Musicians, where's your head at? [1/2]
What is headspace? Simply put, it is that collection of motivations and attitudes that one acts upon in life, be it within one’s job, hobby, or one’s relationship. For a band starting out, headspace is a critical issue.
#BandBrand – Aim for loyal fans on Facebook
This week I am discussing Facebook and in particular how to use a Facebook page to increase the awareness and following of your band.
The dos and don'ts of getting radio airplay
It is safe to say that one of the most important elements of an artist's or band's career is getting radio airplay. Not only does this create a revenue stream through royalties, but also builds awareness, demand, and also is a sense of validation, thus giving out a certain amount of credibility in the market.
Do what needs to be done [podcast]
In this episode of Work Hard. Rock Harder, Seth Jackson, founder of HowToRunABand.com, and Blasko, bassist for Ozzy Osbourne and musician turned manager, uncover the real secret to success - just do it, even when you don’t want to. Do what needs to be done in order to succeed. Suck it up and do it.
#BandBrand: Tackling Twitter
Last week I discussed the importance of using social media to your advantage if you are considering musical stardom as a career for your band. Now that you are hopefully spending a little more time polishing up your online presence and beefing up your band’s social media efforts, the first platform we are going to cover in depth is Twitter.
