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Author: Wade Sutton

justify piracy

When musicians justify piracy

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Wade Sutton

If you won’t respect somebody’s art enough to pay for it, what makes you think you deserve the same in return? Read the post.

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The PA Bill that should worry professional musicians everywhere

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Wade Sutton

New “feel-good” legislation passed in the PA House allows venues to hire minors as long as they don’t pay them. The implications for professional musicians seems to have been overlooked in the process. Read the post.

strategy and tactics

Strategy and tactics in your music career

September 18, 2018November 6, 2018 Wade Sutton

To achieve success in your music career, you have to employ strategy and tactics. Trouble is, many music artists don’t really understand the distinction. This post helps clear things up. Read the post.

Quit your day job

How do you know when it’s time to quit your day job?

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 Wade Sutton

“When should I quit my day job and do music full-time?” It really is the $1,000,000 question, isn’t it? We’ll help you find the answer. Read More.

Facebook Live broadcast case study

Facebook Live broadcast: Our case study show and its aftermath

March 6, 2017June 2, 2021 Wade Sutton

In Part 2 of this post, we take a look at the Facebook Live broadcast and detail the problems, the solutions, and the benefits Amanada Jones & The Family Band enjoyed from the performance. Read More.

Facebook Live case study Amanda Jones & The Family Band

Live streaming your show: A Facebook Live case study

March 3, 2017June 2, 2021 Wade Sutton

Producing a successful live streaming event takes a lot more than a smart phone and a tripod. This two-part post features a Facebook Live case study from concept, to rehearsal, to broadcast and analysis. Read More.

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Working in music IS a “real job”

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 Wade Sutton

This personal story from music consultant Wade Sutton reaffirms what you know but may need to hear again: working in music can be a real and gratifying job. Read More.

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Your live show is the best music marketing tool – just follow the numbers

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 Wade Sutton

Live shows are underdeveloped as a music marketing tool by most artists. You need to track numbers to understand what’s working from a marketing perspective. Read More.

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