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streaming live shows

Maximizing your revenue when streaming live shows

May 14, 2020May 26, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As musicians transition from live shows to live streams, they are finding ways to monetize their performances, even if they aren’t “in person.” Some of these revenue options aren’t even available when playing live! Read the post.

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Easy fixes to improve the lighting in your videos

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In these uncertain days, you can spread joy by releasing videos, produced in your home. Here’s one way to improve the lighting for your home-made videos. Read the post.

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Improving the audio in your streaming broadcasts and videos

April 7, 2020September 8, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

While many of us around the world are stuck indoors, you can spread some joy by putting on streaming concerts and releasing videos — all from your home. Read the post.

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How to avoid music business scams

March 3, 2020March 26, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

There are tons of legitimate music services, but the scammers are out there, too. Use these four questions to evaluate any service you’re thinking of using and avoid getting suckered into something you’ll regret. Read the post.

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Focus on making more money from music this year

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Here are 10 posts from the Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan (AKA The Music Money Guys) that will help you make more money with your music in 2020. Read the post.

music goals for 2020

Set goals for 2020 and plan for a year filled with music (and money)

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Kick 2020 off right by making achievable goals and plans now. Use this list to help you decide where to put your time and energy to set music goals for 2020 and make it your best music year ever. Read the post.

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10 ways to generate publicity as a musician

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Publicity doesn’t “just happen” when you just release your music or do something newsworthy. Most stories in the media are promoted through publicity strategies done behind the scenes. Read the post.

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You need to sell merch — here’s why

November 15, 2019November 26, 2019 Tony van Veen

Why pass up the chance to make additional revenue, build your artist brand, and cement a special connection with your fans?
Read the post.

social media channels

How to make money off your social media channels (no matter how many followers you have)

November 13, 2019October 6, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Your social media provides more than a platform to reach your fans with new music, there are many ways to make money — and these income sources can start with your very first follower. Read the post.

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How to get your music on streaming music stations

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

There’s a universe of streaming music stations to explore where you can get your music played to grow your fanbase and get coverage of you and your music. Read the post.

hashtags

Piggyback on current trends using hashtags

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

When it comes to getting free promotion, one of the most effective techniques is piggybacking. With the help of hashtags, you can join conversations and increase your outreach, introducing you and your music to potential new fans and followers. Read the post.

Tonys music streaming Graph

How Much Does Streaming Pay?

August 22, 2019November 17, 2020 Tony van Veen

When you analyze the money you can earn from streaming, you’ll find it’s difficult (at best) to earn enough to support yourself as an artist. But streaming is still valuable: it can be a gateway to discovery and other means of monetizing your fan base. Read the post.

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How to promote on social media when you have zero followers

August 13, 2019July 7, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Even if you’re just starting out, you already have what you need to promote on social media and build a following using strategies outlined in this post. Read the post.

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A release strategy to fill your yearly calendar

July 30, 2019August 8, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Your best social media strategy is to entertain your fans throughout the year rather than just drop an album and disappear into the studio for 12 months. Create a strategy to make your fans anticipate your every release — music, videos, merch, and more — and attract new fans in the process. Read the post.

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How to generate music marketing, promotion, and publicity opportunities

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

By identifying and researching artists who are similar to you but have gotten more coverage and promotion, you’ll learn exactly where to focus your own music marketing efforts. Read the post.

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