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goals and objectives

setting music goals to make your career soar

Set your music goals for 2023

December 30, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

’Tis the season for setting goals for your personal, musical, and career objectives. It doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but you need to take it seriously. Read the post.

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How to build a music career (and hold down a day job)

November 29, 2022January 27, 2023 Tony van Veen

Here’s a seven-step plan to help you manage the practical reality of building a music career while living your “regular” life. Read the post.

practice is one step to becoming a great musician

Five steps to becoming a great musician

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Bobby Borg

Being great at anything requires a lot of time and practice. If you follow these five steps, you just might increase your odds of becoming a great musician. Read the post.

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5 steps to building your online music brand

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Robert Brandl

To be successful, you need to establish a strong online music brand, no matter what kind of music you’re creating. Here are five things you need to consider when building yours. Read the post.

cynical musician upset because his distributor won't promote music

CD Baby won’t promote my music? Why not?

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Tony van Veen

Frustrated because your distributor isn’t doing enough to promote your music? The problem isn’t your distributor, it’s your expectations and understanding of who is responsible for driving demand for your product. Read the post.

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These mistakes might be why your music career has stalled

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 Bobby Borg

Before you look to paid services or third parties to solve your problems, look inside and recognize that sometimes a lack of success is on you. Read the post.

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Three career lessons for independent musicians

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Bobby Borg

Making it as an independent musician is difficult enough without you getting in the way of your own success. These three anecdotes provide some real-life lessons for your music career. Read the post.

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Music business advice from an entertainment lawyer

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Bobby Borg

Entertainment lawyer Ben McLane sits with Bobby Borg to discuss three important topics bands need to consider in the new music age. Read the post.

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The real reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Tony van Veen

Let me tell you a little secret… the reason you’re not seeing streaming revenue is because no one is discovering your recordings. Read the post.

young trio at band rehearsal

11 tips for better band rehearsals

May 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Bobby Borg

Band rehearsals are part of playing live music, and there are things you can do to ensure you’re making the most of your time. I’ve got 11 tips to get you on the right track. 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.

band getting its music played on television

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.

woman in the mountains listening to music

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.

young man getting his music reviewed

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.

music success

Don’t stand in the way of your own music success

February 1, 2022February 24, 2022 Tony van Veen

Stepping outside of your comfort zone, by definition, makes you uncomfortable. But you might need to try something new to find success in your music career. Read the post.

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