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pretenders and janis joplin: two examples of great band photos

How to take great band photos (in six steps)

November 18, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

Here are six steps you can take to ensure your band photos tell your story and speak to your persona. We detail them here (and give you some real world examples). 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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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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Are you ready for Music PR?

August 24, 2021August 25, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

Just because you’re excited to get the word out about your band, it doesn’t mean you’re ready to embark on a PR push. PR expert Ariel Hyatt gives some straight answers about what you need in place to make the most of a music PR campaign. Read the post.

Ariel Hyatt music PR

What you need to get great music PR: Interview with Ariel Hyatt

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

Disc Makers Blog manager, Andre Calilhanna, sat down for a Zoom interview with Ariel Hyatt, founder of Cyber PR and author of the new book, The Ultimate Guide To Music Publicity. Read the post.

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A musician’s guide to Instagram: Posting photos your fans will love

November 13, 2017April 27, 2018 Dave Kusek

You don’t need professional experience or equipment to take photos your fans will love. This musician’s guide to Instagram gives you tips to get you started on the popular platform. Read More.

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Design tips for your next poster, flyer, or postcard

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 Bobby Borg

Besides providing basic information, a great poster, flyer, or postcard sells a benefit and triggers a buying action. These design tips can help you streamline the process and serve as a checklist for the information to include. Read More.

Michael Gallant artist photo

Create promotion opportunities with your artist photos

March 8, 2016March 28, 2016 Michael Gallant

Great music photography is essential for your press kit and promotional efforts, but having your artist photos at your fingertips and ready to go might help get you promo opportunities you weren’t expecting. Read more.

How to take a great band photo and headshot

May 8, 2015February 6, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

how to take a great band photoBeyond songwriting, the fact is visuals really matter, so press photos and all your visual material shouldn’t be an afterthought. Enticing photos, videos, album art, and graphic design will go a long way toward getting attention and will help to establish your brand and get people to pay attention and listen to your music. Read more.

Make your music photos tell your story

August 4, 2014March 8, 2016 Cheryl B. Engelhardt

Tips for better music photos Music photography is just another way to help you communicate with the world. When your music photos support your lyrics, music, website, tweets, emails, or releases to complete who you are and help convey your message as an artist AND your artist brand, then they are doing their job! Follow these few guidelines to get your next photo shoot to be a true snapshot of you. Read more.

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