How to promote your music when you have zero social media followers
Even if you’re just launching your music career, you still have what you need to promote on social media using some bootstrap strategies. Read the post.
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Spotify’s selling concert tickets? Is this a good thing?
There’s news that Spotify may be getting into concert ticket sales. The app already knows what music you like — so, is this good for music artists? Read the post.
You need to work on your Spotify playlist strategy
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.
How to promote your record release
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.
Preparing your music for distribution: How to release and sell your music, Part 3
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.
How to promote a record release, Part 2: Your release schedule
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.
How to promote a release and sell your music, Part 1
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.
How to get played on streaming services and playlists
Getting your music discovered, played, and featured on playlists on streaming services is well within your reach. Use these techniques to get your music played. Read the post
How to get played on public and satellite radio
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
Earn money as an indie music artist by leveraging your “surfaces”
Use the real-world and online “surfaces” you have access to as an indie music artist to promote, sell, and partner with other businesses to help you make more money with music. Read the post
10 music promotion strategies you need to succeed
The Internet isn’t the only place you can go to for your music promotion — these 10 strategies can take you beyond the net. Read the post
Is your music marketing working?
Is your music marketing working? Is it generating streams, views, sales, and (importantly) revenues? Would you even know if it was? Read the post.
Measure your metrics to make more money with music
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Track these key metrics to guide decisions and make more money with music. Read the post.
Writing an informational band bio — 9 tips
Musician, author, educator, and music industry consultant Bobby Borg gives advice about what to include in your band bio and how to make it work for your website, press materials, and Instagram. Read the post.
Reward recipes for Patreon
To attract and keep your patronage supporters and grow your recurring monthly revenue, vary your Patreon rewards for your various tiers of support. Read the post.