Indie Musicians: Tips in Making a Band Bio
A feeling that’s even worse than being hated is the feeling of being unacknowledged or ignored. Mediocrity is the enemy of artists. But the music industry is like the ocean; vast and filled with others who also dream of making it big. Survival of the fittest is the game. Talent is not the only requirement […]
Indie Musicians: How to Copyright Music Online
Why Copyright My Music? If you see yourself as a serious musician (and I presume you do), you would be wise to register your original songs with the U.S. Copyright Office (if you reside outside of the U.S., skip to the section on International Copyright below). This will protect you in the event that someone, […]
Indie Musicians: Use Download Cards to Promote Your Band
Due to the popularity of digital downloads, download cards have become one of the most popular ways to sell music. In fact, it is a must for musicians nowadays. If you are a band and you just decided to have download cards, then here are some tips that can boost your download cards sales. Give […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Personality Development Tips for New Musicians
Some musicians focus mainly on their music because they believe that talent is everything. They somehow look down on those musicians who are social butterflies and who have excellent social skills because they somehow associate it with the lack of pure, raw talent. I know this feeling is not expressed by many but some artists […]
Indie Musicians: How to Get Gigs When Your Band is Still Unknown
There is a certain catch 22 in getting a gig when you’re band is still new. Booking agents won’t pay attention to you if you still haven’t played live even once, and you cannot get other gigs unless you have that first gig. It’s like applying for jobs which all require 2 years or more […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Self-Promotion Tips for New Musicians
So how do you start reaching out to people and promoting your music when only your 5 friends and their mothers know about your band? Here are some sound self-promotion tips for new musicians. Don’t worry; these tips would not make you appear desperate. Get Social thru Social networks. Yes, even if only 5 people […]
Indie Musicians: 5 Must-Know Tips For New Artists
This year’s New Music Seminar in New York wrapped today after a series of panels which included “The Creative Conundrum – Increasing Your Odds With Radical Differentiation,” a 90-minute no-bull look at how new artists can break their careers wide open. Yes, that’s easier said than done, as the discussion’s moderator, Billboard’s editorial director Bill […]
Indie Musicians: 12 iPhone Apps for Indie Musicians on the Go
This post originally appeared on the MicControl blog on June 14, 2010. Chris is the co-founder of MicControl, a music blogging network based on a music social networking platform. Chris can be found on Twitter and Facebook. These days, everyone is “on-the-go” and chances are if you own an iPhone you’ve recognized the fact that you’ve got a […]
Indie Musicians: How to Turn Off Your Fans
Be fashionably late. Always. It is a good idea if you play 30 to 45 minutes late because for sure, there would be more people present in the venue by then. You are simply concerned for those late fans who came from other cities just to see you. The fans will forgive your tardiness once […]
Indie Musicians: Are you hustling enough?
Are you hustling enough? Are you working as hard as you could? Are you working your artists as hard as you can? Are they doing everything they can? Are you making sure that your team is working hard? Are your manager and your lawyers working as hard as you are? Business is tough. Business is […]