Were you zigzagging cross country in a tour van through cities with *gasp!* very little WiFi, applying some of the many practice tips we've been pushing, or just taking a week-long sabbatical from life to deal with your Mad Men feels before the big finale? In case your various activities kept you too busy to check in with us, we present the top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog last week!
1. Top 10 Marketing Mistakes That Musicians Make
Not making a promo video for your music is a major mistake. (Image via mtv.co.uk)
If your band is committing one (or more) of these 10 cardinal marketing sins, it could be what's holding you back from gaining fans and fame.
2. How to Persuade People to Come to Your Show on a Weeknight
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How are you going to fill those seats at your Wednesday night show? Here are four methods to make people turn off Netflix and come out.
3. 5 Smart Ways to Use YouTube as a Freelance Musician
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YouTube is a musician's best friend. Try these five smart ways to get your playing out there and land gigs and opportunities through your channel!
4. 7 Things That Separate Amateur Bands From Professional Bands
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Make sure your band has its act together with these seven essential items that have to be squared away before you can even hope to hit it big.
5. The First 3 Behind-the-Scenes People You Need on Your Band's Team
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Even the greenest artists still need these three power players on their teams in order to be successful and carve out a legit music career.
6. What to Do When Venue Staff Treats Your Band Like Crap
Don't let an issue at a venue turn into a brawl. Try working it out calmly instead. (Image via theemotionmachine.com)
If you've been treated badly by a venue at a gig, you know it's no fun for anyone. Here's how to handle it in a mature, fair manner.
7. A Day in the Life of a Music Maker: What Do You Actually Do All Day?
Cheryl B. Engelhardt. (Image via blog.discmakers.com)
Find out what a typical day in the life of a full-time music creator really looks like, hour by hour!
8. How Much Do Musicians Make From Spotify and YouTube? A Must-See Digital Earnings Infographic
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How many streams do you need on the major music platforms to earn the US minimum wage? This must-see infographic puts it into perspective.
9. 8 Simple Ways to Make Your Band Rehearsals More Productive
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Feel like your rehearsals just aren't cutting it? Try making these eight easy changes to instantly ramp up your band's productivity and creativity.
10. 3 Ways Musicians Can Stand Out on Social Media
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Social media is more than just posting a track and forgetting about it. Interact with fans and get creative with your posts using these three tips.
