WASI has been making a name for themselves out in California with their unique blend of dancey pop, crunchy punk, and tons of ‘tude. They’re currently on a national tour to support their new EP, Stranger California, and you can find their tour dates here. On top of all that, WASI organizes an annual festival to celebrate,…
Being a musician isn’t cheap, is it? There are recording costs, tour expenses, shipping materials, equipment repairs/rentals/repurchases, the cost of hiring a publicist or a marketer, and/or a radio tracker to push your music if you’re going at it DIY. And don’t even get me started on matching outfits. It’s both normal and encouraged to…
It can be challenging when you decide to launch your music career, so get a jumpstart with these tips and words of wisdom.
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. There’s something beautiful about a new year beginning. While I don’t put a lot of stock in New Year’s resolutions, it’s exciting to have the opportunity to…
Welcome back to the dance floor, Quick Trackers! Once a month, we hook you up with a short production or songwriting challenge, aimed at helping to up your musicianship. To respond to the challenge, just email us, leave a comment, or post to social media with the hashtag #quicktracks and tag us @learntosoundfly. We’re excited to help you…
South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of the most exciting, chaotic times in the music industry. For emerging artists, it’s a time to connect with new fans, other bands, and industry professionals in an effort to widen your network and overall clout. It’s also a week filled with free alcohol, concerts, food, and more parties than…
Networking is everything in music. Discover our favorite Facebook Groups, full of career opportunities, community, support, and advice just for musicians.
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. One of the most rewarding things about my time in the music industry has been the friendships I’ve made and the relationships I’ve built. It’s not just…
When you’re itching to get your music out there in front of bigger audiences, it can seem like there’s no better time than the present to hire a publicist and really invest in your band. Before you make the leap, be sure to review these four essential checklist items to know whether now is the…
Learn about some of our favorite grants and fellowships, awarding money, time and space to create new works of music, and get the funding boost you need!
College radio is one of the most effective and fun ways to promote your music to new audiences. Here are ten great stations currently serving indie artists.
Terrestrial radio can be a powerful medium for promoting your new release. Here are four steps to using your efforts wisely and achieving great air time!
Ah, summer. Beautiful weather, beach trips, bike trips, trips to who-cares-where… let’s just get on our bikes and GO! There’s nothing quite like that feeling of playing an outdoor gig in your neighborhood with the sun going down behind your band. But… is it the right time to go out on the road? That’s a…
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. One of the first financial decisions you’ll make as a band is how much to charge for your gigs. And while I’d like to say that setting…
+ Pursue your dreams faster with a Soundfly Mentor! Share your musical goals with us and we’ll pair you up with a professional musician, engineer, educator, or music industry veteran who will help you achieve them in a customized four-week session. Feeling like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of deadlines, putting out fires, and zero progress? It’s…
+ What are you working on? Share your musical goals with us and we’ll help you develop a plan to exceed them! Tell us what you’d like to achieve and a Soundfly Mentor will get back to you within a day or two. When you think of music festivals, you’re probably imagining long, hot, sun-soaked days hopping between stages…
There’s something kind of incredible about podcasts. As stories and reports told in audio, they have this way of transporting you to another world. Almost as if you’re being read to by someone very close to you, they can inspire in a way that’s unlike any other medium. If you’re like me and constantly on…
+ What are you working on? Share your musical goals with us and we’ll help you reach them. Tell us what you’d like to achieve and learn more about Soundfly Mentorship here. If you’re looking to support the next great cause, there’s no shortage of places to donate your time and money. Whether you’re looking to help a friend…
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. One thing we could all use a little more of in this world is each other. The support, guidance, and comfort that we can offer…
Almost 20 years later, Thomas Newman’s score to “American Beauty” still enchants us with its refreshing approach and seductive sonics. Here’s why.
A few handy tips on getting the most out of your merch table — so that no fan needs to walk away disappointed and empty-handed.
We dropped by famed Reykjavik recording hub Greenhouse Studios to talk about what makes Iceland’s music community so strong.
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. Gaining placement on one of Spotify’s official playlists has become a bit of a Holy Grail to the emerging artist. With streaming taking the front seat to…
Flypaper ran over 320 articles this year. Let the Soundfly staff navigate you through the best of the best in this list of our Top 5 articles from 2018.
Not another vanilla headline with formulaic publicity writing… Here’s how to beat the odds and get to the top of a journalist’s pile with your music.
