Author: Richard C. Rowell

Music

How to get your first gig as a musician

Here are 10 steps to getting your first gig as an artist in music. Rehearse Although it may seem obvious, too many artists approach bookers before being ready to perform on stage. It would be best to practice your craft, whether performing covers or original music in a band, before considering getting on the stage. […]

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How to add YOUR music to Instagram reels & go viral

How to Promote Your Music on Instagram Reels As with every new feature that Instagram releases, Reels are taking up more and greater portions of the app’s overall view-scape and Discover pages, and the algorithm is the key to this. Instagram has its in-app marketing. This means that Reels will continue to be the most […]

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6 Real Tips to Network Like A Professional… Friend!

The music industry conference season is upon us. Or networking year. We’re all familiar with the old saying, “It’sn’t what you know, but who you know”. Even the most confident person can feel nervous about networking. Don’t worry, and we have some tips and tricks from our Music Industry Inside Out mentors. We’re here for you. Networking in […]

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How to Harness the Power of a Tour Budget

Budgeting was not something we realized until recently. It can make or break shows and tours. We share some simple tricks that will help you create a budget template you can use for any show. This will allow you to keep your spending and ensure you don’t lose money. It’s really bad to pay for […]

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Timeline for your music release

A band will reach a milestone when it releases an album/EP/single or goes on tour. This moment signifies that you have “made it” even more. Preparation is more important than the actual recording or performing. Planning is key to a successful release of music and tour. It can make or break an important milestone in […]

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Three Solutions to Reduce Plastic Pollution in the Music Industry

Plastic, whether we are aware of it or not, is everywhere. It is found in $4 take-out lattes every morning, cars we drive to work each week, and cigarettes we smoke on weekends to let go of all the stress. The material can take up to 400 years to decay, and there has been a 379million […]

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Make Instagram work for your brand (and band)

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the first-ever VidCon to be held in Australia. VidCon, for those not obsessed with digital technology, is a multi-genre conference that covers all things related to online. Many seminars will help you understand the different platforms and how to use them for your business, brand and personal image. I was […]

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5 REASONS JACK BLACK’S DEWEY FINN IS A PART OF THE REAL SCHOOL ROCK

People often ask which School of Rock movie or the school itself is the first. School of Rock was founded in Philadelphia in the late 1990s. It has since grown to be a global brand and a worldwide phenomenon. They operate performance-based music schools all over the world. We were proud to see Dewey Finn (played by […]

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The 5 Best Musician Earplugs (ULTIMATE BUYERS GUIDE).

You should consider purchasing a pair of high-quality earplugs if you perform live music or enjoy going to live performances. We will discuss a specific type of earplugs for musicians and audience members exposed to loud music (Live Performances or Music Festivals). It doesn’t matter if you are a musician or just a fan of […]

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Wired Microphone vs. Wireless Microphone (On Stage).

You may be asking yourself the question, “Should a wired microphone be used or a wireless one?”. Or should you stick with the cable and microphone? Everyone is different, and each performs differently on stage. Let’s look at the main differences between each system to help you decide which one is best for you. The […]

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