Finding Your Audience
Finding *your* audience is essential for building success. It is not uncommon to struggle with this, wondering where on Earth to start looking and how to reach *your* people. A number of factors come into this, such as: Ensuring that your music, your 'product', is of...
Branding & Professionalism: How To Avoid Social Media Faux Pas
At this point, most musicians are well aware of the importance of social media for networking, marketing and, fundamentally, finding and connecting with their audience. Incorporating your brand across social media platforms is a key part of running your profiles...
Promoting Your Music Holistically: PR, Online Ads & Marketing
You've invested time, energy and finances into your music. Now, you're preparing to release and are turning your attention to promotional strategies. Music promotion is comprised of several aspects that each operate with a specific purpose. Focusing solely on PR and...
Building a Professional Network: Connecting for Success in the Music Industry
As we continue our series on navigating the early days of a music career, this fourth blog post focuses on the critical role of networking. Following our discussions on foundational strategies, setting clear goals, understanding the industry, and developing your...
Defining Success On Your Own Terms
Are you crafting a career in the music industry that makes you feel personally fulfilled, or are you following generalized advice that may not apply to your unique goals and interests? Social media is inundated with conflicting advice (from both legitimate and...
Developing Your Brand: Creating a Unique Identity in the Music Industry
In this latest installment of our blog series, we turn our focus to one of the most crucial aspects of building a successful music career: developing your brand. Following our previous discussions on the foundational strategies in "Navigating the Early Days: Building...
4 Factors That Modern Labels Evaluate
In 2025, many artists still want to attract the attention of prominent record labels. Record labels can be valuable partners, and can provide opportunities, connections, and assets that would be out of reach without their assistance. However, the majority of labels...
Embracing a Holistic Approach to PR for Music Promotion
In today’s rapidly evolving music industry, traditional PR strategies often fall short of delivering the impact artists and labels desire. While traditional PR still plays a vital role in building credibility and professional visibility, a holistic approach to PR can...
Understanding the Industry: Key Roles and Resources
As we continue to explore navigating the early days of a music career, this third installment in our series delves deeper into the music industry's structure and the pivotal roles that influence an artist's journey. Building on the foundation set in "Navigating the...
Setting Clear Goals: The First Step in Launching Your Music Career
Embarking on a music career is an exciting endeavor, but it can also be filled with uncertainty. One of the most effective ways to navigate this journey is by setting clear and specific goals early on. In a previous blog post, "Navigating the Early Days: Building a...