by Goemon5 | Mar 28, 2016 | Recording & Releasing Music
My producer Craig Newnes wants to make me a record (in exchange for cash, as it turns out), and all that stands between me and a fully grown Folk album is a long stretch of recording time. So let’s do this! Preparation is Everything I play half a dozen rhythm...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Mar 25, 2016 | Music Marketing
It’s hard to underestimate the value of writing a proper band (or artist) bio. Your artist bio is going to be seen by the press, magazine editors, bloggers, venue owners, booking agents, industry reps, and even your fans. A bio is a promotional tool. It can open...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Mar 24, 2016 | Music Marketing
Can streaming be profitable? For many artists it isn’t, but there are those that are seeing considerable traction from it right now. This was first brought to my attention by Juno-award winning Helen Austin, a recent interviewee of mine (podcast episode is...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Mar 23, 2016 | Music Career
Like I said at the outset, conflicts within a band can take a variety of different forms, and there definitely isn’t a cure-all. I’ve shared a bunch of tips with you in hopes that it will give you some ideas on how to handle different situations, but it’s important to...
by Goemon5 | Mar 21, 2016 | Recording & Releasing Music
Unless you grew up in a recording studio (hello, Jonathan!), you will require the assistance of a producer to carry your songs towards fame and glory. Selecting a producer was the simplest task for my record. My songwriter friend Jonathan Ferguson has always been...