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When playing music at home, you want good sound quality. You may as well add in a smart assistant and make it hands free! Check out these speakers. 47 million adults have a smart speaker in their home, so why don’t you? You may have assumed that these were going to be a fast fading […] The post Top 10 Smart Speakers for Listening to Music at Home appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/top-10-smart-speakers-for-listening-to-music-at-home/

It’s important to be aware of the rhythms of life and go with the flow. Sometimes, you need to take time in your schedule to think and reflect. Don’t ignore those moments. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share why you need to take time to reset. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – […] The post 123 – Reset When You Need to appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/123-reset-when-you-need-to/

Fun fact: Did you know that Americans now spend more time listening to music than ever? On average, people listen to 32 hours of music per week. That’s about the same amount of time people spend at a full-time job. Wouldn’t you love to be even a small part of that 32 hours per week? […] The post How to Design an Iconic Band Logo Your Fans Instantly Connect With appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/how-to-design-an-iconic-band-logo-your-fans-instantly-connect-with/

Many artists who are just getting their start dream of one day touring, whether it’s locally, nationally or globally. But opportunities can be limited, promotion can be hard work and logistics can get increasingly complicated with every show you book. And, let’s be honest. It’s not just the artists who are affected by all the […] The post Carolina Castilla of Massive Act Shares How to Streamline Tour Logistics & Artist Management appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/carolina-castilla-of-massive-act-shares-how-to-streamline-tour-logistics-artist-management/

Ready for another The Music Entrepreneur HQ exclusive? I know we are. Copyright is complicated. Most artists don’t like to think about it. And, there’s quite a bit of misinformation out there. If you’re not careful, you could end up giving up more of your creative works than you ever intended to. That’s where Cosynd […] The post Jessica Sobhraj of Cosynd Shares How You Can Easily Protect All Your Creative Works appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/jessica-sobhraj-of-cosynd-shares-how-you-can-easily-protect-all-your-creative-works/

How do you build a strong mindset? How do you brainwash yourself into believing in your personal success? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Richard “Younglord” Frierson, who describes his approach, as well as numerous revenue streams musicians can tap into. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – New podcast theme 01:03 […] The post 122 – Cultivating a Success Mindset – with Richard “Younglord” Frierson appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/122-cultivating-a-success-mindset-with-richard-younglord-frierson/

Hey, music entrepreneur!Guest contributor Avery Phillips is back with another great post on the topic of trends in musicpreneurship. If you think you’ve got something of value to share with our readers, you can find our guest post guidelines here. With that, here’s Avery to fill us in on the latest! The music industry is […] The post Trends in Music Entrepreneurship: What’s Coming Next? appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/trends-in-music-entrepreneurship-whats-coming-next/

Hey, musicpreneur! This guest post on creating a visual musical brand comes to us via Nika Goddard. Though social media is a great tool for promoting your music or growing your business, it must be used the right way to create a lasting impression with your audience. Nika is about to enlighten us with her […] The post 3 Tips on How to Create a Strong Visual Musical Brand on Social Media appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/3-tips-on-how-to-create-a-strong-visual-musical-brand-on-social-media/

Hey, music entrepreneur! Have you ever thought about promoting your music with content marketing? Over the long haul, it could be an incredibly effective way for you to increase your fan base. In this post via Freddie Tubs, you’ll learn eight useful hints on how to generate results with content marketing. By the way, if […] The post 8 Tips for Getting More Superfans Through Content Marketing appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/8-tips-for-getting-more-superfans-through-content-marketing/

If you’re looking to achieve anything of consequence, you need a plan. A well-defined plan can help you filter through the many distractions that exist and assist you in becoming laser focused on what you’re trying to achieve. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I explain the steps you need to take […] The post 121 – Growth Hacking for Musicians Part 2: Strategy appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/121-growth-hacking-for-musicians-part-2-strategy/

I recently had the opportunity to interview Steven Lebetkin on the podcast. I don’t know about you, but composition is something that has fascinated me for a long time. I’ve done a little bit of composing over the years, though I certainly wouldn’t say that I’m a well-trained and experienced composer. It’s just something I […] The post 3 Things I Learned from Composer Steven Lebetkin appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/3-things-i-learned-from-composer-steven-lebetkin/

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a creative or an entrepreneur – a combination of both, or something in between. People in this realm often struggle with hiring. And yet, one of the top regrets most experienced entrepreneurs have is not hiring sooner. So, it’s clear that building a team makes a difference. But overcoming your […] The post Building Your Team as a Creative Entrepreneur appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/building-your-team-as-a-creative-entrepreneur/

Hey, guitarist! This guest post comes to us via Jon Fellowes of Last Minute Musicians. Becoming a professional guitar player can take a lot of time and effort, but learning from the best is sure to help you set yourself up for success down the line. By the way, if you think you might have […] The post Top 10 Tips for Becoming a Professional Guitar Player appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/top-10-tips-for-becoming-a-professional-guitar-player/

So, you’re putting together your latest release and you’re interested in promoting it. Or, maybe you’re a marketer looking to help a musician get the word out about their new album. But what does a DIY music marketing campaign look like? What can you expect as you look to share your music with the world? […] The post 120 – 5 Things You Ought to Know About DIY Music Marketing Campaigns appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/120-5-things-you-ought-to-know-about-diy-music-marketing-campaigns/

Life presents us with many challenges. And, sometimes we end up carrying our negative thoughts and feelings into a variety of unrelated situations without even being aware of it. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share how you can “leave it at the door” and be present and fully engaged in […] The post 119 – Leave it at the Door appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/119-leave-it-at-the-door/

Have you ever thought about composing? Have you already started your career? Are you interested in taking your composing game to the next level? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to composer Steven Lebetkin, who shares about his forthcoming release, Perpetuum Immobile, New Age Chamber Music and his specific... http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/118-the-art-of-composing-with-composer-steven-lebetkin/

Have you ever thought about composing? Have you already started your career? Are you interested in taking your composing game to the next level? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to composer Steven Lebetkin, who shares about his forthcoming release, Perpetuum Immobile, New Age Chamber Music and his specific way […] The post 118 – The Art of Composing – with Composer Steven Lebetkin appeared first on The Music Entrepreneur HQ. http://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/118-the-art-of-composing-with-composer-steven-lebetkin/