7 ways to market yourself as an artist without turning into an annoying salesman
We want to market ourselves as freelance artists and we want to market our works. However, when the opportunity strikes for us to introduce ourselves to an individual or to a crowd, we fumble and only manage to let out a soft squeal. Or, when we’re not shy, we’re too scared that we’re sharing so […]
Six examples of band press kits that the A&R Reps will surely love
As an indie musician today, you have to be a master of music but a jack of all trades as well. That means that aside from being a musician, you have to be an accountant, an event organizer, a social media guru, and a master promoter too. Whew! Don’t you wish you could go back […]
Liquid- Filled Vinyl Records
Just a few weeks ago, we featured awesome liquid-filled flash drives. They were pretty impressive! But would you believe that there are liquid-filled vinyl records? Yes, they do exist, my friends. Liquid inside vinyl records that actually play music. Welcome to the future where anything is possible and bands are finding more and more ways […]
How to really get the attention of your target audience
Your potential customers are bombarded by thousands of advertising images every day from the moment they wake up to the time they hit their beds. You have to find a way to get through all the noise to have your message heard by your target audience. For musicians, this means that you have to find […]
How to brand your band? Answer these five questions
OK Go, Madonna, Daft Punk, Lady Gaga. These are very famous musicians but there are certainly many artists that sing better than them. But why are they so famous? The answer is simple: they have created a brand. You might cringe thinking about branding as if it’s a disease, as if it can ruin your soul, […]
What successful artists do in their free time
All of us have 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, but why are there others that are very productive even on the weekends? Surely, those people don’t have a life. Contrary to popular belief, they do. They are bursting with life than us mere mortals. They’re actually kind of cheating because […]
Money-saving tips for the frugal musician
Money doesn’t come easy for musicians that is why apart from aiming to earn more, musicians should also aim to save on expenses. Here are some of the ways musicians can scrimp and save: Know the Tax Deductibles If you’re a tax-paying musician, then you must know that there are many things you can deduct from […]
CDs Versus Download Cards
So which is better: Selling CDs or download cards? The answer might seem easy to some (Download Cards, duh!) but you have to think twice. There are advantages that only the CD offers (yes, no matter how outdated it is) which could greatly improve your music career. Here are some of the pros and cons of […]
5 Branding Articles Every Artist Must Read
If you want to make a career out of your music, you should learn how to market yourself well. It’s simply a must if you want to keep doing what you’re doing. The number one step of good marketing is creating a solid brand/ reputation. Here are some of our most-read articles about branding for […]
Shortcuts to Music Career Success
Those who say that there are no shortcuts to success either lack career know-how or are simply lying. Of course there is a shortcut to everything and that includes your music career. Instead of focusing on talent alone, think of how you can achieve big leaps in your career so that it won’t take you […]