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Ask a songwriter: 5 questions for Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik

By Andre Calilhanna Excerpted from our new guide, Songwriters on Songwriting, here are a few insights from hit singer/songwriter John Ondrasik Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles,...

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Building your online presence

By Andre Calilhanna As a music artist, you need to identify your demographic, target your strengths, and develop and execute a plan to gain traction with your online music marketing Two years ago,...

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How music instrument insurance helped Triple Colossal Studios weather a...

By Andre Calilhanna When Hurricane Irene battered the New York area in August 2011, Dylan Wissing lost his entire studio. MusicPro music instrument insurance helped him recover. Let’s start with what...

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The case of the lost bass

By Andre Calilhanna Bassist Malcolm Gold’s story about the benefits of MusicPro instrument insurance doesn’t involve theft or damage. It was just a momentary lapse of focus on a long commute. You’re...

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12 musicians who died in 2014

By Andre Calilhanna While there are countless others in every genre and from countries around the world, Echoes pays tribute to 12 legendary musicians who died in 2014. Phil Everly Singer in the Everly...

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The Super Bowl halftime show is the weirdest gig on earth

By Andre Calilhanna We take a look at the last 288 minutes of Super Bowl halftimes and wonder: “Why is there a concert in the middle of a football game?” There is nothing quite as schlocky as a Super...

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What is the purpose of a band press kit?

By Andre Calilhanna In this excerpt from our new Definitive Press Kit Guide for Musicians, we lay out the purpose of your band press kit and the importance of maintaining your artist brand. A band...

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How to take a great band photo and headshot

By Andre Calilhanna In this excerpt from our new Press Kit Guide for Musicians, we address some key elements to getting a great band photo and headshot. Of course, to be successful in music, you need...

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100 greatest songs and the 58 music instruments that made them [Infographic]

By Andre Calilhanna Timeless songs require a mix of great writing, performances, production, and arrangement. Berklee Online breaks down the music instruments that make up Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest...

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Global album release days: New Music Fridays and Vinyl Tuesdays

By Andre Calilhanna Trends in piracy and vinyl record sales are converging as trade groups in the music industry adapt to the shifting landscape by coordinating a global album release day. On July...

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Great vocalists from yesterday and today [infographic]

By Andre Calilhanna Compare the vocal ranges of some of the great vocalists from yesterday and today in this awesome infographic. Ok, when it comes to all-time great vocalists, the list of notables who...

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Music metadata: Gracenote and its expanding data empire

By Andre Calilhanna Gracenote, now part of Tribune Media, has databases that span music, television, movies, and sports. When you listen to a CD on iTunes and the artist and song name pop up and the...

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A guide to Apple Music for the independent musician

By Andre Calilhanna Apple Music is live and streaming, and our partners at CD Baby have provided a lot of information to help you navigate the newest – and potentially biggest – kid on the block. Apple...

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Setting up a call to action on your Facebook artist page

By Andre Calilhanna Facebook marketing tip: With Facebook’s “Call to Action” button, you’re one click closer to converting fans to buy your CDs, merch, and tickets. Social media marketing isn’t always...

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Music news: Happy Birthday’s disputed rights, vinyl vs. streaming, and the...

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna A complicated history – and future – for the world’s simplest song If you’re not following the saga of the song “Happy Birthday To You,” the piece on the Future...

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Is it time to take the plunge or hang up the axe?

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna A personal exploration into this writer’s lack of enthusiasm for performing live. It’s been a part of my life for over 30 years – what’s holding me back now?...

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Music News: Adele breaks sales’ record, Willie Nelson gets Gershwin Award,...

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Adele breaks one-week sales record and is still climbing Whatever you think of Adele’s decision to follow the likes of Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke and sidestep...

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26 Notable Musicians Who Died in 2015

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna 2015 ended with a number of iconic artists dying, and there were many others who passed throughout the year. This list is nowhere near comprehensive – but...

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The history of the incomparable Gibson Flying V guitar

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna Of the various iconic guitars in music history, the Gibson Flying V holds a special place in the hearts of guitarists and the lore of the electric guitar. Since...

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Guitar icons and the Gibson Flying V guitar

By Disc Makers' Author Andre Calilhanna There are so many iconic guitarists who have made their mark on music history using a Gibson Flying V. Here’s a look a just a few of the guitarists who have...

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