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Ellis Paul’s editing tips for songwriters
The Incredible Editing Wheel for Songwriters. This was designed as an inspirational poster for people attending my songwriting workshops and retreats. It’s a visual representation of what I teach about...
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10 vocal tricks to unlock your songwriting
Improve your songwriting with these ten vocal and melodic tricks. We’ve all been there: You’ve got an amazing hook for your new song. But you freeze as you realize you have...
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How to boost streams with a pre-save campaign on Spotify
Pre-saves make it easy to build momentum on Spotify before your music’s official release date. A high stream-count on its first day can be an indicator of success for your...
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How to create an effective Spotify audio ad for your music
Guidelines and examples for musicians recording a Spotify audio ad. With Show.co’s simple Ad Builder tool, your music and message can reach a huge audience on Spotify. If you don’t...
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What musicians should know about Spotify’s personalized editorial playlists
Spotify has made some big changes that affect where your music appears when you share playlists. Spotify has been quietly testing around 1,000 personalized editorial playlists. You might also hear...
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Is your lifestyle getting in the way of your creative dreams?
Do you have an endless source of cash to fund your music pursuits? No? Me neither, so that makes two of us. If you do, huge congrats! … annnndddddd……this article...
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CD Baby just changed the way you market your music
Now you can easily target music fans on Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more — all from one ad platform. CD Baby is always trying to find new, effective ways that...
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LAST CHANCE to get early-bird tickets for the 2019 DIY Musician Conference!
Want first dibs on performance opportunities in Austin? Get your $99 ticket by March 15th. $99 can buy you a pair of khaki pants. Or you could be part of...
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Why DIY musicians need a marketing plan (and how to create one)
“Music Marketing Plan” — It all sounds so boring and corporate, right? Yet every DIY musician has a story about being overwhelmed, frustrated, and deflated when promoting their music. As a...
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Four ‘Wild West’ Principles that hold true in the modern music world
I survived the polar vortex and now spring appears to be just around the corner, although I have not yet consulted with the groundhog. To get out of my comfort...
Will Hutchinson
