July 30, 2020 When you’re releasing music, you’ll always get periods of slow growth and increased growth. Here, we want to discuss a couple of key things we hear from artists on a regular basis, and how it might be stalling your growth…
July 29, 2020 There’s no doubt that for many of us, even if we’ve been lucky enough to stay well, the past few months has been ‘strange’ at the very least. For some it’s also been very challenging and perhaps even worrying. And for the live music community as whole it’s been devastating in the short-term.
Advice, Booking, Coronavirus, Music Industry tagged COVID-19, Help, musicians, singer July 28, 2020 SEO should always be an important marketing strategy for musicians — but thanks to the uncertain times we’re going through in 2020, it has become more important than ever. That’s especially true for “DIY musicians,” who are trying to be seen and heard on their own.
Most musicians make the majority of their income from touring and playing live shows. Unfortunately, thanks to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, playing live in front of an audience has been put on hold for the majority of 2020. Most concerts and festivals have even been postponed to 2021.
So, if you’re a full-time musician, you’ll have to get creative when it comes to generating income. One of the best ways to do that is to start looking at yourself and your music as a brand. That means you need to know what you represent, have a website, use social media, and stay consistent with your fans — both online and in person.
July 27, 2020 If you enjoy music, then it may affect more than just your listening habits. You may find that other parts of your life start to reflect the styles of music that you listen to. If you find this happening to you, it’s completely acceptable to embrace these styles so that the world knows the styles of music that you enjoy the most. To give you some ideas, here are four fashion styles for music lovers to show their style preferences.
July 24, 2020 
July 24, 2020 Home quarantine has significantly changed my daily routine. At first I thought all the extra time at home would get me to practice my singing way more. I quickly found that the pandemic left me scrambling to go virtual with my regular work and frequently paralyzed when it came to my personal singing practice and creative projects. Regular singing and music helps my overall mood and is a huge tool for managing my wellness. I found myself in a vicious cycle of feeling low energy and not doing the very thing that usually helps turn my mood around. In this blog I’m going to discuss some strategies I created for myself and my students to break through what I call musical pandemic paralysis.
Advice, Practicing tagged Advice, practice, practicing music July 23, 2020 Though unfortunate, many people have termed COVID-19 lockdown as a blessing in disguise. Many parents are now bonding well with their children, while others are taking this time to learn new skills. If your family is passionate about music, this is the time you can take to learn new music skills as a family. You can take this time to hone your skills so that by the end of the lockdown, you can be proficient in a few new skills. Here are four music skills your family can develop during this COVID-19 lockdown.
Advice, Coronavirus, DIY tagged COVID-19, networking, skills, teamwork July 21, 2020 While the internet age has made it easier for bands to get their music out to the masses, there’s nothing online that replaces the face-to-face energy of in-person concerts and domestic or international tours. You might be picturing private jets and fancy tour buses, but let’s be realistic here. When you’re just starting out, if you manage to put together a tour, it’s done on a shoestring budget. Here’s how to find the best vehicle to hit the road in.
Advice, Going on Tour tagged Live, Touring Tips, touring July 20, 2020 Being a musician with a day job is tough.
I get it. I am one.
You may work a career position, go to school, or raise children (which I also do).
And you might feel you lack the time, energy, and focus to really get your music career going.
Good news. There are changes you can make today to balance music with your day job.
And I want to share four of those changes. If you implement them, you can shift the trajectory of your career so it’s aiming where you want it to.
July 18, 2020 
MTT tagged MMTT Recap, MTT July 17, 2020 The sad news broke yesterday that Live Nation, promoters of the drive-in concert series scheduled to take place around the UK this summer, had cancelled all upcoming dates with immediate effect. The shows had been set to feature a number of artists - including Dizzee Rascal, The Streets, Skindred and even a full-scale production of the immensely popular musical Six.
So what went wrong? In this short post I’ll endeavour to uncover why this promising series of events failed to come to fruition, and what may take it’s place instead.
Coronavirus, Live Music tagged concerts, drive-in, live nation, pandemic July 16, 2020 Breakdancing may seem like just another recreational activity to some, but for many, this is a way of life. It can be so much more than just another form of dance, but if you are looking to create a satisfying and full life as a breakdancer, you need to invest in the activity wholeheartedly. This requires careful planning and taking steps to ensure your success. Consider these six key steps to set you on the path to becoming a successful breakdancer if you are truly looking for an immersive, successful and satisfying experience.
Advice, Career tagged 21st century music, dance July 15, 2020 July 13, 2020 Food and drink consumption are enormous factors in this. What you put into your body on the day of a performance is key, in terms of how you feel, how your body responds, the effect on your throat, or airways, and so on.
Here are some of the food and drink items that most help or hinder your singing voice:
Advice, Singing tagged Advice, Singing Tips, singer