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Saturday
Apr252020

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Build A Bass Cab & More

Friday
Apr242020

How To Build A Bass Cabinet

A speaker gives your favorite bass some extra power, but the sound isn’t always what you might want it to be. That’s where bass cabinets come in — speaker boxes that are designed to provide the best sound possible from your instrument. While you can buy one from your local music shop, it’s not nearly as much fun as building one yourself. 

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Thursday
Apr232020

Why Electronic Drum Sets?

There are a number of reasons for it. Hopefully I can satisfy your curiosity with one of the following scenarios.

One could be that the drummer uses them as a practice kit at home. Limited space, neighbors, and convenience would account for one having an electronic kit.

Another, the electronic drums often times are ran through a midi and an effects loop. The drummer can give any drum virtually any sound he could possibly desire. Anything from a rain drop falling in a bucket, to a car crash, or explosion. That can add a lot of dimension to a song.

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Wednesday
Apr222020

What Are Some Benefits Of Playing The Drums?

Well, there is a technical answer—being that drums as unpitched rhythm instruments are obviously there to keep time, they basically do the “same” thing as a conductor or a metronome—but the “technical” answer—as so often in art—is also the least helpful.

 

The role of drums can span literally from “there are no drums, ergo no role” to “being the entirety of the music in question”, depending on genre or even just musical piece in question.

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Monday
Apr202020

Online Music Marketing | Tips To Promote Your Songs On Google

The internet is the biggest marketplace there is. However, harnessing it potentials involves understanding how search engines work. Online marketing has evolved and is used as a propeller to business development and advertising. These tips suggested by Noria - a digital agency in Thailand will help you reach your goals. It touches on word structure, frequency, the right platform and customised words. Google is the biggest search engine globally, thanks to its content promotion and complimentary services. If you need your song to reach out to more people, utilise these marketing tips to the fullest. 

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Friday
Apr172020

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Why You Need A Backup Plan & More

Friday
Apr172020

Why You Need A Backup Plan As A Musician

They say go all-in.

They say quit your job and don’t give yourself a safety net, or else you won’t succeed in music.

But is that actually true? Should musicians have a backup plan? 

Let’s talk about this idea of backup plans, diversifying your music career, and creating long-term goals. 

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Friday
Apr172020

How To Leverage Live Streaming To Find Fans And Build Your Brand In 2020

Let’s face it. It’s harder than ever to get noticed as an artist. You’re competing against 3+ million artists uploading over 40,000 new tracks daily.

Only a handful of artists breakthrough every year, but what about everyone else?

You can continue competing against millions of artists on the same platforms for the same fans. Or, you can try new channels to find new fans and build your brand. 

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Thursday
Apr162020

How To Keep Your Instruments From Being Stolen

From festival headliners to starving artists, all musicians are possible targets for instrument theft. Musical equipment isn’t cheap, and thieves know this. No matter what your specific situation is, if you’re a musician, you need to keep your instruments safe from theft.
Musical theft is a widespread issue. London’s Art Loss Register alone lists 5,000 missing instruments, and that’s just a fraction of what’s stolen globally. To help you avoid becoming part of this statistic, here are five steps to prevent instrument theft.

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Wednesday
Apr152020

Show4me Music Interaction Network Introduces Ticketed Online Show Functionality, Forgoes Fees

Making a living off your music has always been hard work. With venues closed, concerts and festivals cancelled, the situation has aggravated significantly.

To help musicians expand their revenue streams, Show4me has come up with an additional tool that can be very helpful in quarantine – ticketed online shows.

The feature allows musicians to start a ticket pre-sale campaign for their online show with fans getting admission tickets to the event, as well as additional perks like a ticket with a tutoring session included, or a songwriting session, or merch.

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Saturday
Apr112020

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Uncertainty In The Industry & More

Friday
Apr102020

Hedging Against Uncertainty In The Music Industry

Let’s face it, the music industry is going through an uncertain period right now. Venues have had to close their doors indefinitely, and artists have been forced into busking online for money. The music industry is resilient though. This isn’t the first time it has been forced to adapt to tremendous change and adversity. No one is immune to the threats of disruption, volatility, and hyper competition that exist in this industry.

Despite the fickle nature of the music industry, there are things artists can do to set themselves up for success in the long run. Here are some thoughts on how to weather the storms and come out on top.

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Friday
Apr102020

Top 5 Tips For Musicians To Find Success On Patreon

This blog was original published on Electric Kiwi.

In March of 2020, Patreon saw a 21% increase of new creators on their platform, their largest surge since they started in 2013. The music category specifically went up by 25% with over 3,000 new pages from musicians seeking some financial stability through the shut down of the live performance sector.

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Thursday
Apr092020

How To Launch Your Music Career Through Video Game Composition

The video game industry is now worth billions of dollars, and that makes it one of the largest entertainment industries in the world. If you have recently decided to start your music career within this industry, then you might want to spend a little bit of time figuring out exactly how you can become a world-class video game composer.

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