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n this video, our no. 1 hit selling songwriting instructor Alex Von Soos gives us a little taster of what you can expect while learning how to write a song on our Hit Songwriting course, jam packed full of songwriting tips from a top songwriter with record sales in the millions.

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If you’re like most self-promoting musicians, you’re a little overwhelmed and confused about how to use social media to attract fans, promote your events, and sell more music. Maybe Very Confused! If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Everyone feels the pressure. The good news is ... help is on the way! “Social Media Music Marketing Made Easy” Whether you’re just getting your feet wet with online marketing or you’re a seasoned digital pro, I know you’ll benefit from this. Here’s what you’ll get with this two-part teleclass series: Part 1) Finding Your Digital Music Sweet Spot On this call I give you some solid ways to deal with the overwhelm. But most important, I walk you through my four-step process to determine the best sites and strategy for you. Of all the gurus out there, I don’t know anyone teaching this specific technique to identify what your online priorities should be. When I teach this at live workshops, people always say, “Wow, I never thought of it th...

John Oszajca , musician and founder of Music Marketing Manifesto.com is interviewed about how he got his start in music, got signed to a record deal and what happened after being dropped that lead to him building an online business that grossed 1.5 million at the time of the recording.  There are some great tidbits in this interview for any musician who is serious about wanting to make a living by writing, performing and selling their original music. Find out some of the tricks John did to ultimately win his first record deal, why he believes that "marketing is power" and why talent doesn't matter when it comes to your ultimate success as a professional musician. Related articles Radar Awards To Be Handed Out At U.K. Creative Agency Mother London Apple's Bozoma Saint John makes list of the 'Most Powerful Women in Business' 'Biased' BBC's 'pessimistic & SKEWED' Brexit coverage could DAMAGE BRITAIN, 70 MPs warn 20 Fanta...

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5 Easy Tips for Writing Great Music Lyrics Whether you are a topnotch music professional, an indie songwriter , or a student musician, learning how to write great lyrics is key to songwriting success. Below are five easy tips on writing great music lyrics. Learn some basic ways that you can develop your lyrical skills. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE at Music Gateway:  https://www.musicgateway.net/blog/635/5-Easy-Tips-for-Writing-Great-Music-Lyrics Related articles Nano Opera: The Rise, Triumph, and Fiery Demise of Robotika Female:Pressure Rojava Solidarity Campaign and the Question of the Role of the Artist in the World What is MIDI? - History of Electronic Music - Sabrina Pena Young Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Pirate My Music: What Every Indie Musician Needs to Know. Adele Helps Producers & Songwriters Make Millions ACMs Announce Nominees for Song and Songwriter of the Year NEW Songwriter Series: Killer Arrangements ACMs Announce Nominees for Song and Songwr...

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READ FULL ARTICLE HERE:  http://www.easyeartraining.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-killer-arrangements/ So you have an awesome tune with a good melody, solid hook, and great lyrics. What’s next? Before you can get to the final live performance or recording stage, you need to arrange your song. Unlike other aspects of songwriting,  arranging  is actually very flexible and sometimes a little easier, especially if you play an instrument or are working with your band. Sometimes jamming through a song with your band is all you need to come up with a good arrangement. Your final arrangement may even change to suit the venue, what instrumentalists and singers are available, the rehearsal time frame, and your audience. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE:  http://www.easyeartraining.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-killer-arrangements/

Make Money as a Music Composer in the Digital World - Music Industry Secrets from Composer Sabrina Pena Young In this quick chat we talk about how you can make money as a composer in the Digital Age. Learn helpful music tips from music licensing to what classes you need to take to how important it is to really become involved in the music business aspect of your music career . From award-winning composer and video artist Sabrina Pena Young.  Related articles Tips and rumours: Soundwave trembles and teeters Evans Ighodalo & Kola Sax Bekes - Higher The Music Industry Just Won a $17 Million Lawsuit Against a Grooveshark Clone Creative Music in Washington DC 8 Musicians With Bizarre (And Fascinating) Alter Egos Musician's Corner: John Legend x Stella Artois for "Under the Stars." Amakye Dede Supports Nyantakyi's Idea of Using Musicians to Pull in Fans WATCH: Cuban jazz musicians break into dance during first U.S. performance Retooling Rock and...

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Musician Insider Secrets: The Low Down on Social Media Exposed in 5 Easy Tips You might be like many of the musicians that contact me every day about social media . Maybe you don't understand Twitter or Vine , maybe you grew up in the analog era and are intimidated by social media, or maybe you are an expert and just love finding new ways to use social media.  Here are a few tips that have helped me succeed in social media music marketing: 1. Don't Be Afraid The Internet can seem to be a crazy place where everything from contortionist elephants to global terrorism fights for your attention.  Don't be afraid to conquer and control your web presence through smart marketing.  What this means is that you need to find what social media platforms work best for you and are the most organic for your audience. What this also means is that from now on you need to treat the Internet like a marketplace, not a place for rants and inappropriate images.  Watch Soci...