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A good standard tuner that can work with acoustic guitars and electric guitars, as well as bass guitars, is the Boss Chromatic Tuner and Metronome. This tuner works with both a 7-string guitar and a 5-string bass. It is a cheap and easy tool to use.

This morning I approached my computer with excitement after a long weekend away with the idea that I would pump out a bunch of blog posts and start work on my new ebook. But the plan seems to have gone all wonky…

I also have seen that it pays to branch out into other fields because this gives you longevity in the industry. I may have started as a rapper but I also wrote books and put my hand in independent films. This is how you further your brand. As I said in another one of my articles think of yourself as a brand when it comes to promoting your music. When you’re engaged in music promotion, I strongly suggest that you follow the lead of major companies and not your peers on the corner selling their music with you. Be consistent with your brand. It sounds odd if you’re M.C. Ace and you’re also working as a sanitation worker. Maybe M.C. Ace also hosted a talent show, this sound more like it.

Promo Tip #83 Have a cause. Create an event to promote that cause. Team up with other like-minded bands and make a news worthy event out of that cause.

tools for musicians Send out some Soundcloud messages. If you really like somebody’s song, you might want to let them know personally by sending them a message. Be cordial and tell them that you really appreciate their craft and the time they’ve put into their music, production, composition etc. Everyone likes a genuine compliment so if you’re giving someone honest good feedback about their music, they will more than likely click on your profile and check you out. This is a great way to build relationships as well.

Now I’m not saying that doing music marketing on you own is a bad thing, and if you have ever read my blog you will now that I post up information every day about how to get new fans with sneaky marketing methods.

3) Author interviews, giveaways, reviews etc.- Young adults have access to the internet and book lovers love browsing book blogs, reading author interviews (especially the ones who aim to become writers) and reviews. Since your readers do not have the time to read every book that is published or the money to buy it all, the read reviews and testimonials to help them decide which book is worth their precious pocket money. Author interviews help readers get a picture of the author’s personality.