25 Digital Media Resources For Musicians

Digital Media Resources For Musicians: Part I – You might want to consider listening to what these people have to say. Many of them are industry professionals that have hands on experience that they’d like to share. Others are people who know about the industry and what it takes to be a part of it. It is important to educate yourself no matter what profession you choose.  So before you embark on your next gig or take any other steps towards furthering your career in music take a look at these articles.

 Publishing

• Are You Seeking A Music Publisher? http://www.sosoactive.com/seeking-music-publisher/
• John Mayer 2011 Clinic- “Manage the Temptation to Publish Yourself http://www.berklee-blogs.com/2011/07/john-mayer-2011-clinic-manage-the-temptation-to-publish-yourself/
• What Musicians Need to Know about Copyright Law http://1stangel.co.uk/blog/2012/what-musicians-need-to-know-about-copyright-law/

Interacting With Your Fans Via The Web & Social Media

• Bandzoogle: “Your website should not be a blog.” http://www.sosoactive.com/bandzoogle-your-website-should-not-be-a-blog/
• 10 Reasons Why You’re Losing Your Facebook Fans http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/08/10-reasons-why-your-facebook-fans-hate-you/?utm_source=cdbaby&utm_medium=email&utm_content=12-27-
• 12 Ways to Grow Your Facebook Fanbase Using Timeline http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/03/12-ways-to-grow-your facebook-fanbase-using-timeline/
• 13 Reasons You Need your own Band Website http://www.makeitinmusic.com/need-band-website/

 How To Become A Better Musician

• The 9 Step New Year’s Resolution For Indie Musicians http://www.sosoactive.com/new-years-resolution-for-musicans/
• Pro Advice For Aspiring Musicians http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/pro+advice+for+aspiring+musicians
• 7 Things You Should Do Now to Begin Your Music Career http://business.songstuff.com/article/want_to_become_a_professional_musician/
• Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Become Professional Musicians http://www.cyberfretbass.com/business-career/tom-hess/top-10-mistakes/index.php
• What Every Musician Ought to Know About Stage Fright http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/what-every-musician-ought-to-know-about-stage-fright/
• Ten Important Tips For Aspiring Professional Musicians! http://www.independentrockstar.com/2393/tips-aspiring-professional-musicians-gregg-wright/
• Top 3 things musicians need in 2013 http://blog.reverbnation.com/2013/01/07/top-3-things-musicians-need-in-2013/

 Revenue Streams

• The Secrets To Money and Merchandise in The Digital Age http://www.sosoactive.com/money-merchandise/
• Making Money from Your Music on YouTube: What You Need to Know! http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/02/what-you-need-to-know-about-making-money-from-your-music-on-youtube/?utm_source=cdbaby&utm_medium=email&utm_content=12-27-12&utm_campaign=DIYBestOf
• 10 Essential Tips for Making a Living with Your Music http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/10makealiving.htm
• Should Your Band Charge for Gigs? http://bandzoogle.com/blog/blogposts/should-your-band-charge-for-gigs-25991.cfm
• 11 Tips to Landing Your Music On a Music Supervisors Desk http://www.sosoactive.com/landing-on-music-supervisors-desk/

Education

• 10 Career You can Get With a Music Major http://www.careerrookie.com/Article/CB-213-No-Category-10-Careers-You-can-Get-With-a-Music-Major/
• Readers Respond: Is A Degree Required to Work in the Music Industry? http://musicians.about.com/u/ua/educationandexperience/doyouneedadegreeinmusic.htm
• From Garage Bands to Marching Bands: 5 Tips For Musicians Applying To College http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/10/from-garage-bands-to-marching-bands-5-tips-for-musicians-applying-to-college/

 Marketing

• Branding Yourself as a Musician- A Checklist http://unifiedmanufacturing.com/blog/branding-musician-checklist/
• 5 Simple Ways To Market Your Music Online http://www.waywardmusician.com/5-simple-ways-to-market-your-music-online/
• Music Marketing Ideas on the Cutting Edge http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/marketingideas.htm

by Sarah Oliver @SoSoActive

Comments

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[Kelland]

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[Sarah Oliver-Author]

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[Vices and Adulation]

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