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The Top 8 Social Media Outlets to Promote Your Music (And How to Best Use Them)

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5 Times You Should Use Facebook Live to Engage Your Fans

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How to Use Twitch as a Musician (And Make Money From It)

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4 Great Services That Take All the Work Out of Monitoring Your Band's Social Media Mentions

Posted on May 18, 2016 08:00 AM

5 Tips for Making the Most of Facebook Live as a Musician

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Keep Calm & Instagram On: A Guide to Surviving the New Feed

Posted on May 13, 2016 08:00 AM

Make Life Easier by Pre-Planning These 5 Things on Your Band's Twitter

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4 Ways Artists Can Use the Newly Updated Snapchat to Their Advantage

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