If you’re dipping your toes into the social media waters as a band, We recommend starting with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you’re using these tools with the goal of building your profile as a band, be informative, positive, sincere and strategic in your use.
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In 2016, social media is an essential tool for musicians, and it’s often the starting point for new artists. While it’s not a replacement for your own website, you can give fans easy access to your bio, tour dates, music, photos, videos, and contact info. With more modern platforms like...
Social media has given bands a tremendous way to connect with their fans. Unfortunately, it has also given those who don’t like a band a place where they know their complaints and criticisms will be seen/heard. While hiding behind a Facebook page, Twitter handle, or YouTube account, these self-styled...
Social media is one of, if not the most powerful tools in the hands of musicians today. It provides an instant connection to your fans, a platform for speaking your mind, and of course an easy way to share your music. But let’s be honest – as much as we could talk about ourselves and our passion...
Practicing takes up a huge amount of a musician’s life. Creating an organized practice space can help make sure you’re getting the most out of what you put into your craft. Whether you’re a solo artist or a band, here are some helpful tips on arranging an efficient, comfortable, and fun...
Okay, you’ve just melted the faces of your largest crowd to date. Now what? Hang out in the green room? Drink at the bar? Go to the hotel or home? No, no and no. With the final note of your set, your night should be just beginning. It’s time to capitalize on your great performance and grow your...
Networking gets a bad rap in the music industry. Many musicians even cringe at the word. It’s not, however, just about schmoozing to get what you want. If you’ve ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” and got frustrated, then you’ll be happy to hear...
It’s never been easier to digitally communicate with people who work in the music industry. From artists and their managers to bloggers and their websites, one online conversation can transform into a vital relationship that carries its weight in gold both on- and offline.
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You’ve probably heard this many times, but most opportunities in the music industry come from personal connections that you cultivate. Unfortunately many times, the critical connections that could really propel your career into the spotlight are difficult to get, especially as an indie musician...
Every band has to start somewhere. Many groups playing the world’s largest stages today started in small clubs in and around their hometowns. But sometimes, it’s difficult to even get that far. When you’re at the very beginning, with no fanbase or connections whatsoever, how do you cut...
If you want to be a successful touring artist, you first need to conquer your hometown. After all, why would someone feel secure booking your band if you can’t even fill a room at home? As many of you know, however, becoming a hometown hero often takes more than just relentless gigging. If you...
It can be easy to get stuck in a rut trying to become popular in your local scene. With bands that gain a large amount of success, it’s actually fairly common that their initial popularity came from somewhere outside of their hometown. For this reason, it’s important to start breaking...
Want to be a professional musician? Great. You need to look and dress the part. If you’re a rock ‘n’ roller onstage, then it’s okay to rock jeans and leather jackets when offstage. If you live it, look it. But if you’ve yet to cultivate your onstage persona or image,...
We’re all guilty of a little procrastination from time to time. After all, that guitar isn’t going anywhere, right? It’ll still be lying around while you nap for an extra few minutes, watch another episode of Sesame Street, or play a few more games of Monopoly. Dodging creative work...
Finding and booking gigs isn’t always easy. So when you do land a gig, it’s important to leave a good impression! Often, finding gigs is about networking and who you know. One poor performance, and you might end up the talk of the town – in a bad way. These 10 tips won’t only help you...
