Increasing Artist Income – Part 3: Sustainable Strategies
If you are looking for Sustainable Strategies to increase your artist income, you're going to love this! There are three key components to increase your income as a musician. We've gone over Part One and Part Two already, so if you haven't yet take a second to catch...
Increase Your Artist Income – Part 2: Multiply Purchase Frequency
To Increase Your Artist Income you Must Multiply Purchase Frequency Let's talk about the elephant in the room — very few people still buy an artists music. If you're waiting to make a palpable artist income you probably should not be relying solely on the amount of...
3 Ways To Increase Artist Income – Part 1: Build Your Fanbase To Increase Your Music Income
To increase your music income you must first increase your active fanbase This is the golden rule that, in my opinion, isn't talked about near enough. There is no magic bullet to making money off your music. The reality is hard work but it is simple — increase your...
Preparing for Being Interviewed On Music Blogs
Being interviewed on music blogs is EXCITING! You have received an invitation from a media outlet to share your story and gain access to new fans and industry attention. This is cause to celebrate! Throughout my years as a publicist I've encountered responses from my...
Musicians Guide to Music Blogs
I'm a strong believer in the power of music blogs when it comes to gaining reviews for your music. Sure Spotify and playlist placements are great, but there's nothing quite like the power of words. That's where music blogs come in. Think of them as the secret sauce...
8 Simple Steps to Formatting a Proper Press Release
Here at Cyber PR, musicians frequently call and ask me to write and blast a press release. The strongest reason to write a press release is for a particular event (like a show, a benefit, or a special occasion) OR for a very niche market (a “genre” of music is not a...
Best Practices for Spotify Playlist Submission
In the ever-changing landscape that is the music industry, Spotify playlist submission has become critical to artists, and it's easy to see why. When was the last time you were without a playlist, or pulling up your favorite song to show a friend? Spotify fame and the...
Understanding Spotify and Lyrics Sync With MusixMatch
Apple, Amazon music, Spotify, and many other streaming platforms have an amazing lyric sync partnership through MusixMatch. What Is a Lyric Sync, You May Ask? A lyric sync is a visual aid that shows fans the lyrics to a song as it is being played on your device. When...
The Musicians Guide to Pre-Release Strategies
You've wrapped up gathering all the essentials for your release: album artwork, mastered .wav files, and more. The excitement to share your music with the world is palpable. After investing so much time into your music you're eager for its debut. But hold on, not so...
Delegation for Musicians: A Guide for Getting Help and Support
This post is all about getting you the help you need to reach your goals, and it starts with learning how to delegate. That means handing off tasks that either don't utilize your best skills or that drive you absolutely nuts. Instead, you'll spend your time and energy...