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You can have a career in the music industry. Anyone can. You do not need to be an expert musician. And you do not need to have the confidence and flair of a center stage recording artist. Take a good look at the music industry. You will find so many people behind the curtain, the albums, the songs and more. There is so much more to the music industry than what … [Read more...] about Career In Music: Top 10 Jobs For Music Lovers

You absolutely need an artist or band bio. No one will take you serious without one and you will not be able to promote your music effectively. Your bio gives your audience a glimpse into the kind of music you make and how far you've come in your music career. It shows potential collaborators, journalists, etc. that you are a serious artist or band. You don't just play … [Read more...] about How To Write An Artist Or Band Bio That People Actually Read

I am sure most musicians think about it. Trying something new. You think about it even more, once you feel you’ve mastered your instrument and you begin itching for another challenge. But, should you do it? And if so, why? The truth is, there are multiple benefits for musicians who jump into learning a new instrument. Whether you tackle a related instrument, … [Read more...] about Why Experienced Musicians Should Learn A Totally New Instrument

YouTube launches music careers. We’ve seen many pop stars start out on YouTube before becoming the singing sensations they are today. The likes of Justin Bieber and Alessia Cara have had huge success off the back of YouTube. And it wasn’t a fluke. They put incredible amounts of effort into their quest for success. Yes, they are both exceptional singers, but they also … [Read more...] about The Secret To Getting More Subscribers On YouTube (In 7 Simple Steps)

I'm sure you've seen plenty of these lists. They all include the same 20 music sites. And don't get me wrong, they're generally great sites and well-deserving of the honor. But I didn't want to add yet another listing of the exact same blogs to the mix, so I decided to focus on independent blogs only. These are generally smaller blogs owned and run by one person or … [Read more...] about Top 100 Independent Music Blogs Of 2021

Want to sell your music? Then you need your own website. Whether you're a solo artist or a member of a band, a singer or a violinist, nothing does more for your promotional efforts than having your own website. The problem is most musicians have no idea how start one. And hiring someone can cost several thousand dollars. But there's good news: setting up a … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Music Website (Step-By-Step Guide)

So you've finally finished your album. It was a ton of work: you had to write, compose and record every song. Now you can sit back and watch the money roll in, right? Wrong. Creating the music is only the beginning. Now that you've got your album done, the real work starts. Marketing and selling an album is where you will spend most of your time and efforts. But … [Read more...] about How To Sell Music Online (Digital Distribution And Marketing)