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

Using Internet Trends to Market Your Band

There are so many different ways to effectively market your band and its brand. There are so many social media outlets, music sites, and other places that a band can get their name out there. Here is an article I came across that talks how to do so in a way that will pay off!

http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-use-internet-trends-to-market-your-band.html

Fan engagement and technology

The internet and other technology has given artists a new way to interact with their fans. It gives the artists a more personal connection to their fanbase. Here is an interview I came across with Vincent Borel, co-founder of Webdoc

http://musiciancoaching.com/music-and-technology-2/technology-and-fan-engagement/

Balance

http://musiciancoaching.com/music-as-a-career/balance-artist-pro-dj/

This is an interview I came across about how to keep balance as an artist. It has a lot of great info!

DIgital Mechanical Royalty Breakthrough

There has been a deal made that will pave the way for revamping the way artists are paid for digital plays! Here is the article!
http://musiciancoaching.com/music-news-2012/spotify-mechanical-licensing-edm/

Branding for a Niche Market

Here is an awesome interview done all about how to effectively brand yourself in a niche market

Check it out!

http://musiciancoaching.com/music-marketing/branding-yourself-in-a-niche-market/