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Author: Keith Hatschek

the music industry

Finding your place in the music industry: The M3 podcast interviews Keith Hatschek

March 21, 2018December 10, 2018 Keith Hatschek

The “Mentoring for the Modern Musician” podcast interviewed Keith Hatschek, author of How to Get a Job in the Music Industry. Hatcheck connects his own career path to how he teaches students, encouraging them to hone a variety of skills as they find their place in the music industry. Read More.

music trends

Music trends in 2018: hip hop, music streaming, and live concerts

January 16, 2018April 2, 2018 Keith Hatschek

As the music industry continues to evolve, I’ve identified three music trends to keep an eye on in 2018 that are helping to reshape popular music. Read More.

talent buyer McMurtry

How to get the attention of a talent buyer or booking agent

November 15, 2017January 16, 2018 Keith Hatschek

You’ve put together a great set of music and you’re ready to perform. How do you make a connection and impress a talent buyer to book you for a high-profile gig? Read More.

songwriting lessons from John Lennon

Songwriting lessons from John Lennon

September 26, 2017September 27, 2019 Keith Hatschek

We settled on three compositions that provide virtual songwriting lessons from John Lennon: “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away,” “Julia,” and “Watching The Wheels.” Read More.

new music economy – megan slankard on stage

A new release strategy for a new music economy

August 12, 2017October 18, 2017 Keith Hatschek

Indie artist Megan Slankard is finding success in the new music economy through the fan-support platform of Patreon – reducing risk and rewarding trust among her steadily growing fan base. Read More.

Copyright Termination

Copyright termination: McCartney, Duran Duran, and the YMCA.

June 12, 2017December 18, 2017 Keith Hatschek

Copyright termination is giving music artists the opportunity to reclaim the rights to their songs. The stories of Duran Duran, Paul McCartney and The Village People’s Victor Willis tell the tale. Read More.

George Harrison's songwriting

George Harrison’s songwriting brilliance

January 13, 2017September 16, 2019 Keith Hatschek

From his earliest work to his successful career as a solo artist and collaborator, the simplicity of George Harrison’s songwriting belies the brilliance of one of popular music’s great artists. Read More.

Four vocal performers that have suffered due to a neglect of vocal health.

Maintaining vocal health for singers

November 16, 2016November 26, 2018 Keith Hatschek

Could Kanye West, Meghan Trainor, Sam Smith, and Chad Kroeger have avoided their recent vocal issues? We have tips for maintaining vocal health for singers. Read More.

non-commercial radio

Can radio boost your music career? Pt 2: Non-commercial radio and indie music

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Part 2 in our series on non-commercial radio looks at KDVS in California and the model it employs as a self-described non-Top 40 station. Read More.

non-commercial radio

Can radio boost your music career? Pt. 1: Commercial vs. non-commercial radio

August 16, 2016August 17, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Part 1 of this post explores a brief history of radio deregulation, its impact on the national radio market, and the opportunity local non-commercial radio represents to indie musicians. Read More.

high-res audio label Blue Coast Records

Are high-res audio and $60 CDs the future of music?

June 29, 2016July 20, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Not all music purchases are motivated by low price. Blue Coast Records’ development of Extended Sound Environment recording has created a new niche for the audiophile market through high-res audio streams and CDs. Read More.

crowdfunding 2.0

Crowdfunding 2.0: from project funding to career planning

April 26, 2016May 2, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Patreon offers artists with a following a path to a sustainable, recurring income through its platform, ushering in the era of crowdfunding 2.0. Read more.

Are you ready to work with a vocal producer?

November 10, 2015November 12, 2015 Keith Hatschek

vocal producer in the studioTraditionally, a record producer is tasked with the big picture – the entire recording process. A vocal producer is a specialist who concentrates on getting the best vocal performance possible. We spoke with David Pramik to learn more about the role of a vocal producer and what benefits an artist receives when working with one. Read more.

guitar care

Guitar care: humidity extremes can damage your instrument

February 18, 2015November 22, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Just how serious a risk are extreme climate conditions to your instrument’s well being? Bob Taylor, co-founder and president of Taylor Guitars, stated that, “At one time, probably 70% of the repairs performed in our service center could have been avoided if the guitar had not been exposed to humidity extremes.” Read more.

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How to develop short, mid, and long-term music career goals

January 20, 2015October 7, 2016 Keith Hatschek

Dreams are not goals. A goal must be written down and have a date by which you intend to complete it. For example, pitching your original songs to four music supervisors within the next 30 days is an attainable goal, since you have complete control over whether or not you can achieve this goal. Read more.

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