{"id":24912,"date":"2020-06-02T00:15:35","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T00:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/?p=24912"},"modified":"2024-01-19T08:33:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T08:33:48","slug":"top-advice-articles-indie-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/top-advice-articles-indie-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of the Best: Our Top Advice Articles for Indie Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"

We decided to compile the best articles for indie musicians we’ve posted over the years so it’s easy for you to find them.<\/p>\n

Do check out some of them. You can pick a nugget of wisdom or two on making merch, releasing an album, marketing your music, and more.<\/p>\n

Happy reading!<\/p>\n

ON MERCH:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tips From Musicians Who Always Sell A Lot During Gigs<\/a>
\nShirt+ Vinyl Bundles= the way to go.<\/a>
\nAdd-ons That Instantly Boost Merch Sales<\/a>
\n9 Tips for Designing Band T-shirts<\/a><\/p>\n

ON ALBUM RELEASE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Setting the Price of Your CD: Six Things to Consider<\/a>
\n6 Signs You\u2019re Not Yet Ready to Release an Album<\/a><\/p>\n

BRILLIANT MARKETING IDEAS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

5 Marketing Lessons We Can Learn From OK Go<\/a>
\nFamous Musicians and their Gimmicks<\/a>
\n17 Famous Martin Atkins Quotes on Music Career<\/a>
\nTransform Fans to Super Fans- How to Build a Loyal Fanbase<\/a><\/p>\n

ON LIFESTYLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

How Artists Can Achieve Balance Between Money and Passion<\/a>
\nMoney-saving Tips for the Frugal Musician<\/a>
\nProductivity Hacks for the Full-Time Musician<\/a>
\n7 Traits Every Musician Should Develop<\/a>
\nFemale Musicians With Kids Talk About Their Challenges<\/a><\/p>\n

ON THINGS TO AVOID:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Networking in Music: 5 Ways You\u2019re Doing It Wrong<\/a>
\nTypes of People to Avoid in Your Music Career<\/a>
\nMarketing Mistakes That Almost Everyone is Making<\/a>
\nCommon Mistakes Indie Musicians Make (by Musicians and Industry Pros)<\/a><\/p>\n

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James Hill<\/i><\/b> is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole’s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company <\/i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a>, a CD\/DVD\/vinyl and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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