If you've got the winter blues, we know just what will cheer you up. No, not an all-expense-paid vacation to the Bahamas (though soaking up some vitamin D does sound pretty good right now). Of course it's our top 10 most read articles on the Sonicbids blog last week! Feel free to imagine yourself on a white-sand beach as you check 'em out.
1. The 3 Biggest Delusions Musicians STILL Have About the Music Industry
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If you're still harboring these misconceptions about music careers, make sure you check them – and your ego – at the door.
2. 8 Images That Perfectly Describe the Life of a Musician
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Here's to all the musicians out there living all the ups and downs.
3. 5 Easy-to-Avoid Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Becoming a Master Musician
Kenwood Dennard (Photo by Nelson G. Onofre)
Increase your chances of success in the music business by avoiding these all-too-common mistakes.
4. 5 Types of Pitch Emails All Music Journalists Hate Getting From Indie Bands
"This was taken in 2009 in my mom's backyard. The guy on the left is no longer in the band. Sorry, it's the only photo we have." – something no journalist wants to hear, ever. (Photo via barnorama.com)
Fact: You will NEVER get press coverage for your band if you send out emails like these to journalists.
5. How to Revolutionize Your Band's Social Media Presence in Under 30 Minutes
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Use this weekly schedule to completely change your sad, boring social media routine in under 30 minutes a day, and watch your band's presence transform!
6. How Facebook's New Algorithm Affects the Way You Promote Your Music
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Big changes are afoot at Facebook. Learn how to optimize your band's posts for the platform's new algorithms and ensure fans see your content.
7. 4 Habits of Successful People That All Musicians Should Adopt
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How do the most successful people in the world get to be that way? For starters, they've got these four habits down – and all musicians should, too.
8. Exactly What and When to Post on Social Media [Infographic]
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Up your social media game and attract fans to your band's profiles with these tips and best practices for nine different platforms.
9. 5 Solutions for When Music is Burning You Out
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Getting burnt out? Creativity getting low? Try these tactics to reignite your music-making spark and save yourself from feeling overwhelmed.
10. How to Take Control of Your Career as a Self-Managed Artist
Loreena McKennitt is a self-produced, self-managed artist who owns her own record label. (Image via alaturka.info)
Even if you're a self-managed artist, you're not going it alone. Use these handy tips to take control of your music career.
