Tag: Indiana Lee
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5 Ways Musicians Can Overcome Performance Anxiety
For some musicians, performing is what they live for. Getting out there in front of a crowd gets their blood pumping and they genuinely enjoy every performance. For others, performing gives them crippling anxiety. Performance anxiety, also known as stage fright, is the fear of getting up in front of people and performing. Some musicians…
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Beyond the Music: Overlooked Business Considerations for Independent Musicians
Most musicians don’t break into the industry because they’re eager to do marketing or deal with financial obligations. They do it because they love music. They also typically have a talent for singing, songwriting, or playing an instrument. When you’re an independent musician, however, you’re also essentially running your own business. You might not have…
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Balancing Building Your Band’s Brand and Staying True to Yourself
Running a successful band is about more than producing killer riffs and writing vocals. You have to be able to brand yourself effectively if you want to land contracts and build an engaged following. However, building a brand around your artistic project can be tricky. Unlike a business, your goal isn’t solely to increase profits.…
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The Importance of Cybersecurity For Musicians and the Music Industry
Every musician knows that art is far more than a money-making product. Your music is the manifestation of your heart, soul, and spirit. So when cybercriminals threaten to steal, corrupt, or exploit that which is so very precious to you, it means not just a potentially significant financial loss, but also a deep psychic wound.…
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Tips for Musicians To Navigate the Increasingly Digital Landscape of the Music Industry
There is almost no corner of our lives that hasn’t been touched by advancements in technology. From the way we work to the way we recreate, from the medical clinic to the classroom, tech has changed everything. Even the music industry has changed profoundly as a result of new technology and an increasingly digital landscape. …
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Harnessing the Power of SEO Marketing for Musicians
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool used by marketers around the globe. Effective SEO can boost your ranking on Google and ensures that your target audience finds your business before they find competitors. However, SEO is underutilized by many musicians who’d rather work on a new song than spend time addressing bounce rate…
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Preventative Care for Common Musician Ailments
The life of a musician can be very rewarding, but it can come with its fair share of health risks. Between the repetitive movements necessary to play your instrument to the constant touring and proximity to other people, there are plenty of opportunities to get sick or hurt. The good news is that there are…
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The Ultimate Pre-Tour Guide and Checklist
Going on tour is an exciting opportunity. You get to connect with audiences in a more meaningful way than you can through your recordings. Not to mention that touring is likely to be the most lucrative part of your income as a musician. Nevertheless, going on tour can be something of a logistical behemoth. Without…
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Playing it Forward: A Musician’s Guide to Charity Fundraising
As a musician, you have a unique opportunity to both share your gift and inspire positive change in the world. You don’t need to be a platinum-selling artist to make a difference and support causes you believe in. Creating a charity fundraiser is a great way to get your fans and supporters interested in those…
