MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Sell Merch

• Bree Noble | How To Sell Merch & Music At Shows Without Being Sales-y
• Robert Lanterman | Financial Lifehacks For Musicians
• Daniel Matthews | 3 Things To Do If Your Job Doesn’t Match Your Music Career
• Wallace Collins | Contracting With Minors In The Entertainment Industry
• Dominic Benavides | Business Cards For Musicians

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Marketing Manifesto

• Mark Knight | The Music Marketing Manifesto: 10 Principles For Success
• Michael Stover | Live Performances Are About More Than The Music
• Jordan Gates | Your Band Is Your Brand
• Mark Knight | How To Get Your Music On A Spotify Playlist (From A Band That Has)

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Find A Music Publicist You Can Trust

• Janelle Rogers | How To Find A Music Publicist You Can Trust
• Leonard Patterson | How To Partner With Your Venues And Promote Like A Pro
• Alex Cowles | Artists & Musicians Are Wasting Time With Social Media
• Will Henry | Should You Build A Bedroom Studio?

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Increase The Gain

• Rachelle Wilber | Amp It Up: 4 Ways To Increase The Gain On Your Next Performance
• Emma Sturgis | Band Relocation: How To Change Your Music Headquarters
• Daniel Matthews | What To Watch Out For In Apps For Musicians
• Nicholas Patrick Quigley | What “Entrepreneurship” Really Means For Musicians, Part 3

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Cord Cutting

• MusicThinkTank | Cord Cutting, On-Demand: How We Consume Media In 2018
• Clint Gillingham | Best Drum Set Brands 2018: The Definitive Guide & Reviews
• Evan Zwisler | 10 Types Of Songwriter Jobs
• Kenzie Fitzpatrick | Fostering Community, Engagement In Music Online
• Courtney Myers | Social Media And The Music Industry

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: The Good, The Bad And The Viral

• Courtney Myers | Social Media And The Music Industry
• Soundwhich | Soundwhich, Make Royalty Free Music Like Sandwich
• Maestro Goslin | Light Thrown On Different Ways Of Taking Piano Lessons
• Brandon Jackson | How To Write An E-mail Pitch That Gets Your Music Heard
• Nicholas Patrick Quigley | What “Entrepreneurship” Really Means For Musicians, Part 2

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Learning An Instrument

• Wegotguru Media | Why Learning An Instrument Is Beneficial 
• Ryan Harrell | How Much Do Top Musicians Make Compared To Average Jobs?
• Rachelle Wilber | 4 Pieces Of Equipment Every Recording Studio Needs
• Darrell Wagner| Musicians Are Finding New Sources Of Income With Professional Entertainment

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Fame Hurts

• Hilde Spille | Fame Hurts - 5 Reasons Why
• Daniel Matthews | The Single Most Important Lesson I Learned On Tour
• Dixie Somers | Hosting A Concert Soon? Keep These Security Tips In Mind
• Simon Tam | 40 Ways Bands Can Use Social Media To Up Engagement At Shows
• Emma Sturgis | In The Band: 4 Tips To Having The Best Tour Of Your Music Career

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Maximum Power

• Rachelle Wilber | Maximum Power: 4 Ways To Supercharge Your Music Venue

• Daniel Matthews | For Musicians, College Is The Great Dilemma

• Yael Penn | Hit Songs Deconstructed Releases Its Q4-2017 Hit Song Trend Report

• Anica Oaks | How To Safely Transport Your Band Instruments

• Lisa Occhino | Marketing Your Band: 13 Essential Strategies

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Entrepreneurial Musicianship

 

• Nicholas Patrick Quigley | Rethinking Entrepreneurial Musicianship
• Wallace Collins |Time Running Out For Artists, Writers To Exercise Termination Rights
• Rachelle Wilber |4 Essentials Every Band Photographer Needs On Hand
• Alex Cowles | A Bunch Of Ways Musicians Are Actually Making Money

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Independent Music Artists

• D Cumming | The Future For Independent Music Artists
• Rachelle Wilber | How To Make Your Stage Presence Memorable With Fantastic Fashion
• Jesper Skibsby | Is Radio Still Important – And Did Streaming Kill The Radio Star?
• Dixie Somers | Should You Hire Security Guards For Your Music Event?
• Rachelle Wilber | Band Marketing: How Your Tour Bus Can Double As An Advertisement

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Try Remote Work

• Daniel Matthews | Struggling In A Traveling Band? Try Remote Work
• Adam Mezzatesta | 10 Gigging Mis-haps For Your Band To Avoid
• Rachelle Wilber | 4 Ways To Improve Your Music, Utilize Practice Time
• Robert Lanterman | 5 Albums To Roadtrip To This Winter
• Lisa Occhino | 15 Best Part-Time Jobs For Musicians

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Build Your Fanbase

• Alex Cowles | Everyone Wants To Build Their Fanbase
• Rachelle Wilber | 4 Points Every Music Venue Owner Needs To Jot Down
• Jordan Gates | When Should You Hire A Booking Agent?
• Daniel Matthew | How To Make A Great Website For Your Band
• MusicGalaxy | A New Discovery In Music: 144 Notes