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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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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 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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16 ways to build a music fanbase

February 18, 2022March 1, 2022 Bobby Borg

I watched over 50 YouTube videos on how to expand your music fanbase and summarized all of them in these rapid-fire tips. Let’s get to it. 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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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 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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The value of taking a break from music

October 28, 2021November 1, 2021 Michael Gallant

Taking time to practice, perform, learn, and experiment musically will make you a stronger artist, but taking a break from music can be helpful as well. 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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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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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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How to get the gig: Submission, research, and audition tips

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg talks with Barry Squire about how to submit, research and conduct yourself when you’re trying to land a big audition and get the gig. Read the post.

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13 questions to ask a potential band member

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg talks about the things you want to learn about someone when you’re looking for new band members. Read the post.

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What is your vision for your music career?

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Bobby Borg

Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg explains why a vision statement is the start of a serious marketing plan. Read the post.

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