Video
Getting noticed as an emerging, independent artist is not easy.Thankfully, there are opportunities for you to get exposure to be discovered and potentially grow your fan base.The best part is it’sFREEto apply!
In this blog, I share 5 live performance discovery platforms that basically any musician can apply for a chance to get featured in front of new potential fans.
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Video content is essential for any independent artist looking to gain exposure, build a fanbase and ultimately work your way into a full-time music career. The problem is not every musician has the budget to hire a videographer for every song you do, especially when money is tight.
In this blog, I will go over how you can record your own videos without the need of any fancy cameras and minimal investments in equipment.All done simply through your mobile phone. Yes, you can still produce good quality video content with it. This is guide is perfect if you’re new to video or you just want tips to make improve the video quality of your content.
I’ll specifically focus on cover song videos since it’s a very common and viable type of video content artists will release.Read More
Thanks toButterscotch, I had the privilege of going on the Blue Note Japan tour at the end of December of 2018 for 2 weeks with the legendary jazz musician Marcus Miller. Butterscotch was invited as a special guest for his tour and I tagged along to capture content.
During this trip, I had the chance to consult and create content with Marcus Miller alongside his wife and manager, Brenda Miller. One of the things we created was a video of Marcus eating ramen atIppudo, a popular ramen chain from Japan known for their Tonkotsu ramen. We were in Fukuoka, where Ippudo was founded in 1985, and ate at the very first location.
Here’s the video I made that got 190k+ views:Read More
For this month, I wanted to share the story ofRussfor aspiring artists because I believe he really epitomizes the marketing strategy and DIY mindset needed to make it in the music industry, or at least improve your chances.
I had the opportunity to attend the2018 Forbes Under 30 Summit in Bostonwhere he performed and did a 20 minute talk to entrepreneurs on the factors that contributed to his success. I managed to record the entire thing so this was perfect to share.
Need some tips for your next Facebook Live broadcast?
Facebook Live is a great opportunity for musicians to reach and engage with fans in a fun, unique way. If you haven’t seen the results you hoped for, don’t worry. I put together these tips that will help you make the most out of your next Facebook Live experience.Read More
You may have been noticing those Facebook Live notifications popping up more frequently. If not, you will soon enough.
The hot new trend in the social media world right now ismobile live video. For indie artists, its use is definitely picking up momentum. You might be thinking, why should I care? Well, let’s take a quick step back to see what’s been happening with mobile live streaming.Read More
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D4 Music Marketing is an online resource that focuses on music marketing, artist development and business education to empower aspiring and emerging artists who want to make a living off music as an independent.
The aim of this blog is to help guide DIY musicians in a highly competitive industry with strategies and tactics to effectively promote music and attract life-long fans. By emphasizing the importance a strong foundation, you will be better equipped to navigate and adapt to the ever-changing music landscape with a clearer direction towards independent success.
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