Some musicians have a lucky hand when searching for and finding used instruments. Obviously, there are various factors like initial production date, m…
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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 th…
Expectations vs. Reality – staying focused in a professional music environment
Creating musical content is a time consuming process. Musicians are laying most of their hearts and efforts into the creation of something meaningful …
Blog marketing – first steps
There are thousands of music blogs out there, covering every genre you can think of. So obviously, blog marketing should be a cornerstone of your digi…
Story, story, story – creating a compelling plot for your music one-sheet
Creating a compelling music one-sheet is often handled as art. Labels hire renown publicists or journalists to write up stories, never actually to be …
This is why transparency in music collaborations matters
Clarity first Creating art as a DIY musician or in a band, you are constantly working with externals. Be it during the production and songwriting phas…
Getting the big picture – 3 photo tips for musicians
If you’re a bit like me, then you tend to sink deep into your own area of interest, digging into some material concerning songwriting or product…
Pointers on creating compelling live music videos
Live music videos are a great way of delivering high-class video content while portraying a definite sense of musicianship and love for the craft. If …
6 merch tips for DIY tourplanning
Most seasoned pros develop their own strategies and habits concerning merch, and every live context demands flexibility and adjustment. In this articl…
Heading through 2017 with a solid musical agenda
After having dug through most “things to do better this year” lists in january, most DIY musicians are now diving through the new year, steering into …
