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Maximizing your revenue when streaming: Part II

May 26, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

You can still play live shows during this pandemic by live streaming them to your fans. But, to make money from it, you need to build income-making methods into your show so fans can support you. Read the post.

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Maximizing your revenue when streaming live shows

May 14, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As musicians transition from live shows to live streams, they are finding ways to monetize their performances, even if they aren’t “in person.” Some of these revenue options aren’t even available when playing live! Read the post.

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Stay focused on your music career during the shutdown

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Andre Calilhanna

While we’re navigating the current stay-at-home lifestyle — which means a moratorium on most everything that goes along with being an active musician — there are a number of activities you can engage in to help advance your music career. Read the post.

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Easy fixes to improve the lighting in your videos

April 21, 2020June 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In these uncertain days, you can spread joy by releasing videos, produced in your home. Here’s one way to improve the lighting for your home-made videos. Read the post.

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Improving the audio in your streaming broadcasts and videos

April 7, 2020April 13, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

While many of us around the world are stuck indoors, you can spread some joy by putting on streaming concerts and releasing videos — all from your home. Read the post.

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Boost your artist brand, musical chops, and revenue from home

March 23, 2020June 2, 2021 Andre Calilhanna

For musicians who were the originators of the “gig” economy, music gigs, music lessons, and merch sales are not the income drivers they were just weeks ago. Read the post.

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Are we witnessing the rebirth of physical media?

December 20, 2019January 7, 2020 Tony van Veen

With the explosion of music streaming, physical media appeared to be out for the count. However, the majors are now reporting physical music revenue growth compared to 2018. Heck, even cassettes are making a comeback. Read the post.

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How to get your music on streaming music stations

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

There’s a universe of streaming music stations to explore where you can get your music played to grow your fanbase and get coverage of you and your music. Read the post.

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How Much Does Streaming Pay?

August 22, 2019June 21, 2022 Tony van Veen

When you analyze the money you can earn from streaming, you’ll find it’s difficult (at best) to earn enough to support yourself as an artist. But streaming is still valuable: it can be a gateway to discovery and other means of monetizing your fan base. Read the post.

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Using apps to promote your music

February 22, 2019March 16, 2019 Izaak Crook

There are so many ways to promote your music and career, which is empowering — and confusing. Which are the most valuable services for the budding indie artist? Read the post.

There are a few things to consider before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

Five things to do before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

February 23, 2018February 5, 2019 Dave Kusek

Getting your music on Spotify playlists can be difficult. Let’s start at the beginning and focus on the things you should have in place before you even start pitching your tracks. Read More.

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Music trends in 2018: hip hop, music streaming, and live concerts

January 16, 2018April 2, 2018 Keith Hatschek

As the music industry continues to evolve, I’ve identified three music trends to keep an eye on in 2018 that are helping to reshape popular music. Read More.

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How to grow a SoundCloud fan base: Tips for emerging artists

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 Hart Thorson

SoundCloud is a fantastic tool for promoting your music, but success doesn’t happen overnight. Use these three steps to grow your SoundCloud fan base and build on your successes. Read More.

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How to get the most out of SoundCloud

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Rachel Moore

Thousands of new songs are uploaded and shared on SoundCloud every day. Here are tips to help you get the most out of the platform. Read More.

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How does Soundcloud promotion help your band?

January 20, 2016May 24, 2018 Matt Bacon

Soundcloud is special because its features allow it to create a very intimate sense of partnership with your listener. Everyone knows you need to create a personal bond with your fans, and Soundcloud isn’t really a streaming service at all – it’s more of a music-centric social network. Read more.

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