September 13, 2020 Many musicians struggle in turning their passion for music into a living. Why? Perhaps this is because so many artists do not realise that being a musician also means running your own business. In order to make money from your artistry, you need to wake up and smell the corporate coffee…
September 7, 2020 Once you get the hang of it, marketing can be a lot of fun.
After all, marketing is tied directly the results you want as a musician – ticket sales, streams, merch sales, contest votes and so on.
But there are marketing strategies that don’t work, especially now that search engines and social media platforms have had time to evolve and adapt their algorithms.
So, we need to ensure we’re going about this the right way. Here are nine music marketing strategies that no longer work in 2020.
September 5, 2020 
September 4, 2020 Every musician needs to have an active and engaging social media presence. However, not all of them are able to create an attractive and easy to navigate websites which can boost their influence. Websites are very crucial for all musicians as they provide a space where they can showcase their talents, sell tickets, and promote their music and brand to new and existing followers. Therefore, if you are serious about your music, then creating a good music website design should be paramount.
Advice, DIY, Marketing, Websites tagged Promote your music, artists websites, music website September 3, 2020 Work can be exhausting and even overwhelming at times – especially if you get distracted by the smallest things. To stay on top of your work, you must be able to prioritize accordingly, limit distractions to a minimum, work undisturbed, and put your phone on silent. Studies show that these tools have kept people productive and efficient. But there’s one more that I have yet to mention… putting on some headphones and playing music!
September 2, 2020 Touring is a part of every musician’s life, planning shows and making fans across the country and around the world. When you’re spending that much time on the road, safety is essential to make sure that you’re reaching your destination safely. What do you need to do to stay safe while you’re on the road?
August 31, 2020 Music has long been part of the human race’s history. Music helps tell our stories, shares our pain, our chances at love, and becomes the perfect escape when the burdens of life are overwhelming. With all of this in mind, it’s not hard to believe that music can also have mental and physical health benefits.
Music Psychology tagged health, music psychology, music therapy August 29, 2020 
August 28, 2020 Good sound equipment is essential for any creator who provides services involving music, audio effects, or vocal advertisements. If you are starting any sort of music career or business, you will need to think about properly maintaining and storing your equipment. There are a few things you can do to make storing your sound devices and their cords easier.
Advice, Music Gear tagged ORGANIZING, sound equipment August 27, 2020 An article about the importance of event planning
August 26, 2020 I recently opened a small retirement account.
And that got me thinking…
“Hey, this is kind of like being a musician on the side.”
How the heck is your music related to retirement?
Well…
This post will go through how and why you can invest in your music career like you would a Roth IRA.
Advice, Career tagged music career advice, music career success August 24, 2020 Now more than ever, it’s not just enough to show up. You have to stand out. As we all know, the pandemic has leveled the playing field to where your “stage” is literally the same size as everyone else’s. All of your fans and the ones following artists on major labels are all being viewed on mobile devices, laptops, and tv screens.
So how can you shine above the rest?
August 22, 2020 
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Hosting A Drive-In Concert & More
August 21, 2020 While it may seem obvious, current regulations make it harder to simply cram a bunch of cars into a parking lot, and selecting a space to host your pandemic-era concert necessitates room for not only the cars themselves, but also the appropriate distance between them (while still allowing the cars to remain close enough to the stage to see the actual show)
Advice, Coronavirus, Live Music tagged Concert, coronavirus, drive-in, live music, safety