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Tony’s 2021 recap and 2022 predictions for the music industry

December 20, 2021February 24, 2022 Tony van Veen

Let’s take a look back at the year in review and go out on a limb for what could happen in 2022. We’re in unpredictable territory, but there are encouraging trends in the music industry. 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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Time management tips for musicians

December 7, 2021January 21, 2022 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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What’s a record label looking for?

December 2, 2021February 24, 2022 Tony van Veen

These five questions are ones a record label needs answers to if you hope to get attention and a potential deal. 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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The pros and cons of a major-label record deal

November 16, 2021December 20, 2021 Tony van Veen

Getting signed to a major label is a dream come true, right? Well, there are definite advantages, but your chances of career success are somewhere way south of guaranteed. 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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Do you have what it takes to make it in today’s music industry?

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg outlines three important traits you need to have to make it as a musician. Read the post.

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Should you sign a record deal or stay independent?

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Tony van Veen

There are downsides to being an independent artist, but there are so many incredible advantages, as well. We look at the pros and cons of signing a record deal versus staying independent. 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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The album release in the streaming era

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Tony van Veen

In today’s streaming era, while music promotion should launch a new album release, your music is always “on the shelf” and lightning can strike long after it first hits the marketplace. Read the post

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10 music promotion strategies you need to succeed

September 16, 2021November 8, 2021 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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Build Your Music Career One Small Success At A Time

September 14, 2021September 15, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

By building off successes — even small ones — you can ladder up to achieve greater opportunities. Try these techniques to grow your music career. Read the post

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