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The Best Journey Tribute Band in Canada-Paradise Alley
What Does It Take to Be a Great Tribute Band? Understanding the Concept of a Tribute Band A tribute band is a musical ensemble that aims to replicate the sound, style, and performance of a specific original artist or band. The purpose of a tribute band is to honor the music and legacy of these iconic figures while providing…
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What Does It Take to Be a Great Live Band in Canada
The Essence of a Great Live Performance A great live performance transcends mere musicality; it encompasses a profound emotional connection between the band and the audience. This connection is pivotal, as it shapes the overall experience and leaves a lasting impression. When musicians engage with their listeners authentically, they invite the audience to become part of the performance, creating a shared…
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How Major Labels REALLY Develop Musicians // WHAT I LEARNED AT ATLANTIC RECORDS
Lessons from Working with Major Labels: What DIY Musicians Can Learn So I grew up one of those kids raised on punk who thought major labels were the most evil thing this side of Oxycontin manufacturers. I spent my teens and twenties scoffing at the stupidity of the majors and all their foul-ups as they…
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Radio Promotion in Canada
Mastering Radio Promotion: A Guide to Getting Your Music on the Airwaves Understanding Radio Promotion Radio promotion is a strategic process that aims to get a musician’s tracks airplay on various radio platforms. It serves as a crucial vehicle for artists to connect with a wider audience and gain visibility within a competitive music industry.…
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Music Video Promotion: How to get your music video seen with everyone glued to their screens
Keep Your Music and Visuals in Front of New Viewers Greetings everyone. Andy Gesner, owner and president of HIP Video Promo. For the last month, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most incredible creatives on this crazy world, torn asunder, but it’s okay. They’re reaching out because they want to know…
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Music Promotion Cheat Codes-MUSIC MARKETING
Cheat Codes for Growing Your Music Fanbase So a few weeks ago I dropped my video that is the top line defining overview of how I see you growing a fanbase from zero fans to ten thousands and of the subjects I got into that piqued your ears was the idea of a cheat code.…
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ADVANCED MUSIC MARKETING-TikTok’s New Rules For Musicians
How to Promote Your Music on TikTok Without Doing Silly Dances So you may have noticed I’ve largely avoided talking TikTok on this channel as I think there’s a crucial part of being a talking head to only talk about what you’re a real expert on. And because I am a bit long in the…
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How To Promote A Single In 2024 THE 60-Day song release Plan
Updated 60-Day Music Promotion Plan Nearly two years ago, I made a 60-day plan to promote your song. Many of you shared how much it helped you gain new fans and stay on track. However, times have changed, and new apps can now help promote your music. This blog post will update that plan. I’ll…
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The best TikTok Advice For musicians by far
Why Your TikTok Viewers Don’t Stream Your Songs This is why your TikTok viewers don’t stream your songs. I hear from musicians all the time, “I had a viral video where I played my song, and only 3% of the people streamed it. I thought TikTok was how you promote music.” Sure enough, when I…
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20 Music Marketing Ideas to Boost Your Career
20 Music Marketing Ideas to Boost Your Career Sometimes it’s fun to do a quick video to stimulate your brain and give you some ideas on what else you could be thinking about. In this video, I’m gonna give you 20 music marketing ideas that I think are a little outside the box in under…