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Author: Bobby Borg

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13 (more) Social Media Tips for Musicians

February 2, 2024August 14, 2025 Bobby Borg

Frustrated with social media? I’ve got another 13 social media tips for musicians to help you make the most of your music promotion. Read the post.

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12 Ways to Up Your Social Media Game as a Musician

December 22, 2023October 10, 2024 Bobby Borg

Ready to make the most of social media as a musician for promotion and discovery? Here are 12 things you can do to start off on the right foot. Read the post.

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Seven facts about music copyrights

May 17, 2023April 19, 2025 Bobby Borg

Getting a music copyright gives you specific protections so other folks can’t use your creative work without your consent. Read the post.

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8 ways to make money playing music

April 10, 2023April 21, 2025 Bobby Borg

Even if your ultimate goal is to make a living writing original music, you may need to tap into alternate money-making ventures while you launch your music career. Here are some ideas to get you making money with your music. Read the post.

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How Bands and Co-Writers Divide Percentage Shares in a Song

January 11, 2023April 21, 2025 Bobby Borg

What does copyright law say about your rights when an original idea is formed between two or more people? Here’s how some co-writers divide percentage shares in a song. Read the post.

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Five steps to becoming a great musician

October 28, 2022April 21, 2025 Bobby Borg

Being great at anything requires a lot of time and practice. If you follow these five steps, you just might increase your odds of becoming a great musician. Read the post.

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These mistakes might be why your music career has stalled

September 9, 2022April 21, 2025 Bobby Borg

Before you look to paid services or third parties to solve your problems, look inside and recognize that sometimes a lack of success is on you. Read the post.

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Music Business Advice From an Entertainment Lawyer

July 6, 2022April 19, 2025 Bobby Borg

Entertainment lawyer Ben McLane sits with Bobby Borg to discuss three important topics bands need to consider in the new music age. Read the post.

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11 tips for better band rehearsals

May 5, 2022June 12, 2025 Bobby Borg

Band rehearsals are part of playing live music, and there are things you can do to ensure you’re making the most of your time. I’ve got 11 tips to get you on the right track. Read the post.

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You Need to Work on Your Spotify Playlist Strategy

April 5, 2022April 19, 2025 Bobby Borg

Getting on a Spotify playlist — or any streaming playlist — requires a strategy and a plan. Here’s some advice on what to do (and what NOT to do). Read the post.

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16 ways to build a music fanbase

February 18, 2022April 21, 2025 Bobby Borg

I watched over 50 YouTube videos on how to expand your music fanbase and summarized all of them in these rapid-fire tips. Let’s get to it. Read the post.

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5 Reasons You Need a Music Artist Website

January 21, 2022June 17, 2025 Bobby Borg

It’s 2022, and with streaming sites, aggregator sites, and social media, you may be thinking a website isn’t necessary. Here are five reasons to rethink that strategy. Read the post.

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Time management tips for musicians

December 7, 2021June 12, 2025 Bobby Borg

Bobby Borg, music educator and career coach, has time management advice to help you turn your passion for music into a successful career. Read the post

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10 music promotion strategies you need to succeed

September 16, 2021April 19, 2025 Bobby Borg

The Internet isn’t the only place you can go to for your music promotion — these 10 strategies can take you beyond the net. Read the post

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13 questions to ask a potential band member

July 26, 2021April 19, 2025 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg talks about the things you want to learn about someone when you’re looking for new band members. Read the post.

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