3 Tips to Powerful Networking in the Music Business
April 11th, 2012
Today’s Quote:
“It isn’t just what you know, and it isn’t just who you know. It’s actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living”. –Bob Burg
We all know it – “it’s who you know” that matters in your career right?
That is only partly true as the quote of the day states. Networking takes time but without it you might as well just stay in your room and practice scales all day.
Here are 3 Tips that will help you become a better networker. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Things You Must Know to Succeed in Music in 2012
February 6th, 2012
Today’s Quote:
“Every great leap forward in your life comes after you have made a clear decision of some kind”. Brian Tracy
Well everybody else in blogland is putting out a “what to do in 2012” so I thought I might join the gang. I just didn’t want to throw anything out there so I thought about some important aspects if implement, will move your career forward.
Here is my “5 Must Do” list for 2012
1. Understanding Branding.
If you aren’t familiar with personal branding, then you need to take time out to see how branding can affect your whole music career. Our friendly Wikipedia states: Personal branding is, for some people, a description of the process whereby people and their careers are marked as brands. Read the rest of this entry »
Why I Still Blog
September 12th, 2011
Once upon a time the world was flat…
When I began my career as a female musician, I remember feeling so isolated from other women. There weren’t a lot of us in music – except of course for singers.
The women that actually were musicians were scattered in different bands or in different cities. This was pre-Internet, which meant there was no way to reach out to other women in the music community. There was also a huge gap in our understanding of the dynamics of working with men.
Interacting with Fans – Anderson Bell
July 17th, 2011
Interacting with fans is a must. Anderson Bell, Founder and CEO of fanfuel reveals the steps to developing a loyal fan base. Listening to this podcast episode will inspire you to take your career into your own hands so you will be in control of your own musical destiny.
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Overcoming the Fear of Self-Promotion with Mary Amanda Fairchild
June 29th, 2011
As a concert promoter, orchestral harpist, piano player, vocalist and former punk bassist, Mary Amanda Fairchild is a Jane-of-all-trades. We talk about overcoming the fear of self-promotion, how to survive in a world of piracy and … why you don’t want to be discovered.
Smarter Ways to Attract Record Labels
June 1st, 2011
Donna Flynn is a vocal coach and record label consultant from Toronto, Canada. You’ll find out exactly what record labels are looking for in a singer and learn smarter ways to attract their attention. And finally…we’ll unveil the one thing more important than having a great voice.
