Learning to Rock the Stage, with Kevin Richards Today we’re joined by Kevin Richards of RPM Vocal Studio, a renowned vocal coach who’s worked as a musician, producer, songwriter and arranger for over 30 years, and coached Gold and Platinum award-winning artists including Bette Midler and Sir Rod Stewart. As you’ll be hearing in this interview Kevin has a particular angle on his vocal coaching that sets him apart from most of the technique-focused singing teachers and vocal coaches out there. http://musicalitypodcast.com/126 Kevin specialises in the performance side of singing, meaning what you actually do up on stage or in front of a crowd and how you make sure your singing performance is the best it can be, even though you’re far from the familiar and relaxed environment of the practice room. As we were preparing for this episode and trying to figure out what part of Kevin’s expertise would be most useful to you all as listeners of the Musicality Podcast, we were really think...

Making a name for yourself in the music business can be a frustrating task, to say the least. For some musicians, this is because they are going about it all wrong. While sending your information to a multitude of record labels certainly won’t hurt, it’s not actually the best way to find success. Here are 6 tips for finding that “big break” you’ve been searching for.

NMR Artist Spotlight: Arcanum Exclusive NMR Artist Interview with Arcanum! CHECK OUT Arcanum's album " The Cinema Sheet" TODAY at ITunes! Who is Arcanum? We call ourselves Arcanum and our names are Brett Schieber (me) and Tree. Tree is the singer, though this song is an instrumental. Our music ranges from acoustic to electronic, but there's always a dramatic thread through all of it.  What Inspires You? We are inspired by our lives and we both love drama, so we like to tell stories through other perspectives, as well. In fact, we also wrote an audiobook musical that came out last year and, as a sidenote, I think it's my personal favorite artistic thing that I've ever done. Connect with Arcanum through FACEBOOK I think our music is different because of Tree's dramatic voice and artistic lyrics and because of the more unique chord choices and melodies we write. What is Your Next Project? We will put out a new CD...

Sir Paul McCartney delights a group of budding musicians by sharing his songwriting tips at a community chat event in London, organized by model and actress Lily Cole. (Nov. 19)

Argofox Creative Commons: royalty free music downloads for YouTube videos and Twitch streams to avoid copyright strikes!

Marketing Tips For Musician(s) | How To Marketing Strategies for Music Artists

5 Instagram Tips for Musicians. Debbie-Ann Shaw shows you how to grow your following on Instagram and build your fan base. #1. Use hashtags. For each post, use 8-10 relevant hashtags to get enough attention to your post. Make sure you engage with everyone who comments on your posts. #2. Engage with fans and other music industry people by posting pictures and videos at events. Tag them and engage with them on Instagram. #3. Make sure to include your Instagram on your blog and websites. #4. Post a variety of content (behind the scenes, writing, funny, etc.) #5. Stay consistent. The only way to win at Instagram and social media is staying consistent even when the "likes" or "comments" are not as high. Bonus Tip #6. Post on Instagram at different times and days. Doing this technique will show you when is the best time your fans are online and where you have the best engagement on Instagram.

Want to master your instrument? Here are five habits almost all successful musicians adopt at one point or another. These general tips are right for any musical instrument, and incorporating them into your daily practice will enhance the way you play, learn and evolve! Category Music

My top 7 tips to successful Facebook Ad campaigns. How to effectively promote your music, grow your fan base and make more sales.

5 basic Tips for the musician that is going on a Audion

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2014 International Music Conference in Atlanta was packed with a load of music business tips about the the music industry, how to make it in the music business and the independent music artist.  The panelist were the perfect artists guide throughout The International Music Conference. 

Dani Thompson & DNT Entertainment's Music Business Tip of The Week #3

Most artists are too busy writing songs and studying sounds to worry about writing checks and paying for services, those are the kind of things a business manager takes care of. On this episode of REN101, Renman talks about what the job of a Business Manager entails.

Marc Geiger is one of the main power brokers in the Music Business. He runs Worldwide Music at WME and books all sorts of monster tours, and he is #9 on Billboard's Top 100 Players of the Music Industry. So, how did Marc get started in the business and end up as one of the most successful players? Marc walked the tried-and-true path of going to college and jumping onto the concert committee, booking shows. Marc talks how that led him to starting his own company from within college, being a late-night DJ for a radio station, and ultimately closing down his own operation to work for the bigger Avalon Attractions. With plenty experience early on working in the Concert Business, it's no shock that Marc eventually grew into being one of the most powerful Agents in the Biz today!

You are interested in getting started in the music industry and I can't think of a more exciting profession. This has been my profession since 1983 and this has been quite a ride and grateful for what I have experienced all these years. I getting started in the music industry, there are no shortcuts. The time that it takes to build your brand, have people interested in your product, and willing to accept potential leans years in getting to your ultimate destination....finally making it! While there are those asking about getting started in the music industry, there are those that walk away, because the early years and, even some of the middle years are tough times financially. They sometimes walk away. This is sad... I have a solution for those who are struggling to financially while trying to make there mark in music.

How to Make a Press Kit: Band Management Tips : Online Press Kits & Websites: Band Management 

The Psychology of Music Marketing

Learn more about International Music Marketing at Berklee Online:  http://bit.ly/1Ked6xV  International Music Marketing is designed for artists who want to manage their own careers internationally, and managers and aspiring managers who want to develop their clients’ careers internationally while improving their own business skills. This course introduces the strategies and new structures emerging in the global music industry. It will teach you not only how to manage your music internationally, but also how to profit from your efforts. In the past, the easiest way to develop a music career abroad was to sign a licensing or publishing deal with an overseas representative, major or indie, and have them handle your international business affairs. Now, musicians and managers can release, market, publish, tour, and export music on their own but it requires time, expertise, and strategy. In this course, you will learn that there is more to the music industry than the U.S., U.K....

The Ultimate Guide to Music Marketing for Independent Musicians & Bands by the Music Marketing Guru is aimed at demystifying the confusing and intimidating world of music marketing. This nearly 300 page opus is written specifically for independent musicians and bands and will give you the knowledge you need to market your music as effectively as possible. You will have a huge advantage over anybody who doesn’t have access to this information. It is THE KEY to successful career making music.