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4 Habits of a Successful Musician:

Chris, aka Manafest of Smart Music Business, inspired this post. The video was about the four habits of a successful musician. I always enjoy Chris’s videos. He makes them entertaining while giving you the best of his knowledge and experience. In case you were wondering, Chris or Manafest has just under one million streams on…

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A Guide to Effective Email Marketing for Music Artists

Do you have a list but are unsure how to approach email marketing? You’re not alone. When I was a newbie to building my list in the early days, I feared losing them. Today, I love sending emails because I know I have what it takes to help my crew, the Krannaken crew, build their…

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Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice Celebrate Ada

From the outset, Ada is a laid-back and relaxed song that Andrea Pizzo and the Purple Mice have performed perfectly. In this post, I will share with you all of the best aspects of Ada and explain why you need to add it to your music library, playlist it and follow Andrea Pizzo on Spotify….

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How to Write a Business Plan For Musicians

Over the past few days, I have started to build a new Udemy course on how to write a business plan for musicians. I have made the first few videos. Perhaps the most exciting thing for you is that you don’t need to pay to get the full benefit of my course. This is because…

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Gary Lloyd Noland: A Mysteriously Beautiful Album

It’s the first time I have had the pleasure of reviewing an album like Nowhere to Flee, but as we all say, there’s a first time for everything. Gary Lloyd Noland has created a mysteriously beautiful album here. Therefore, I am bringing it to you in this review of Nowhere to Flee by Gary Lloyd…

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You Don’t Need a Record Label in 2023: Here’s Why?

In the 20th-century music industry, a record contract was like gold dust. It was a mark of success. However, in the 21st-century music industry, you don’t need a record label, and in this post, I will share with you why you don’t need a record label. I am going to take this from my own…

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Mental Health in Music Composers: A Connection

I just had to review Daniel Carrizalez’s last video on poor mental health in music composers. Being someone who has suffered from mental health issues as well as having a Master’s Degree in music, this is an area that is close to my heart. Therefore, I need to add my words to it. Thank you…

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Darrell Cunningham is The Bee Man

Darrell Cunningham has already enjoyed a terrific reception with “I’m The Bee Man”. In this post, I will share with you the best things about the song, why you should listen to it, who would enjoy it most and where you can get it. However, I will start by telling you more about Darrell Cunningham…

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Myths and Misconceptions in Stock Music Licensing

Today, we look at popular myths and misconceptions about licensing stock music. This is inspired by Daniel’s latest video (at the time of writing). For those of you who are new to either stock music licensing or the Stock Music Licensing channel, stock music licensing is widely regarded as your easiest route to profit in…

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How to Get a Music Manager For Your Music in 2023

You’re now saying, “Slow Down! WTF is a Music Manager?” Right? In today’s post, we will look at the role of a Music Manager for your music and show you how to get a music manager in 2023. The video is courtesy of Damian Keyes. You may be aware of Damian from my much older…

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