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5 things to avoid when pitching music to bloggers

Getting coverage from music blogs is important for career growth, but with so much competition in the field, simple mistakes can quickly get you written off by busy, over-saturated bloggers.. Continue reading

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Tips & Tricks to distribute, promote music on Spotify

In addition to being one of the most popular streaming services, Spotify also has a number of important and versatile options for independent artists when it comes to promoting their. Continue reading

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Mental health in music: how/when to prioritize yourself

Pursuing a career in an industry as competitive and fast paced as the music business can often cause burnout in even the most talented artist or producer. Here we offer. Continue reading

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10 hard & awful truths about being an independent artist (and what you can do about it)

It’s tough out there for almost anyone in the music business, and for independent artist, the journey to stardom can be especially arduous. In this piece, we face down some. Continue reading

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5 ways to use music as a storytelling tool

While music is more accessible than ever, converting casual listeners into fans remains a big challenge. Storytelling is a great tool for communicating to listeners who you are – not. Continue reading

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Video tips & tricks for your music marketing strategy

For bands and artists, video is paramount when it comes to their music marketing strategy. In this piece, experts from Rotor Videos share advice, tip and trick on how to. Continue reading

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6 tips for (eventually) performing a concert

In person shows are still off the table for now, but as artists and audiences alike eagerly imagine a return to the bright lights of concert venue, here are a. Continue reading

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5 techniques for turning music livestreams into exciting events

By this point, it’s pretty clear that livestream concerts are here to stay, and while they give both artists and fans a certain versatility that conventional shows might not, it’s. Continue reading

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8 ways to improve your songwriting this year

While a fun and rewarding process on the occasions when it goes well, writing good music – like any skill – takes time to master. Here, we look at a. Continue reading

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What musicians should learn from entrepreneurs

In this piece, David Andrew Wiebe explains why artists need to recognize that they themselves are running a small business, and how the rules of entrepreneurship can help guide them. Continue reading

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Essential music industry contracts

Like it or not, contracts are the life blood of the music industry, and understanding how they work and why they’re necessary is key to avoiding disaster for you and. Continue reading

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