HowTos Index
How To Put Music Videos on YouTube
Once you learn how to put music videos on YouTube, you can share your music videos with fans everywhere. Using YouTube is free, so when you put music videos on YouTube, you tap into a valuable stream of free promotion. It couldn't be easier to put your music video on YouTube. Learn how.
How To Book a Tour
Find out how to book a concert tour for your band. Taking your show on the road is easier than you think - find out more about booking a concert tour.
How To Find a Music Industry Internship
A music business internship can be a great way to learn about the music industry and make connections that will help you find a job in the music industry. Learn more about how to find a music business internship.
How To Become a Promoter
Are you wondering how to become a music promoter? Working in concert promotion is a lot of fun, but it requires a lot of hard work as well. Learn more about how to become a music promoter, including getting started on your own and working for a large concert promotion company.
How To Hire a Music Lawyer
If you are facing music contracts, you may be wondering how to hire a music lawyer. There is more to the process than just looking up a lawyer in the phone book. You need to hire an entertainment lawyer that can handle your case and fit your budget. Learn more about hiring a music lawyer.
How To Send a Demo to a Record Label
Ever wondered how to get labels to hear your music? The right approach to sending your demo to record labels will get your songs into the hands of the people who need to hear them.
How To Follow Up on Your Demo
After you send your demo to a record label, what is the next step? You will often need to follow up on your record demo, but the way you follow up with the record label will make all the difference in the world. Learn how to follow up on your record demo.
How To Find a Band Manager
So, you've determined that you need management, but how do you find a band manager? Learn how to find a music manager for your group and what to look for in a good artist manager.
How To Promote Music Online
Online music promotion can be a musician's best friend, but it can also be extremely overwhelming. Learn more about internet music promotion options and how you can do an effective job of promoting music online, including a look at online music promotion sites.
How To Find Musicians for your Band
You've got the songs, now all you need are the people. If you're not sure how to start your band member search, these tips will point you in the right direction.
How To Find Work as a Session Musician
One of the hardest parts of getting started with session work is figuring out how to find work as a session musician. Learn more about the different employment paths a session musician can take to build a music industry career.
How To Spot a Bad Music Deal
Unfortunately, the music industry is rife with people looking to make a quick buck off of your dreams. Spotting a bad deal will save you a lot of heartache down the line. Learn the signs of a deal that should have you running in the other direction.
How To Make Money as a Musician
You need to make money as a musician if you want to make a living doing from your songs, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Learn more about you can make money from your music so you can leave the day job behind.
How To Make the Most of the Holidays for your Music Career
The holidays can be a hard time for independent bands and labels to get attention in the press, but that doesn't mean that all is lost. You can use the holidays to connect with your fans, while having fun and generating some interest from the press - find out how.
How To Create a Promo Package
If you're going to get the attention of the media, labels, promoter, agents, or just about anyone else in the music industry, you're going to need a professional promo package. Learn how to create a promo package help put your album at the top of the listening pile.
How To Write a Band Bio
Your band bio introduces fans and music industry types alike to you and your music. Find out how to write a band biography that includes all of the right information to show you off in the best light.
How To Choose Songs for Demos
Choosing the right songs for your music demo is so important - after all, your music demo is your introduction, and first impressions count a lot. With so much riding on your demo, find out how to make a music demo that stands out.
How To Build an Audience in a Small Town
Many people look at small towns as a drawback for their music career, but living in a small town can be an advantage when it comes to building an audience on the live music circuit. Learn more.
How To Book a Venue
Your first step in promoting a gig, whether you're a musician or a promoter, is to book the venue. Find out more about how to book a club or book a venue for a music show, including how to negotiate a good price and other ins and outs of club bookings.
How To Take Advantage of a Gig - Turn Your Audience into Fans
Playing a show is a great way for musicians to earn new fans, but to make the most of every concert you have to do a little bit of gig promotion work at the show. Find out how to make sure your audience comes back to hear your music again and again.
How To Use Twitter for Music Promotion
Twitter is taking the internet by storm, but can you use it for your music career. Find out how musicians can use Twitter to promote their music.
How To Use a Blog for Music Promotion
A music blog is one more way for musicians to use the internet for music promotion and to connect with their fans. Find out the best way to make a music blog work for you to promote your new releases, tours and more.
How To Pay for Your Music Career
Deciding you want to work in music is the easy part. Paying for a music career? Now that's hard work. Find out about your different music business funding options so you can keep your music career dreams alive.
How To Promote Music on MySpace
Love it or hate it, MySpace music promotion has become an important part of building a fanbase for your music. That said, promoting music on MySpace isn't as easy as it seems. Find out how to use MySpace music the right way.
How To Get Paid in Your Music Career
Sure, you're in music for the love of it, but eventually you're going to want to know how to get paid in the music industry. Find out more about music industry incomes and how different people in different music careers make money in music.