While most music listeners are familiar with singles and full-length albums, the EP often remains a mystery. What is it? Why would an artist bother making one? In music, an EP (Extended Play) is a set of recordings containing more tracks than a single, but not enough to be classified as a full-length album. They usually contain between 3-5 tracks…
Becoming a good musician requires patience, perseverance and a heck of a lot of practice. If you’re just starting out, here are 10 career-changing tips for becoming a good musician. 1. Don’t Let Your Mindset Hold You Back Whilst it sounds like a strange point, I firmly believe that one of the biggest things…
Prior to the days of streaming and downloading, record sales were the primary driver of revenue in the music industry. Nowadays, musicians generally seek out other, lesser-known revenue streams to make up their full-time income. The 7 most-common revenue streams for musicians are as follows: Touring/Live Shows Merch Music Publishing Sync Deals Brand Partnerships…
Without a doubt, the most common query we receive from independent musicians is ‘how do I build a fanbase?‘ In short, building a fanbase in music requires you to do the following three things: Stand out from the crowd Market yourself Adopt & employ a strong work ethic Keep reading for a full…
Whilst effectively promoting music online certainly isn’t a complicated process, it also isn’t a quick or easy one. I firmly believe that successful online music marketing comes down to the following traits: A good understanding of your audience and what they want A strong work ethic Patience & perseverance This guide focuses on gaining…
One of the main reasons that independent musicians struggle to promote themselves is that they have no idea what fans actually want from them. In order to set you on the path to success, here are three essential things that music fans want from upcoming bands & artists: 1. Selflessness Selflessness is a standout trait for music fans.…
As a non-musician, you might be wondering what bands do before a show. Whilst you might not know it, there are actually a range of different activities that band members participate in prior to a performance. So, what do bands do before playing a show? Before playing a show, bands will load their gear into the venue…
If you’ve recently attended a concert, you might be wondering why the guitarists kept changing guitars during the set. Whilst you might not know it, there are actually a whole host of reasons why guitarists do this. So, why do guitarists change guitars on stage? Guitarists will commonly change guitars in order to use a different tuning,…
If you’re thinking about joining your first band, congratulations! However, there are a few things you’ll need to know first. Having played in dozens of bands over the years (and having made every possible mistake in the book), here are my top ten things to know before joining a band: 1. Don’t Wait For Opportunities To Come…
If you’ve found a prospective band to join, congratulations! However, you’ll want to make sure you ask the right questions to make sure the band is a good fit. Having been in dozens of bands over the years, here are my top 10 questions to ask before joining a band: Overview Before joining a band, you’ll…
