Have you ever heard the complaint that all popular music sounds the same? Are you afraid that your sound might be too commonplace? Try one of these seven unique instruments on your next track and see...
Why You Should Not Think of Other Artists as Competition
It is easy to get intimidated by people working toward the same dream. However, teamwork is a major requirement for the entertainment industry. Working together is beneficial to individual careers as...
How To Balance Creativity With Business
Creativity and business inevitably overlap within the music industry. It’s a fair presumption that most artists think of themselves as creative; many loathe the idea of 9-5 paid prison, whilst...
How Hunter Hayes’s Album Tells A Story In 14 Songs
Country music is characterized by its storytelling lyrics. Artist Hunter Hayes is no exception. His 2014 album Storyline puts a unique spin on this concept: the album tells an entire story in...
5 People YouTubers Must Have In Their Networks
Networking is extremely essential to grow as a YouTuber. It can bring in collab opportunities, sponsorship deals, media coverage and more. Here are the five people you must reach out to and include...
5 Best Venues For Your Music
Performing at alternative venues is the best way to grow as an independent musician. It provides an opportunity to introduce your music to a varied audience. Below are five alternative performance...
4 Ways To Shoot An Epic Video On Your Phone
Our smartphones are our windows to the world. That little device you carry everywhere serves as a portal between content makers and audiences. Smartphones are designed to shoot, edit, and upload good...
The Number 1 Marketing Tip For Musicians
Email is one of the most effective forms of online marketing. Send an email to encourage fans to buy your music, leave a review, watch your recent YouTube video or perform any desirable...
The Strategy That Made Casey Niestat A YouTube Sensation
Casey Niestat has some pretty impressive credentials. His YouTube channel has over 2 million subscribers, he has founded a social media company called Beme and created an HBO series titled, “The...
8 Things You Should Never Forget to Take to a Gig
Instrument? Check. Car keys? Check. Sunglasses? Check. But wait! Before you walk out the door, here are eight things you should never forget to take to a gig. 1. Pocket Multi-tool You never know when...