We at ForTunes are all about connecting your digital sphere with your physical music environment. To give you some ideas how you can connect these two spheres, let us drop some pointers on getting the…
Visualizing Music – Ideas on Music Videos & Formats
When planning a visual concept around your music, there are several options to choose from. Obviously, most DIY musicians are bound to certain budgets and limitations. This doesn’t mean t…
Working out an Effective Promotion Plan
Working out an effective promo plan can be a hefty challenge. To make sure you invest your thought-power most efficiently, we’ve gathered some pointers that can help get your promotion plan on t…
Here’s What You Win from Every Blog Outreach
Some blog outreaches work incredibly well, some don’t. Accepting various forms of result is part of getting the music out there, and it opens a number of opportunities if played right. Connecting to e…
4 music streaming success factors
Music streaming has become a vital force in most release campaigns. Especially for D.I.Y. musicians the power of generating new and expanding existing fan-bases is a definite advantage. Good digital d…
Buying used instruments – a safety checklist
Some musicians have a lucky hand when searching for and finding used instruments. Obviously, there are various factors like initial production date, manufacturing location, materials, and fabricator t…
3 apps that will simplify your digital workload
Setting up the tools to engage in a productive, digital workflow can be a fun task. Yet also slightly confusing, considering the amount of apps and software out there. There are some great tools that …
What a perfect music video snippet should achieve
Trying to identify the ideal music video snippet can be challenging. You want to transmit the strength of a video, without revealing too much about the big picture. Having a team of feed-backers can b…
Getting ready for the perfect live radio session
Performing on live radio can be a stunning experience. The immediacy of the moment is exhilarating, and the setting can give you a helpful adrenalin boost. To help you make the most out of your sessio…
Basic pointers on international gigs
First of all: International gigs are exciting endeavors for all D.I.Y. Musicians. You’ll dive into numerous situations and cultural/linguistic contexts that are new to you. There will also be si…