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3 Core Music Promotion Tactics During Quarantine

Promoting your band in the middle of a worldwide quarantine seems really hard – but there are ways forward, more than you might think. As I look around in my role as a music marketer I have seen some strange successes. People are starting to put stuff together, especially in Scandinavia.

The Musician’s A-Team

Who are the main team members an artist works with in the music industry and when/why do you need them? With patience, the right partners will come along at the right time and will be able to access opportunities and open doors that an artist normally couldn’t.

MGT144: Meet Beatchain, a One-Stop Platform for Indie Artist’s Marketing Needs – Steve Jones

Steve goes over Beatchain’s features, from distribution and collecting all the artist’s online data in one spot, to advising artists on creating engaging content for their audience.

MGT142: Your Guide To Music PR And Spotify With The Indie Bible – David Wimble

David Wimble discusses the daunting task of pitching your music to music blogs and Spotify curators as an independent artist (with specific examples and practical tips) and shows how you can make the most of The Indie Bible.

MGT141: Musician? Make Money With An Online Course – Jordan Valeriote

Jordan Valeriote talks about the massive opportunity musicians have to supplement their income by selling their own online courses. Learn about the costs involved, how to find out the right niche or to combine your “artist” and “teacher” identities.

MGT140: Mental Wellness & Coping Techniques For The Music Industry – Katie Zaccardi

Katie Zaccardi, a wellness coach for women in music, explains why we have to change our mindset around the “starving musician” stereotype, and shows how you can take care of yourself through time management and a wellness routine.