In this how to video I demonstrate using GarageBand on iPad to create hip hop instrumentals. I have been playing with GarageBand on both my iPad and iPhone a lot lately and I love it. A serious renewal to my creative energies has taken place since I decided to spend more time using it. For […]
Tips and Guides
Informative articles, video tutorials, and inforgraphics related to marketing, promotion, pr, websites, seo, and social media as it applies to independent musicians.
What Are ID3 Tags and How To Edit Them
You know what is annoying? And you know what probably annoys radio personnel more than it annoys me? Lack of ID3 tags when you submit your music. Even worse than lacking ID3 tags is when a band doesn’t even take the time to name their files properly…but that is for another discussion. If you are […]
Top 3 Ways To Submit Music To Bloggers and Press
You have your album finished. You have a couple of music videos ready to support the strongest singles. And you have taken time to find a list of blogs you think might feature your music. What is the best way to submit your music to bloggers and press? The following are simply my recommendations based […]
What Is The YouTube Partner Program and How To Earn Passive Income
You have been working hard at building your YouTube channel and creating all the videos you feature. Now that you have started building an audience and receive a decent amount of views per video, wouldn’t it be nice to earn money passively? The YouTube Partner Program allows you to do this. What is the YouTube […]
Your Band Is A Virus – Expanded Edition by James Moore (book review)
James Moore recently updated and published the Expanded Edition of his book Your Band Is A Virus (affiliate link). Middle Tennessee Music was mentioned in this version so James was generous enough to share a copy for my reading pleasure. Mr. Moore is an independent music promoter and runs the website Independent Music Promotions where he shares […]
How Important Is My ReverbNation Chart Rank?
You have been working extra hard researching and learning ways to move up the charts on ReverbNation, but is it even worth the effort? In my opinion, no one cares. Unless you are only on ReverbNation and… using their opportunities their personalized mobile app their EPK their e-commerce features or any feature you are paying […]
Why NOT To Buy YouTube Views
I have said it over and over again to so many people… But people tend to not listen. Here is what happens if you buy YouTube views from sites selling them by the tens of thousands for dirt cheap (or any other automated form of number boosting). Numbers do NOT equal fans. Watch and learn. […]
How To Make More Money Online From Your Music
We love and create music. Although the yearly income for your average musician isn’t that appealing, we still have to pay our bills. These are not get rich quick schemes (or any thing of that nature) but there are ways to make more money (legitimately and passively) online from selling your music. Below I will share […]
How Do I Get My Podcast On iTunes
We started the Indie Music Mania podcast not long ago. Of course I wanted it available on iTunes. I did my research, learned different methods, and decided I would just code an XML file by hand and submit it to the iTunes’ Podcast directory. That worked for a while, but not only did it consume […]
How To Integrate Bandcamp With Your Band’s Website To Sell Merch and Music
I have been using Bandcamp for several years. Most of the bands we work with make use of this service also. It is a great e-commerce solution for selling merch and music directly to your fans. After recently releasing their mobile-optimized version of the site and adding the ability to sell merchandise, I have become […]
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