Networking in Music: 5 Ways You’re Doing It Wrong
There are many friendly and talkative artists who seem like they’re experts at networking but in actuality, they don’t get the results they want. They seem to be giving too many business cards and they seem to be always busy but there are just no good results. So what are they doing wrong? Here are […]
Music A&R Reps and How to Approach Them
Whether you want to be signed to a big record label or a more modest but equally awesome indie label, you gotta learn how to approach music A&R reps. These guys have been getting flocks of demo reels and e-mails a day that you really have to know how to sell yourself. Here are some […]
9 Holiday Marketing Tips for Musicians
Tis the season to be jolly and read some music marketing tips for musicians. After all, when’s a better time to market your band better than the holidays? If you’re not planning now for the holidays, you’d be wasting a big opportunity because the holidays is one of the best times to sell and maximize […]
Sorry Musicians, Talent is Not Enough
If you’re a musician and you think all you need is talent, you’re dead wrong. Some of you might think that as long as you are really good at what you do then no one would care if you are a whiny arsehole. So what if you are sputtering harsh uncalled for criticisms once in […]
6 Tips to find a reliable company to print custom t-shirts for musicians
Custom band t-shirts are very effective promotional items for musicians. It’s a must-have item for any band especially if you’re on tour. You simply can’t NOT have ’em. Custom band t-shirts sells like hotcakes and could be a big source of income for musicians, helping them in their careers. However, the tees have to be […]
Why should musicians have their own custom t-shirts?
I know it seems pretty basic but for those of you contemplating whether printing a custom band merch is really essential because you’re running out of money or time, then here’s a straight answer: it is. Absolutely. Especially if you’re about to go on tour or you have gigs coming up. Custom t-shirts are a […]
Advice for Musicians: Things You Should Say NO To More Often
If there’s one piece of advice for musicians (or artists) that we strongly believe in, it’s this: Learn to say no. When you’re still a newbie and you want to enter the music scene, it is expected (in fact, quite wise) to say YES to a lot of things— free gigs, some favors here and […]
The 5 Most Common Challenges Every Musician Face and How to Handle Them
Every musician, whether a beginner or someone who’s been around for decades, has met and will meet a thousand hurdles in trying to make a successful music career. In fact, if you’re a musician and you’re not experiencing nerve-wracking challenges very often, you’re probably not doing it right or you’re going too slow. But, of […]
10 resolutions for musicians to be happier and more successful
It’s just a few weeks before the new year and aren’t we all excited to make things bigger and brighter in 2018? Here are some resolutions that can definitely push your career forward: Give yourself a pat on the back always. From now on, be proud of yourself. You’re reading this because you’re a driven person and […]
List of Networking Hacks for Musicians
8 Awful Ways Artists Deal With the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Rejection Letters If you just received a rejection letter, it’s alright (in fact recommended) that you respect your feelings. If you feel down, by all means go have a bottle of wine or sleep in three days in a row. However, never […]