February 22, 2020 
February 21, 2020 Social media marketing has become a great part of the music industry in late years.
The increase of Social Platforms’ popularity encouraged young artists to have more power over their authenticity and brought the freedom to create original content for free.
When done effectively, SMM can lead to a bigger following as well as more engagement from your target fanbase.
However, social media growth can be determined by many factors, and the biggest one is understanding the algorithm of each platform you’re posting on.
As a music artist who’s trying to grow their following on socials, you have to
Marketing, Social Media tagged Marketing, algorithms, social media February 19, 2020 Ambient music kind of gets a bad rap, with many occasional listeners equating the genre to elevator music. Yet ambient music is so much more, and its applications are far-reaching. Today, ambient music is growing in popularity and evolving to encompass nontraditional musical instruments and nature-based sounds, including ocean waves, wind, and rain.
Listening, Music Psychology tagged Listening, ambient music February 18, 2020 Are you a musician who is currently planning a tour? If yes, you need to understand that the type of vehicle you have is vital in the success of your music tours. Although many musicians may prefer renting vans, it is imperative to note that such a move proves expensive in the long run and might even limit the number of gigs that one can attend. As a gigging musician, you deserve a vehicle that enhances your comfort and flexibility.
Touring tagged band touring, gear, music gear, tour February 17, 2020 “Playing lifts you out of yourself into a delirious place,” the famous cellist Jacquline du Pré reportedly once said. Du Pré may have been describing her experience of playing the cello, but her words could just as well apply to the guitar, keyboard, drums, or any other musical instrument. Something transpires in the course of playing a musical instrument that lifts people to a place of transcendence.
February 15, 2020 
February 14, 2020 From the audience’s perspective, it can be easy to think that the music industry doesn’t change a whole lot. Sure, there are shifts from one popular musician to another and the occasional change of primary medium, but apart from that, there’s not too much movement. Those of us who are deeply embedded in the industry, hustling to make a living from something we love, know that reality is quite different. The music business is in an almost constant state of flux, and that’s a huge challenge.
Music Tech, Technology tagged Entrepreneur, IoT, music technology, technology February 13, 2020 I’m failing as a musician. Life is unfair.
I didn’t get that gig I wanted. The music industry hates me.
My music isn’t getting on any Spotify playlists. I can’t win!
That manager never called me back. Why doesn’t anything go my way?!
If you’ve said any of these things, join the club. This post is for you.
Advice, Career, Creativity tagged Advice, balance, music career February 11, 2020 In this DSP era, getting discovered in such an insanely crowded space is the main focus for artists looking to make it big. Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music offer MILLIONS of tracks, so how is it possible to get recognized as an independent musician trying to break through the noise?
One good way to do it is with playlisting.
February 10, 2020 Music is a powerful tool that has the ability to take you through time. If you’ve ever been listening to a song and suddenly found yourself reliving a childhood memory or re-experiencing a strong emotion, then you can attest to this. It’s safe to say that there are endless benefits of listening to music that span across health and education, and some of those benefits that you may have experienced yourself include increased happiness and even improved sleep. Music can have numerous benefits, and this is why it’s so effective for patients when used within the context of music therapy.
February 8, 2020 
February 7, 2020 I was fortunate enough to be able to leave my day job 10 years ago this April to become a full-time musician and booking agent.
Actually? That was my second time leaving but the first one just didn’t take….
Regardless, if there’s one thing Corporate America and band life have in common, it is a strong dislike of anything resembling a meeting.
Advice, Managing tagged advice for bands, band management, bands February 5, 2020 Bars, cover bands and summertime go hand in hand. In almost every town around the world, you will find a club or a bar that hosts live music. This is an opportunity that can enable a band, solo or duo artists to engage with the crowd and make money.
Advice, Live Music, Venue tagged Advice, Live, bars, perfomring, touring February 3, 2020 Regular exercise can benefit everyone. As a musician, working out keeps you in shape for playing shows and touring. But, it can also help to boost your creativity and focus. It can also boost your self-confidence and improve your overall mental health. As a result, you can make better music and put on better shows.
Advice, Safety, Touring tagged health, health and wellness, healthy lifestyle