Who Will Actually Contribute To Your Music Crowdfunding Campaign?

In this helpful how-to article, we look at the proper actionable steps to take when it comes to launching a successful crowdfunding campaign and how, as an artist, you can work to target those who will actually donate to your project. ___________________________ Guest Post by Ian Anderson on DIY Musician…

Youtube’s Super Chat: A Guerilla Marketing Gift

The recent launch of YouTube’s Super Chat feature represents and interesting new way of monetizing a combination of mobile messaging and live video, and although it seems like good news for both creators and superfans, YouTube could be facing some unanticipated consquences as a result of this new service. ______________________________…

How To Build A Spotify Playlist That Appears In A Search

If you’re hoping to get your song on a major Spotify playlist, it’s important to first cut your teeth on lower-level playlists, until eventually Spotify’s algorithm picks up on what’s going on down below and elevates your song to the top. One good way of doing this is to build…

Twitter For Events & Concerts: What You Need to Know

The world of social media is tumultuous and ever-changing, and nowhere is this more true than on Twitter. This means that if you’re planning on promoting an event on the social media platform, your marketing strategy needs to be able to evolve, and quickly. _________________________ Guest post by Rachel Grate…

A Complete Guide To SEO For Musicians

SEO can be confusing and challenging for a lot of artists seeking to market their music via search engines, but it is a powerful and useful tool as well. In this eBook, we offer a comprehensive guide to search engine optimization for musicians who may be unfamiliar with concept. _____________________________…

Tips For Creating Great Music Promo Items In The Music Business

While marketing merch may not be most musician’s favorite part of the business, it remains a critical aspect. Here we review some tips on how to create promotional items that will market the band independently. _________________________ Guest post by Emma Miller True fans love to have and collect items with…

5-Step Guide For Facebook Marketing Beginners

Like it or not, being a full time musician means that music is your business, and being able to advertise is critical to that business being a success. Here we guide you through the five steps of launching a Facebook ad campaign. ____________________________ Guest post by Anne Felicitas, Writer and…

How To Maximize The Value Of Music In A Commercial

The perfect mix of brand messaging and a well chosen piece of music can result in powerful advertisement that potential customers can connect with. It can also provide significant value to the artist, as it broadens their and audience and earns revenue from sync licensing. _______________________ Guest post by George…