Improve Your Live Shows By Watching Others
Just because you booked the gig doesn’t mean everyone’s going to remember your set. Never be afraid to learn from your peers – whether local or superstars.
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Beginners Guide to Building an Audience [Belmont University Series]
[Editors Note:The following is an installment in our series of a partnership between TuneCore and students at Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University. In an attempt to offer new insight and educational content for independent artists, we’re excited to give these music industry professionals of the future a journalistic platform.] Branding Basics Branding is the process of clarifying who […]
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3 Ways to Immediately Increase Crowd Participation
[Editors Note: This article was written by Suzanne Paulinski.] Have you ever been on stage feeling the blank stares from people in the audience, or – even worse, not seeing anyone look at you because they’re all on their phones or talking at the bar? It can feel pretty discouraging to play live, giving all […]
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5 Important Priorities for New Artists [Belmont University Series]
[Editors Note:The following is an installment in our series of a partnership between TuneCore and students at Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University. In an attempt to offer new insight and educational content for independent artists, we’re excited to give these music industry professionals of the future a journalistic platform.] 1. You Have to Build a Team […]
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5 Things To Bring to Every Live Show
[Editors Note: This article was written by Suzanne Paulinski.] Putting together a live show isn’t easy. You’ve got to find the right venue, pitch to and book the venue, promote the show, rehearse for the show, lug your gear to the show, and then perform! With so many moving pieces, not to mention the nerves […]
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4 Merch Items You’re Not Offering At Your Show (That You Should)
[Editors Note: This article was written by Hugh McIntyre.] Making money as a musician has always been tough, but it’s harder than ever these days, so you need to put in the extra effort to sell what you can, when you can. Since physical record sales are down, most artists tour more often to make […]
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5 Reasons Venues Aren’t Writing You Back
[Editors Note: This blog was written by Patrick McGuire. Patrick is a writer, composer, and experienced touring musician based in Philadelphia.] It can be a hugely frustrating experience to reach out to a venue in hopes of booking a show only to hear nothing back. When you’ve spent months or even years creating music, it can […]
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Early Music Marketing Tips For Indie Artists
[Editors Note: This blog was written by Janelle Rogers.] You’ve probably heard all the standard things on how to promote your band. This may include ideas like ‘play more live shows’, ‘go on tour’, ‘post on social media’, ‘invite all your friends on Facebook’, ‘have a release show’, ‘get covered on blogs’, or ‘get radio airplay’. […]
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Top 5 Things To Know About Stagecraft & Performance
[Editors Note: This article was written by Tessie Barnett and originally appeared on the GigSalad Blog.] In a world where making music, sharing music, and collaborating with other artists is becoming the norm, fans are expecting much more from a band than their musical talent. It’s one thing to form a solid, personalized setlist, but connecting […]
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