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how to get your music noticed

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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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You need to work on your Spotify playlist strategy

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Bobby Borg

Getting on a Spotify playlist — or any streaming playlist — requires a strategy and a plan. Here’s some advice on what to do (and what NOT to do). Read the post.

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Sell your CDs online: Stake a tent at Bandcamp

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Ready to start selling CDs and merch online? Bandcamp offers a customizable solution with the independent musician in mind. 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 promote your record release

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

Now that your music is recorded, your product and assets have been created, and your release calendar set, it’s time to promote your record. 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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Preparing your music for distribution: How to release and sell your music, Part 3

February 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There are many steps to successfully releasing and selling your music, and getting your product prepared and your distribution channels aligned are critical elements of your 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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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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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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How to promote a record release, Part 2: Your release schedule

January 25, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There’s a lot of planning and production that goes into releasing and selling your music. The second post in our series focuses on planning your record release schedule. Read the post.

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5 reasons you need a music artist website

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Bobby Borg

It’s 2022, and with streaming sites, aggregator sites, and social media, you may be thinking a website isn’t necessary. Here are five reasons to rethink that strategy. Read the post.

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How to promote a release and sell your music, Part 1

January 18, 2022March 15, 2022 Carter Fox

There’s a lot of planning and production that goes into releasing and selling your music. This series of blog posts breaks it all down and gives you a blueprint to achieve success. 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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