Let’s face it, we’ve all been there before: you’re driving in your car, singing along to your favourite song, when suddenly the lyrics hit you in a way you never expected. You realize that the words you’ve been belting out aren’t just a catchy melody, but a work of poetry. The connection between lyric poetry and music is undeniable, and it’s about time we give poetry in song the credit it deserves.
If you’re looking to reach out to music supervisors, then make sure you do your online research and work out who are the best people to contact. There’s no point in sending out a blanket email with your details or messaging specific supervisors with tracks which won’t work for them.
Female identifying producers only account for a small percentage of those working within the music industry today as the recording studio is often seen as a male-dominated space..
From developing your own website to putting together an effective content strategy, there are numerous ways you can use digital marketing to engage with and grow your fanbase.
Resilience is one of the key attributes artists and musicians need to work on if they are to succeed in the music industry. What does it mean? Well, as with any career, you’re likely to experience plenty of highs and lows on your musical journey.
From copyright cases such as the latest wrangles facing Ed Sheeran to Lauryn Hill and the legal settlement she had to reach with musicians who claimed they were denied any credits for their contribution to the ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’, there are plenty of stories about creative disputes.
From Ed Sheeran to Dionne Warwick, our musical world is driven by songwriters. These creatives are the engine room of the music industry, providing the melodies, lyrics and more that can blow our minds and change our lives.
If you’re looking to launch your music career, there are numerous things to consider. Of course, much of this depends on which sector of the industry you want to enter – do you want to work for a record label or publisher?
From finding inspiration to structuring your songs, there are many aspects of your lyric-writing to consider. For many budding songwriters, their aim is often to craft words that are as authentic as they are attention-grabbing.
At the beginning of your marketing efforts, it can be a challenge to build your audience up from scratch. You need to value each connection and spend time investing in each fan.
With live gigs now very much back on the agenda, it’s important for artists, bands and performers to ensure they are ready to maximise any opportunities created. Here are some essential tips for anyone looking to take centre stage in 2022.
No matter how acute your anxiety, there are tips and coping mechanisms you can deploy to help get you on stage. Here are some essential pieces of advice around reducing the chances of experiencing stress…
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