What do Haley Williams, Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and John Stringer all have in common?
Question: What do Haley Williams, Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and John Stringer all have in common? The Answer: We all have the same vocal coach - Singing Success! But hopefully, I pay a lot less than they do! This video of Haley Williams (Paramore) tells you about her experience with the program: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx2QNj6nJz0] I really like Haley Williams’ voice and if you caught the episode of Sophie’s Lounge on Sophie 103′s website (HERE) featuring State of Man’s live acoustic performance and interview, then you probably heard me doing one of the vocal warm up techniques she uses. Though the techniques sound funny, they are the same ones not only Haley and I use, but plenty of other artists including...
Top 3 Ways Independent Artists can Report (CD and Digital, including venue / live show) Sales to SoundScan
Get your FREE report on the Top 3 ways for independent artistst to leverage Soundscan here. Have you heard that the music industry has been in a constant decline or recession over the last few years? Technically, that’s not true. Did you know that although 2008 music industry album sales fell 14% based on Neilsen SoundScan numbers, the music industry actually saw overall growth for the third consecutive year? That’s true. As a Dec. 31, 2008 Reuters article reported: “Overall music sales, including albums, singles, music video and digital tracks, rose 10.5 percent to 1.5 billion units {in 2008}, after 14 percent growth in 2007 and a 19 percent jump in 2006.” What’s also true is that more and more Independent artists are...
Petition President Barack Obama to support the Arts
I received this announcement from Moses Avalon’s newsletter and thought it was well worth sharing. If those who participate (creators and appreciators) in the Arts would sign this petition and share it with friends, could turn out well for all concerned! “Announcement: Dear Friends, Quincy Jones has started a petition to ask President Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts. While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries, The United States has never created such a position. We in the arts need this and the country needs the arts–now more than ever. Please take a moment to sign this important petition and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues. http://www.petitiononline.com/esnyc/petition.html...
How to Promote Your Music on the Streets: Printed Promo Items for Impact (Poster, Flyers, etc.)
After successfully booking a show in your target city (Atlanta, for the purposes of this blog), one of the next tasks at hand is to line up show Promotion/Marketing. There are various routes you can take advantage of to market your show – free and paid on line sources, broadcast outlets (including radio and TV) and more. The key to choosing the right avenues is a mix of analyzing your budget and whether or not you can expect a decent ROI (Return On Investment = your marketing expenditure creates more revenue at the show than the actual cost). One of the most effective “cost based” means of marketing your shows is printed promotional (“print promo”) items. And one of the most cost effective print promo items is the 11×17 color gig...
DIY Artist Resource: “How To Be Your Own Booking Agent”
OK.. this is for artists and performers that coordinate their own tours/booking, etc.. Some of you may know I consult in the music business, but I want to share with you the great deal I made with the author of this fantastic book, “How To Be Your Own Booking Agent: THE Musician’s & Performing Artist’s Guide To Successful Touring.” Heard of it? I’ve known about this book for some time and also knew that it is recognized as the definitive book for independent artists looking to ace DIY Touring – its even used as a text book in some universities. What I didn’t know is how accurate it is for gaining success period. From the very start, this book helps you get clear on exactly what you want to accomplish and how to...
About John Stringer
John Stringer is a successful entrepreneur, recording artist, singer-songwriter, business consultant and author with a passion for business strategy and personal development. His life's goal is "To be Limitless Love & Light from Moment to Moment." Visit the About page for more.