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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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
So this is it! After many years of religiously practicing in your garage, your band finally came up with a good set of songs and released an album. Luckily and to your surprise, many people actually liked it. You’ve gathered a good number of fans just a month after you released your CD and now […]
Blogging is one great online tool for musicians to gain more fans. It would help you build a solid fanbase if you broadcast your life, philosophies, opinions, rants, and frustrations online since it creates an intimate (albeit virtual) relationship with the readers. It makes them feel like they know something important about you, the artist, […]
FOR THE WHOLE KIT Develop a Concept: It matters if you have developed a good concept for the whole kit so that each piece or page is recognizable as part of the kit. This gives the impression that you really mean business because you took the time and effort to really weave everything together into […]