As an artist, you should, of course, learn as much as you can about current trends in the music industry. What worked for artists 30 years ago may not fair so well today –in the age of...
3 Tips for Band Couples
Many musicians prefer to keep love life separate from band life. No one wants to rehearse while one member’s girlfriend is sitting awkwardly in the corner –or worse, giving you suggestions...
3 Things That Will Improve Your Album Art
When creating an album, your main focus should be the music. This is the most important element that determines the album’s overall success. However, once you’re done producing this music, it’s...
How to Get Your Music Picked for a Commercial
Commercials often present an ideal situation that you want to be in, but they can’t do that without music that brings life to this fantasy. The 2016 Honda Pilot would not be as appealing without...
How Frank Ocean Evolved From Ghostwriter to Grammy Winner
Frank Ocean is an inspirational singer/songwriter, and not just within the African American and LGBT communities. He got into the music industry through hard work, good connections, and some twists...
How to Improve Your Merchandise Stand Sales
You’re probably preoccupied enough with the details of your live show. However, being passive when it comes to your merchandise stand is a huge mistake. Apply good strategies to make the most of...
How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Music
Instagram is a highly popular social media platform where users share brunch photos, travel destinations, and their cats. Although Instagram is not directly related to music production, the image...
How To Record Your First Demo
So you’ve been thinking of recording your first demo but need a few short simple guidelines to help you get started. Don’t worry; a demo tape can seem like a daunting task but definitely not...
Four Places to Promote Your Music That Don’t Include Your Twitter Page
Most artists are aware of how useful Youtube or Spotify can be in helping you promote your music. However, as an up and coming artist, you need to be a little more flexible when it comes to...
Strategies For Using Your SoundCloud
SoundCloud is a very valuable tool for storing and sharing your tracks. But you have to apply good strategy to get the most out of it. Here are some ways how! Focus on Public Relations Tags like...