Recap of Ariel Hyatt's Music and Social Media Panel at ASCAP EXPO
(via The ASCAP Expo Blog) I’m going to be honest. Initially, I went to the “Your Digital Tool Belt” panel just to stalk Alison Sudol ofA Fine Frenzy for a while. Little did I expect that it would end up being the most engaging thing I did all day. As an 18-year-old in...
The Unheralded Key to DIY/Direct-to-Fan Success
Artists need help. Do It Yourself (DIY) doesn't actually mean doing everything alone. No one ever suggested taking the music industry on without the help of at least 1 team member. The majority of artists whom I speak to on a daily basis have additional day jobs. To...
Idol Thoughts: The 4 Key Factors That Michael Lynche Posseses That Make Him Not Only A Great American Idol But Also A Lifelong Artist
Yesterday, I guest lectured at NYU for a group of Music Business students. One of them asked me an excellent question: Is there a formula for success in today's music business? I told him that if I had the answer I'd be a lot richer! But then I stopped to think about...
Beyond Direct-to-Fan
Brooklyn, NY. April 1, 2010 - Everybody is talking about direct-to-fan, and how it is changing the way musicians can sustain themselves. Never before have musicians had so much direct communication with their tribes. Sometimes I look at this progression and think,...
The Tao of Music Conferences w Derek Sivers
At the mightiest music conferences of them all SXSW and I saw Derek Sivers give his presentation - The Tao of Music Conferences - where he dished out some of his best advice on how to be effective at SXSW. He did this wiki style and included wonderful short clips...
In Defense Of 1,000 True Fans – Ellis Paul – 300 Fans = $100,000 in Contributions The Ultimate Testament to Fan Loyalty – Part VII
When I first heard that Ellis Paul an artist I have know about for years and seen one a few occasions raised $100,000 I was amazed…I had to get the story. Here it is. Ellis Paul is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. To date, he has released 16 albums...
In Defense of 1,000 True Fans – Secrets In Stereo 2 Years + No Live Shows = $97,000 – Part VI
Here I go again…. It’s Part 6 in my 1,000 True Fans series. For this installment I asked my new friends at Sorted Noise in Nashville to introduce me to some of their artists who are doing it right. I am happy that they introduced me to Josh Ryan. Josh fronts the...
Review of Ariel Hyatt's Music Success in Nine Weeks by Carla Lynne Hall – Know The Music Biz
Originally posted here: http://www.knowthemusicbiz.com/index.php/BIZ-BLOG/BIZ-BLOG/Review-of-Ariel-Hyatt-s-Music-Success-in-Nine-Weeks-by-Carla-Lynne-Hall.html Carla Lynne Hall is a singer, guitarist, and music marketing consultant based in New York City. Her mission...
Review – Rosebud Book Reviews
Music Success in Nine Weeks - a Book Review by John Lehman Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Ariel Publicity; First edition (June 20, 2008) Price: $34.99 ISBN-10: 0981633102 ISBN-13: 978-0981633107 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches Click here to buy here from...
Review – Midwest Book Review
Originally posted here: http://janie7722.wordpress.com/2009/12/02/music-success-in-nine-weeks/ Music Success in Nine Weeks: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use Social Media & Online Tactics to Supercharge Your PR, Build Your Fan Base, and Earn More Money (second...