I’m the Band Leader, You’re Not. I Know Better.
Band leaders have the answers, they have the final say, and they have ultimate decision making power. If anyone tells you different, tell them to read this.
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How to Overcome the Obstacles of Launching Your Music Career
It can be challenging when you decide to launch your music career, so get a jumpstart with these tips and words of wisdom.
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Independent Radio Promotion Guide: How to Contact Radio Stations
As a musician, there’s a lot of stuff to keep organized when it comes to marketing your music — social media, promotion, contacting press, and building your network are all a part of this process. In past articles, I’ve talked about indie radio as a great way to reach new fans, cultivate solid relationships with…
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5 Steps to Building a Loyal Tribe
Seth Godin describes a tribe as “a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea.” He goes on to explain that tribes have been in existence for millions of years and that all a group really needs in order to be considered a tribe are shared interests…
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7 Key Members of Every Artist’s Team
Being a musician is a full-time job. You chose to pursue this journey because of your desire to write, experiment, and perform — not to chase club promoters or make pitches to media outlets. And while being an independent artist is empowering, it doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. As many artists start…
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You Must Do These 5 Things Before Licensing Your Music
If you’re interested in licensing music, make sure you’re well prepared with everything from spreadsheets to metadata with this checklist.
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Are You ‘That’ Band Member?
Whether or not you’re the band member causing an issue with your fellow musicians, use this self-check to figure out how to resolve the problem.
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4 Reasons Why You Should Focus on Small Music Blogs… Not Big Ones
Everyone wants major press placements. I get it. There’s a lot of clout that comes with a feature on Alternative Press, Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, etc. However, in their quest to shoot straight to the top, emerging bands are missing a vital component to career growth: small, indie blogs. There are a lot of reasons…
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Did You Just Get the ‘Nashville No’?
Sometimes “no” isn’t the only word that means “no.” When offers to co-write or play a gig go cold, you may be getting a “Nashville No.”
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Examining Mental Health in the Music Industry: 5 Steps to Taking Care of Yourself
+ 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 is absolutely nothing in this world more important than your mental health. In this industry, especially, so many of us are hard-wired to take care of…
