Nashville Records

It is a few days after Thanksgiving.  I want to remind everyone living in the United States of America that we should be very thankful for what we have.

Please take a moment and reflect upon your blessings.

Approximately one month ago I was approached by a mother of an Artist asking for assistance.  The mother did not want management for her daughter as she had a previous relationship with a former manager that did not appear to go so well. 

The mother told me her daughter had a great following on social media.  So, I reviewed her social media.  It was what I expected for a young Artist with four or five YouTube Videos and a single until I checked one social media account.  She had one to two thousand…

With social media and streaming services easily accessible, you may have a great online presence already. So why do you need a website to stand out as a musician? 

Having your own music website appears professional, signaling to industry experts that you take your music career seriously. It is also a space that you own and control, which makes it the best way to build authentic relationships with your fans. 

Here are ten reasons why you should have a website as a musician: 

1. Industry and media expect to…

I am always asked, "As an Artist; what should I do first?"  Well, after making great Music complete the list below.

ARTIST CHECKLIST 

Website and social media.  Same brand name. 
Update biographies 
Update photos 
Collect all metadata 
Register with a PRO 
Register song catalog with PRO 
Register with SoundExchange 
Register Copyright of songs 
Split Sheet Agreement collection and filing 
Collect forms of Artist’s Contact Information (Telephone, addresses, E-mails, Socials) 
Collect Emergency Contacts 
Collect…

If you are an Independent Artist and have poured the Foundation for your Music Career, you are now a business.  So instead of a Manager, hire a CEO!  Think about it. . .

Some of us are building from scratch. No inheritance, no connections, no backups. Just blood, sweat and skills.

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

Dolly Parton

Thanksgiving was a few days ago. Here are some things that I am thankful for: 

A God of love, forgiveness, mercy, and grace. 

A family that is still together after trials and tribulations. 

A wife that loves me even with all my faults. 

A son that is in the military. 

A son that is still in school. 

Current clients. 

Former clients. 

Employment. 

Music.

It never ceases to amaze me the Artists that will tell me that they do not need a website!  A website is your electronic billboard.  Your electronic business cards!  Every piece of material that you have (including social media) should link back to your website!  Your website should contain music, videos, merchandise, upcoming gigs, blog, Electronic Press Kit, etc. 

Do not fall into the trap that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. is all you need.  You could be banned from those social media giants in an…