Music Marketing

Portable MySpace Player

August 10, 2009

Today we talk about how to make a link to launch your myspace player. This question is from Kyle of www.myspace.com/weareaffinity To do this go to your myspace page. Click on the link in the upper right hand corner of the player that says “pop out player” A window will appear. Highlight and copy the [...]

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Tales From the Road with George Hrab (repost)

August 5, 2009

Today we learn great lessons about gigging from George Hrab (this is actually taken from his “Geologic Podcast from July 23rd). This show originates from www.musicianscooler.com George (www.georgehrab.com) talks about a gig he did (as a drummer/percussionist) with a harpist doing jazz. In this hilarious tale we learn: Always get directions to the gig, and [...]

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United Breaks Guitars

July 26, 2009

This show originates at www.musicianscooler.com Today I talk about a video that has has 2,565,069 in a WEEK. With this in mind, you should ALWAYS be on your best behavior as this one musician is now getting NATIONAL attention with his complaint about how  an airline broke his Taylor guitar.  For more information check out [...]

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Sell Your Music on Rock Band and Guitar Hero

July 22, 2009

Green Day just released a new album and you can purchase tracks from the album in Rock Band. This game is now seen as a way to get your music to your fans.  Indies have been shut out of this service, but that will come to an end very soon. Harmonix and MTV Games are [...]

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Should I list My Music At This Site?

June 15, 2009

Today we start a conversation about what to look for when you see a site that wants you to list your music at their site. This show originates from www.musicianscooler.com Tales From the Road – Stage Thud Special tales from the road courtesy of Big Al and Mike at www.projectstudionetwork.com Strategies for Listing Your Band  [...]

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His Membership Site is Paying the Rent

May 4, 2009

Today we are talking with Matthew Ebel about his strategy to launch a Membership site to bring in revenue between CD releases.  I had originally talked about this strategy back in April of 2007 and Matthew has been doing this for a while now. He has multiple packages set up from everything from a new [...]

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Christian Music Strategies Part I

April 1, 2009

Today we talk with Martin Johnson for First Choice Management and host of Christian Music Strategies Podcast. We find out that while “secular” bands may lead with their music, a Christian band may fine more benefit in leading with their message. A pastor may be asking them to the church to inspire the congregation. Likewise [...]

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This Time It’s Personal

March 9, 2009

In today’s show I talk about the Power of Music. I watched the WHo play the concert for New York (right after 9/11). The way they made people, no, an etire city in mourning forget about their troubles for a few minutes was powerful. Likewise in my church last week, a person sang a solo [...]

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MySpace, YouTube, Facebook, ShopWurld, Music Marketing

February 23, 2009

Earn Money From Your Fans Shopping Habits Shopwurld is a new company that allows you to earn money from other people shopping. If you purchase around $20 bucks a month, then this is for you. If not, then move along. If you purchased around $20 a month you should meet your monthly purchase requirements. This [...]

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Matthew West’s Breadcrumb Trail

February 15, 2009

Today I talk about how I discovered Matthew West. He is a Christian artist that I heard on the radio, found his website, and purchased his music. However it doesn’t stop there. Matthew has a bunch of marketing going on in a very subtle way to help promote his CD Something to Say 1. He [...]

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