Tuesday, April 24, 2012

How to be successful in the music industry

Sometimes I wish there was just a checklist of things that would make you successful. Now that list doesn't exist but this is pretty close!

http://musiciancoaching.com/music-business/how-to-make-it-in-the-music-industry

What is A Brand?

The title says it all. What Is A Brand?

This is a concept every artist needs to know in order to market themselves to be successful.

Here is a pretty good breakdown of what branding is all about

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/what-is-a-brand.html

How to Sell Your Music

A challenge a lot of artist come across is being able to sell their music to make a profit. I found an article with 10 great tips for artists who are struggling with music sales.

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/10-sales-tips-for-artists.html

How to RUIN Your Music Career!

The title of this article really caught my eye. At first I thought it was going to be humorous, but the steps are very informative and important to those trying to be successful in the music industry.

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-ruin-your-music-career-in-7-easy-steps.html

Networking

Life is all about who you know. You have to be able to put yourself out there and make relationships that will be mutually beneficial.

The hardest part about networking is talking to people you don't know. You may know people you want to be in contact with that you believe could benefit you, but you might not know how to approach them. It is a very common fear that must be overcome in order to be successful.

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-strangers.html

Subscription Services

So many people believe that subscription services like Spotify, MOG, and Rhapsody will be the future of music. It has taken over the internet and is being used by millions everyday. BUT there are a lot of challenges that the sites must overcome to be successful. Here is an article that outlines those challenges.

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/the-hidden-challenges-of-subscription-music.html