by Corey Koehler | Jul 24, 2017
When it comes to learning it’s all about habits. With the right habits you’ll be able to learn anything more effectively and actually retain that knowledge or skill. There is no better example of this than music. Learning how to play any instrument requires hard work,...
by Corey Koehler | Jul 12, 2017
Do you think a Spotify payments like .004891 cents per play sucks? Then you are gonna love this… The Prediction I was reading an email from one of the marketing legend Perry Marshall when I read this… “The very next thing that’s going to happen with Spotify...
by Guest Music Junky | May 31, 2017
Getting a song critique can help you at any stage in your career. For the more seasoned songwriting or producer, you’ve probably spent months working on your latest single. Before you release your song to the public, why not get some feedback to get the best...
by Corey Koehler | Apr 23, 2017
An online recording studio service can make life a lot easier for DIY musicians and songwriters like us. Especially when you consider how tricky it was just a few years ago. Back in ‘09 when I first set out to record my songs I realized that I had a few problems....
by Corey Koehler | Mar 30, 2017
As a songwriter, getting people to listen to your songs over and over again can be a tough challenge. Knowing how to write a hit song that becomes a favorite to listeners everywhere is one of the highest accomplishments. So what is it that artists like The Beatles,...
by Guest Music Junky | Feb 19, 2017
Editors Note: If there is anyone on this planet that you should listen to when it comes to music pr, it’s Ariel Hyatt. She’s been in the indie music publicity game for 20 years and has a laundry list of client success stories. I found her around 2006 ish...
by Corey Koehler | Feb 5, 2017
You heard right: Music endorsements are real and there are a ton of companies that sponsor musicians. But there’s one small problem. Small indie musicians, like you and I, do not have audiences big enough for them to sponsor us. They want lots and lots of...
by Guest Music Junky | Sep 26, 2016
Ever ask yourself these questions? Where should I upload music? Should it be free? Will I get paid? And a lot of the time, are people gonna hear it? Whether you want to collaborate, earn income or reach new fans, it’s up to you to know where you need to share and...
by Corey Koehler | Sep 6, 2016
[Note from the editor] Quick fact: Without the correct songwriting techniques you are just making your music marketing efforts WAY harder if not impossible. That is why when Gerrell reached out to me to share some songwriting tips with you guys, it was a no-brainer....
by Corey Koehler | Jul 4, 2016
Now: This is not a post bashing ReverbNation (there is plenty of that elsewhere). Hell, I’ve had a profile on there for years and have had very few problems. It is not a bad place to network with other musicians. They have a few decent tools. And its nice to...
