Aspiring musicians will attest that notating your music can be one of the hardest and most important steps in making your work more professional. It allows you to convey the songs in your head to paper, and from paper to others. To do so, you may want to use chord charts, lead sheets, or record even a […]
The more people that notice your music on SoundCloud the more chance you have of becoming an established artist. Here are some tips to encourage people to listen to you. Spend Time Writing A Bio That Draws People In When people first land on your SoundCloud profile, they immediately are presented with your bio. […]
Vinyl records have made an unbelievable rise from near-extinction in the last decade. According to a 2017 report, vinyl album sales increased by more than 1000% over the past ten years — and that’s just in the US. The media format understandably began to fizzle out when much cheaper and easier to produce formats like CDs […]
The internet is an asset to new and rising musicians because it is a level playing field. It allows artists to promote music for free through distribution channels like YouTube, Reddit Music, or Spotify. A website is an essential platform for your band, which can be a central point for your online activity. Here are a […]
The New Year is approaching quickly. Are you ready to really go all in this year? It is not about just saying it. Resolutions come and go. They are the most commonly broken thing in the first month of the year. They can’t just be thoughts and hopes in your mind if you want to […]
Guitars are increasingly popular and form the foundation of a strong indie rock song, but how many guitar owners really know how to play? Learning guitar can be intimidating and confusing. However, with the right method and dedication, creating a great indie rock tune is open to anyone, regardless of age or natural talent. The Fool’s […]
When you’re a smaller artist, representing yourself is a must. You represent everything that is your band, your music, and yourself. Your press kit should be representative of this. A press kit, if you don’t know, is what you send out with new announcements, of new music, tours, etc. So, they’re pretty important and that […]
Social media has become the number one necessity for growing artists and bands. If you don’t have at least an account on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook you’re probably not going to get near as far with your career as those who do. Your internet presence is how you connect with fans and allow new fans […]
