As the year winds down, we reflect on our favorite moments of the past 365 days. For those of us who like to take things slow, let's just start with the last seven and see where that takes us, okay? Try not too get too nostalgic checking out the top 10 most read articles published on the Sonicbids blog last week.
1. Reality Check: Why Musical Talent Isn't Enough to Achieve Success
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Success in music goes way beyond the ability to write a hit song. Here's what it takes to truly make your mark (and livelihood).
2. 6 Resolutions All Musicians Should Make for 2015
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As the end of 2014 approaches, add these six musical resolutions to your agenda for 2015.
3. 8 Things Musicians Should Never, Ever Say During Interviews
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These 8 things have ACTUALLY been said by musicians during an interview. Please, just... don't.
4. 5 Marketing Methods That All Musicians Who Want to Succeed Should Be Using
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Give your music marketing a boost with these five tips to reach your ultimate goals.
5. The 5 People You Meet on Tour
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No matter where your tour takes you, you're sure to encounter these five people along the way.
6. It's Time to Redefine What 'Making It' in Music Means
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What does success mean to you? Here's how the idea of "making it" as a musician is changing drastically.
7. What You Didn’t Know About Radio Royalties
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Learn how radio royalties work, and make sure you're getting your fair chunk of change.
8. Lesson Learned: 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First DIY Tour
J. Thomas Hall has plenty of DIY touring tips to offer after years of touring with Atlanta band Ponderosa. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Use these four pieces of sage advice to help prepare yourself for life on the road during your first tour.
9. How a Shoulder Injury Got Up-and-Comer Ryan Bronson Into Rapping
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"The adrenaline of being onstage was the only thing that matched the adrenaline of pitching, so I knew this is what I was meant to do."
10. 5 Ways to Make Your Sonicbids EPK Stand Out From the Crowd
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Ready to get your music noticed? Learn from these five bands and create a Sonicbids EPK that stands out from the crowd.
