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Author: Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

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Avoiding hotels: How to save money while touring

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Hotels can be a huge expense and take a big bite out of the money you make on tour, but they don’t have to. These ideas can provide free places to crash and friendships that can last a lifetime. Read the post.

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How to make the most of your live music shows

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

How do you sell out your live music shows, especially if you’re just starting out? Here are some low-cost techniques which are within reach of every musician. Read the post.

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How to get on video and video streaming shows

April 7, 2022May 23, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Video and video streaming creates more options to get your music videos played than ever before. Make video content and open these opportunities for your music. Read the post.

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How to get your music played on television

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Television is more within reach than most people are aware, especially with shows in local markets. Once you get coverage, you can use it to open more doors and opportunities. Read the post.

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How to get your music heard and seen

February 22, 2022March 1, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

From music aggregators to streaming platforms, music influencers to your artist website, music discovery starts with a plan. Read the post.

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How to get your music reviewed and played on (all kinds of) websites

February 9, 2022March 1, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Third-party websites — including blogs, music review sites, and even non-music sites — can help people discover your music. Target these sites to get coverage and grow your audience. Read the post.

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How songwriting contests, challenges, and awards can boost your music career

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Song and album challenges, song contests, and battle of the bands are great opportunities to get your music heard — and they often get covered by the press and media. Read the post.

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Take the challenge: Produce an album this February!

January 14, 2022January 27, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As we head out of the holiday fog to greet the new year, why not sign up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and produce an entire album of new music in 28 days? Read the post.

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Setting music career goals for 2022

January 11, 2022January 27, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Get 2022 off to a good start by adjusting your music career goals and plans. Use these resources to get the ideas flowing and help you decide where to put your time and energy. Read the post

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How to get your music played on podcasts

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Podcasts offer opportunities to get your music played. But the best ones to submit music to aren’t necessarily music-related podcasts, which get buried with submissions. Read the post

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How to get played on streaming services and playlists

November 23, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Getting your music discovered, played, and featured on playlists on streaming services is well within your reach. Use these techniques to get your music played. Read the post

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How to get played on public and satellite radio

November 10, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Public radio offers many opportunities to get your music covered, especially if you can find a cultural angle or are part of the local scene. Read the post

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How to get your music played on college radio

October 26, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Unlike commercial radio, getting your music played or featured on college radio is well within your reach. Use these techniques to get your music played. Read the post

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How to get played on commercial radio

October 11, 2021December 13, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Getting on mainstream commercial radio’s rotation can cost over $100,000, but there are clever ways independent music can get played. Read the post

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Earn money as an indie music artist by leveraging your “surfaces”

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Use the real-world and online “surfaces” you have access to as an indie music artist to promote, sell, and partner with other businesses to help you make more money with music. Read the post

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