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networking

To network effectively, become a great listener

April 24, 2020April 27, 2020 Bobby Borg

Bobby Borg talks to Freddy Nager, a former label executive and marketing pro, about the importance of networking and how to do it effectively — especially if you hate the idea of networking on its face. Read the post.

guest list

Add influencers and music business contacts to your show’s guest list

February 17, 2020March 26, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

You have full control over who gets on your guest list, so use it to invite bookers, journalists, bloggers, music supervisors, and businesspeople you want to influence. Read the post.

book better gigs

Conquer your phone phobia and book better gigs

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 Jeri Goldstein

Building relationships, knowing what a booking agent is looking for, and being prepared when you call can help you master booking your act. Read the post.

musician networking

Musician networking tips: Grow your revenue and audience

April 17, 2019October 28, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Growing your audience — and your revenue — boils down to getting to know the right people. Follow these musician networking tips to grow your connections and music career. Read the post.

remote musical collaboration

Are you ready for a remote musical collaboration?

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you need to collaborate with others to make your project come alive, when do you look locally and when do you search beyond? Here are some guidelines to help you decide when remote musical collaboration is right for your project. Read the post.

A cellist recording for remote music collaboration.

Remote music collaboration: How I got a live cello on my recording

October 2, 2018October 12, 2018 Michael Gallant

When I realized my latest recording project needed live strings to add the energy and timbre the song needed, I ended up collaborating with a cellist from Toronto, with stellar results. Read the post.

collaborating

Collaborating and communicating with non-musicians

July 31, 2018August 24, 2018 Michael Gallant

At different stages of your career, you may find yourself collaborating with musically inexperienced partners. These tips can help you engage in constructive communication with non-musical collaborators. Read the post.

remote music collaboration

Remote music collaboration: Create great music with partners anywhere

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Michael Gallant

Thanks to digital recording and high-speed Internet, it’s easier than ever to collaborate on recording projects with fellow musicians who may be across the city or across the world. Read More.

viral videos

What does it take to launch a successful music video?

May 31, 2017June 1, 2017 Dave Kusek

There is no formula to create viral videos – the very nature of viral content is that it’s out of your control – but there are best practices you can use for all the videos you release. Read More.

difficult people in the music business

Handling difficult people in the music business (and anywhere)

February 16, 2017February 17, 2017 Chris Huff

When you encounter difficult people – in the music business and elsewhere – it usually has everything to do with THEM and nothing to do with YOU. But sometimes, you still need to deal with the situation. Read More.

music PR tips

12 Music PR tips

January 20, 2017June 29, 2017 Bobby Borg

Here are 12 music PR tips to help you stimulate publicity, better communicate, and build good public relations with local press and your fans. Read More.

on the road

Build your music career while your band is on the road

October 14, 2016October 18, 2016 Liam Duncan

Touring is such a valuable learning and career opportunity. See the sights, play great shows, connect with industry, and make your fans feel special. Having a genuine attitude and hard-working ethos on the road can only lead to bigger, better opportunities. Read More.

music conferences

Making the most of music conferences

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 Eugene Foley

The music business is constantly changing and evolving. Music conferences can offer an insider’s view on important trends, emerging technology, and who’s who in the music business. Read More.

music promotion tips

Music promotion tips from Dave Kusek

April 28, 2016March 22, 2017 Dave Kusek

Our April Disc Makers Twitter Chat focused on music promotion tips featuring Dave Kusek, teacher, author, music industry visionary, and founder of Berklee Online. See what Dave had to say in this #DMchat. Read more.

promote your music

Six ways to promote your music

April 1, 2016March 22, 2017 Dave Kusek

There is no single strategy to promote your music and grow your fan base. Your music promotion should resemble a gearbox with different strategies working together to raise awareness. Read more.

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