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Author: Dave Kusek

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Music metadata: The secret ingredient to getting discovered in music libraries

August 2, 2018August 24, 2018 Dave Kusek

Getting discovered in music libraries is not a game of luck. Increasing your chances of being returned in search results comes down to defining relevant and descriptive music metadata for the songs you upload. Read the post.

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Finding the balance between creativity and business

July 6, 2018July 8, 2018 Dave Kusek

Balancing creativity and business can seem like a tall order, but it’s not only possible, it’s actually very advantageous to approach business from a creative perspective. Read the post.

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Ready to launch a music project? Do these four things first!

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 Dave Kusek

Whatever your next music project is — be it an album, tour, video, single, or anything else — the first step is always planning. These four steps will get you off on the right foot. Read the post.

There are a few things to consider before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

Five things to do before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

February 23, 2018February 5, 2019 Dave Kusek

Getting your music on Spotify playlists can be difficult. Let’s start at the beginning and focus on the things you should have in place before you even start pitching your tracks. Read More.

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Hear More “Yes” in 2018

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 Dave Kusek

A new year always brings new potential and new opportunities, but the first step is knowing exactly what you’re aiming for. Here are a few things you can do to start hearing a lot more “yes” in 2018. Read More.

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Why you should experiment with your music promotion

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Dave Kusek

If some specific music promotion worked for you once, it will probably work again. But it won’t go beyond that — you won’t grow and you probably won’t be more successful. Read More.

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Are you ready to quit your day job and do music full time?

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 Dave Kusek

I’ve seen so many musicians go from working day jobs to making a comfortable living off their music full time. But if you’re making this big transition, you owe it to yourself to acknowledge the reality of it all. Read More.

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A musician’s guide to Instagram: Posting photos your fans will love

November 13, 2017April 27, 2018 Dave Kusek

You don’t need professional experience or equipment to take photos your fans will love. This musician’s guide to Instagram gives you tips to get you started on the popular platform. Read More.

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The musician’s guide to content marketing

November 1, 2017April 19, 2018 Dave Kusek

“Content marketing” might not sound like fun, but it works, and many of the most successful indie musicians use it (even if they don’t know it). Read More.

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5 ways to grow your email list

October 27, 2017November 1, 2017 Dave Kusek

Compared to other promotion tools – like social media, where most of your posts can get lost in the feed never to be seen again – email gives you a much better chance of actually communicating with your fans. Read More.

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3 steps to get your songs in music libraries

October 12, 2017December 28, 2021 Dave Kusek

For indie musicians and songwriters who don’t yet have connections in publishing and licensing, music libraries are one way you can seek music licensing opportunities. Read the post.

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Finish your music projects, don’t wait for “perfect”

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 Dave Kusek

Whatever you’re setting out to accomplish, the best thing you can do for your career is finish your music projects and bring your ideas through to completion. Read More.

Music Licensing Deal

5 things you should do before you seek a music licensing deal

September 12, 2017June 1, 2020 Dave Kusek

These five steps might not be fun or glamorous, but they’re necessary if you’re serious about seeking a music licensing deal. Read More.

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3 songs that break music theory rules – and are better for it

August 28, 2017February 18, 2019 Dave Kusek

Sometimes going against common music theory rules ends up being exactly what a song needs. Read the post.

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Musicians, follow this time management plan to get more done

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 Dave Kusek

Time is valuable, which means time management is a valuable skill – especially for indie musicians who have to manage all the facets of their music careers. Read More.

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