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We are not alone on the internet.
In fact, there are lots of other cool blogs for aspiring rock stars. This is a good thing, for musicians and for us. No one knows it all, and we are not the exception.
We spend almost every day researching about the music industry, and a big part of that comes from helpful blogs. Below is a list of some of our favorites.
Future of Music – This blog by the Vice President, David Kusek, of the prestigious Berklee College of Music is top notch all the way. Kusek really embraces the new ways to network and connect with fans that have emerged in this century. If you are a serious musician you need to read this blog.
The Savvy Musician – We just recently found this blog, and we love it. This blog is written by David Cutler, and it shares the same name as his recent book “The Savvy Musician.” The blog is great because it’s useful for any kind of musician who wants to make money and covers often over looked topics like non-profit verses for profit.
Check out this sweet video The Savvy Musician found on Youtube.
At: Guitar Center – This blog is sponsored by Guitar Center, but as far as we can tell it’s not a sales promotion. This blog is a collection of interesting tidbits from the biggest names in the music industry, and from time to time has some great insights.
Music Think Tank- If you love to obsess over the finer details of the music industry this blog is for you. Music Think Tank finds studies and opinions on what the music industry is really like and puts them all in one place. The information is sometimes thrilling and sometime depressing, but it is always relevant.
There are countless other great blogs out there. Why don’t you tell us what your favorites are?
Brett Lohmeyer is an editor for detone8.com, and in the day you can find him at
Brett
Loving your blog and your insight for musicians.
This is self-promotion but we should be on your list – let your subscribers come and take a look.
My favourite recent post on our blog is entitled ‘All you Need to know about the Music Business’ and is just a quick peice of very valuable advice from a major industry player on what it takes to succeed.
I’d love to write something for your blog if you’re interested and vice versa.
Do let me know.
Ian
Thanks Ian, I’ll check out your site.
Thanks for those first two links; I’d heard of neither before. One thing I’ve noticed is that there are very few blogs that actually offer advice on actual recording techniques for those trying to lay down tracks at home. I hope my blog might be some help to those who are just starting out or looking for a fresh perspective on the modern aspects of being a musician:
http://themodernmusician.net