan makes a…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Advance Your Music Career • An Effective Marketing Plan • SEO For Musicians • More
Recently on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the value of having the right mindset, how to create an effective marketing plan, five SEO tips for artists, and more. Tom Hess | The Thing You Already Have That Will Ensure Your Music Career Success Janette Berrios | How To Advance Your Music…