Crafting The Perfect Set List
There are no absolutes when creating the perfect setlist. It must be adaptable, keeping in mind factors like the audience, the venue, and time limit. A perfect set list should have an ebb and flow. Songs should follow each other in some sort of meaningful progression that enhances the audiences’ enjoyment of the show. There are [...]
It’s Not Always About The Music
There’s that figure of speech, I’m sure you’ve heard it, ”Jack of all trades, master of none”. It often gets repeated in a tone that conveys this as being a bad thing. However, that’s not always the case. In fact, that saying used to be repeated as “Jack of all trades, master of none, though [...]
Audience Response: What You Can Learn From Hearing Crickets
There can be a lot of things running through your head during a live performance. You may be concentrating on playing your instrument well, or singing in tune. Or maybe even trying to prevent something from going wrong on stage while you play. Nobody ever said playing music for a living was easy. Here’s one more [...]
8 Things That Will Go Wrong On Stage
No matter how practiced or prepared you are, some things will always go wrong. Here are some of the things that will go wrong on stage.
7 Reasons Why Writing Well Will Help Your Music Career
The skill of writing well is a huge advantage in the new music industry. Not only does it allow you to take further control of your career, it also strengthens your own artistic skills while saving you money for more important things…like recording music.
A Simple Method To Make Your Live Shows More Memorable
Let’s set the scene. You’re playing at a small club. There are five bands on, and you’ve been given the number four slot. In the dark corners of the venue you make out the outlines of the other bands and the small posse of fans each have brought out. If you’re lucky, and the atmosphere is buzzing, the crowd might just feel like sticking around and drinking. Now you just need a plan to grab their attention.
Getting Your Fans To Sell Your Music For You
Today, more than ever, you have to think out of the box when dealing with music promotion. In fact, it’s beneficial to brainstorm crazy ideas and even execute them once in a while. By doing this often you may occasionally hit upon something that you’re fans can really interact with. Here’s one of these random [...]
6 Ways To Ask Your Fans For Money
The new music industry is all about connecting people and removing some of the old tiered barriers between artists and fans. You can create stronger relationships by simply allowing your fans to help out when you need it.
How To Track Your Music’s Impact Online
So you’ve just released some new music into the wild and the online marketing machine is in full effect. You’ve spread the word to fans, your email list, bloggers, reviewers and everyone else you could think of. Now what?
Brainstorming Your Way Out Of The Music Box
Coming up with a continuous flow of great ideas for marketing, promotion, touring and recording is draining, to say the least. This is where brainstorming can help. Taking the time for brainstorming sessions can be one of the best ways to figure out future moves and upcoming promotions for your music.
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