Ian Stich of StichMethod Guitar breaks down how to break through teaching music online Ian Stich...
Band Management
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Best Practices: Insurance Do’s and Don’ts for Musicians
We know that we’re living in uncertain times, and I’m sure now more than ever many of you are...
Steinberg Offers #StayHome Elements Collection
To encourage musicians to stay creative during these unprecedented times, Steinberg has designed...
6 Types of Artists Publicists Will Never Work With
[This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com. It has been re-published here with permission.] As a publicist with my own PR agency, I'm solicited daily by bands looking for PR services or...
Graveyard Orbit Walks Us Through Preparations For The Austin Cassette Festival
[Editor’s note – this article was originally published at http://www.unrecorded.mu/features/cassette-club-june-edition. It has been republished here with permission of the author.] How do you...
The UK Perspective on the Current Cassette Revival
Why On Earth Did I Start a Tape Label? Running a Cassette Tape Label in 2015 is like going to the school prom in a wheelchair. It’s nice that you went, people smile and pat your head, but nobody...
What It Takes To Operate a Cassette-Based Record Label in 2015
Curious Possibilities: The Ins and Outs of Running a Tape Label in 2015 WHY ON EARTH WOULD I DO THIS? When I consider the decisions I’ve made in my life, I often think of that playful hypothetical...
How to Persuade People to Come to Your Show on a Weeknight
Any band that's toured at least once knows that attendance at shows varies not only city by city, but also day by day. Scheduling events is tough enough, and sometimes getting a slot at 9:30 p.m. on...
The Hiss is Back: The Growing Resurgence of Cassette Culture
Why Your Band Should Consider This Cost-Saving Merch Opportunity As a child of the ’90s, I’m just barely old enough to feel nostalgic about cassettes. My first album was a tape of the Austin Powers...
7 Reasons Your Band Should Release Music on Cassette
The Argument for Tapes: Why Your Band Should Release Your Music on Cassette If you are an indie musician or label there's a good chance you're interested in making physical product of your...
5 Things Your Band Needs to Know About Liability Insurance
As a musician, practicing and scheduling performances can be time consuming - and business decisions such as purchasing liability insurance can sometimes fall off the radar. Whether you’re an...
How to Price Your Band Merch: A Simple 4-Step Guide
Setting prices for your T-shirts, vinyl, seven-inches, and even buttons is not unlike designating a price for any other retail good. You've got to consider not only the cost of the product, but also...
3 of the Most Creative Ways Bands Distribute Download Codes
There seems to be a divide between physical merchandise: from CDs, tapes, and records to T-shirts, other branded items, and digital downloads. The latter is criticized by record collectors and other...