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How to Break Into Your Local Music Scene in 90 Days
How to Break Into Your Local Music Scene in 90 Days
How to Set Up a Waterfall Release as an Independent Artist (Step-by-step guide)
How to Set Up a Waterfall Release as an Independent Artist (Step-by-step guide)
Are Albums Obsolete? Releasing Singles vs. Albums as an Indie Artist
Are Albums Obsolete? Releasing Singles vs. Albums as an Indie Artist
Playlisting, Ads, PR: What Each One Actually Does for Your Music
Playlisting, Ads, PR: What Each One Actually Does for Your Music
The Truth About Music PR: What Indie Artists Get Wrong
The Truth About Music PR: What Indie Artists Get Wrong
What Independent Artists Should Expect When Running a Public Relations Campaign
What Independent Artists Should Expect When Running a Public Relations Campaign
Using Samples in Your Music: What You Need to Know About the Legalities Before Releasing
Using Samples in Your Music: What You Need to Know About the Legalities Before Releasing
Roundup: The Best Vinyl Pressing Companies for Indie Artists
Roundup: The Best Vinyl Pressing Companies for Indie Artists
How Independent Artists Can Use Instagram’s Trial Reels to Find New Fans
How Independent Artists Can Use Instagram’s Trial Reels to Find New Fans
Building a Fan Funnel: The Secret to Growing Your Fan Base and Career
Building a Fan Funnel: The Secret to Growing Your Fan Base and Career
How to Stand Out In an Oversaturated Music Scene: Artist Identity
How to Stand Out In an Oversaturated Music Scene: Artist Identity
How to Grow Your Instagram as an Independent Artist: The Ultimate Guide
How to Grow Your Instagram as an Independent Artist: The Ultimate Guide
5 Reasons You Need an Email List as an Independent Artist
5 Reasons You Need an Email List as an Independent Artist
How to Leverage Your Music Career Through Other Streaming Platforms: Apple Music and TikTok
How to Leverage Your Music Career Through Other Streaming Platforms: Apple Music and TikTok
How to Leverage Your Music Career Through Other Streaming Platforms
How to Leverage Your Music Career Through Other Streaming Platforms
Understanding Advertorials and The Role They Play in PR Strategies
Understanding Advertorials and The Role They Play in PR Strategies
Spotify Artificial Streams: Legitimate or Hoax?
Spotify Artificial Streams: Legitimate or Hoax?
The State of the Music Industry 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
The State of the Music Industry 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
Inside the Spotify Campaign Tools And How To Use them Effectively as An Independent Artist
Inside the Spotify Campaign Tools And How To Use them Effectively as An Independent Artist
Mastering Waterfall Music Release: Best Tips and Practices
Mastering Waterfall Music Release: Best Tips and Practices
Fan Engagement: Mastering Marketing and Fan Relationships as An Independent Artist
Fan Engagement: Mastering Marketing and Fan Relationships as An Independent Artist
Music Royalties Deep Dive (Part 3): Royalties Flow for Independent Artists + How To Survive Spotify’s Royalty Policy Changes
Music Royalties Deep Dive (Part 3): Royalties Flow for Independent Artists + How To Survive Spotify’s Royalty Policy Changes
Deep Dive (Part 2): Music Royalties How Royalty Rates Are Set + Claiming Royalties + Royalties Flow For Independent Artists in 2024
Deep Dive (Part 2): Music Royalties How Royalty Rates Are Set + Claiming Royalties + Royalties Flow For Independent Artists in 2024
Deep Dive (Part 1): Unlocking Music Royalties
Deep Dive (Part 1): Unlocking Music Royalties
How To Get Your Music Videos On Vevo and Why You’d WANT To
How To Get Your Music Videos On Vevo and Why You’d WANT To
PR is Changing in the Music Industry - Here’s How We’re Changing With It
PR is Changing in the Music Industry - Here’s How We’re Changing With It
Spotify and Facebook Ads Manager: The Ultimate Marketing Hack for Indie Musicians
Spotify and Facebook Ads Manager: The Ultimate Marketing Hack for Indie Musicians
TikTok Promotional Opp: Black Music Month
TikTok Promotional Opp: Black Music Month
Triggering Spotify’s Organic Algorithm for Music Exposure
Triggering Spotify’s Organic Algorithm for Music Exposure
How To Optimize Videos for Maximum Viewership
How To Optimize Videos for Maximum Viewership

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