This post originally appeared on The Music Industry Report and was written by Randi Reed… Ever wonder why some talented local musicians never get that elusive record deal? Or why the careers of some signed artists or American Idols stall out just past the starting gate? It’s not just “bad luck.” Here are 20 common [...]
- How to Use Facebook as a Singer or Songwriter
Here’s a great piece from Matt McKay of Opposing Views targeted directly at the online-savvy songwriter, rife with insights on the best ways to leverage Facbook platforms to expand the reach of your craft. Topics include creating your Facebook page from the ground up, best practices, and more. Totally read-worthy! Check out How to Use Facebook as A Singer Songwriter. [...]
Patrick Faucher on Direct To Fan Panel at Sync Up Music confereceCheck out this video of the Direct to Fan panel from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation‘s Sync Up conference, which was held on April 27, 2013. It runs for a full hour, so you may want to make a sandwich first. Patrick Faucher, Co-founder and CTO of Nimbit, has the opportunity to share some [...]
Facebook & Twitter Tips for MusiciansChecking the blogs this morning, I came across two articles with some good advice for musicians. Here’s a summary. In 5 Facebook Tips for Bands, Robin Davey recommends the following to reach more people on Facebook. Use plain text Facebook updates Tag other Facebook pages in tweets Use your header or profile picture to make [...]
Video: How to Sell Music on FacebookHey there, we’ve created a new video that shows just how easy it is to install the Nimbit store and start selling your music on Facebook. You’ll also learn why if you’re an artist you need to be using a fan page for your music, not your personal Facebook page. You can install the Nimbit [...]
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