Music Business

Explore the world of the music industry with insights on marketing, management, royalties, and career strategies. Learn how to succeed as an independent artist or professional in today’s music business.

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Stage Fuel: What (and What Not) to Eat Before You Perform

You might have spent thousands of hours honing your high notes or practicing your riffs. But, if you don’t fuel yourself properly when you step on stage, it will show.  Nutrition plays a surprisingly vital role in determining your energy, focus, and overall comfort during a performance. The right foods help you feel energized, while […]

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How Spotify Promotion Can Boost Your Music Career. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com

How Spotify Promotion Can Boost Your Music Career

Spotify has transformed the music industry, offering musicians unprecedented opportunities to reach global audiences. Understanding and leveraging Spotify’s promotional tools can significantly boost your visibility and engagement. By navigating these strategies effectively, artists can unlock new levels of career growth and success. In today’s digital age, Spotify holds a pivotal role in shaping the music

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From Gig Fees to Gas: Managing Expenses and Earnings on Tour

You’ve finally hit it big; you’ve been working hard in your studio, got your music up on the requisite streaming platforms, and have accumulated enough of a regular audience to justify going on tour. It’s a milestone that a lot of independent musicians never reach, and you should be enormously proud of this development in

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What Do Music Executives Look for in Emerging Artists?

Trying to break into the music industry can be frustrating if you’re an aspiring artist looking to land your first record deal. You’ll encounter plenty of rejection when sending samples to music executives and may find that folks overlook your efforts in favor of more trendy bands and artists.  Rather than seeing rejections as failures,

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How to Optimize Your Home Music Space

Creating the perfect home music space involves more than just placing a few speakers and instruments in a room. It’s about designing an environment that enhances sound quality, provides comfort, and inspires creativity. Whether you’re a passionate musician, an avid listener, or a casual enthusiast, optimizing your home music space can elevate your experience. Here’s

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Non-Musician Skills for a Successful Music Career. The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com. Photo Credit: Pixabay

Non-Musician Skills for a Successful Music Career

Today, being a musician requires skills other than musical abilities, and hopefully, melting faces with killer guitar solos isn’t the only thing you’re good at. In order for you to be a successful musician today, you will need utilize or learn other, non-music related skills. It’s the difference between playing to an empty dance floor

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Balancing Passion Projects: How Musicians Can Juggle Multiple Hobbies

For some musicians, playing instruments and writing songs is a vocational profession. You’re getting paid to express yourself and are rewarded for the time you dedicated to learning your scales and refining your style.  However, you may find that being a musician makes it hard to pursue other hobbies. After all, you’ll need to invest

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