Tips for Marketing a New Single in the Age of Music Streaming

Tips for Marketing a New Single in the Age of Music Streaming

The rise of music streaming platforms has led to a shift in how music is marketed and consumed. While streaming has made it easier for independent artists to reach a wider audience, it has also created a highly competitive environment where standing out from the crowd...
Tips for Networking in the Music Industry

Tips for Networking in the Music Industry

The music industry can be a tough nut to crack. It’s a competitive world with countless aspiring artists vying for a limited number of opportunities. Networking is one of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success in this industry. In...
Music Finds a Way

Music Finds a Way

Music Finds a Way By Scott R. Sheehan, NAfME President An edited version of this column appeared in the September 2022 Investing in Arts Education issue of Education and Career News. Read the full issue here. In every culture on every continent since the dawn of...
Tips for Better Vocal Recording

Tips for Better Vocal Recording

Vocals are the lead and the last flourish of your musical masterpiece for the vast majority of recorded music. Adhering to the fundamental principles given below will assist you in developing positive habits in order to produce voices that sound professional....
Different Styles of Songwriting

Different Styles of Songwriting

All popular songwriting, such as folk, blues, pop, and rock songs, builds on fundamental song forms. The songwriter chooses the best structure for the genre of the music to write by being familiar with the basic song forms and their traditions. The two main categories...