How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry Events and Conferences
How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry Events and Conferences Based on the content of Episode 35, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence It’s not what you know, it's who you know. Club founder, Francesca is a bit of a networking rockstar and has been travelling around Australia over the past few months attending some key music industry events building her relationships, and sharing and learning. But she didn’t always
What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist?
What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist and Do You Even Need One? Based on the Podcast Episode: "What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist and Do You Even Need One? with Sweetie Zamora" - Episode 34, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get
Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps?
Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps? Based on the Podcast Episode: "Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps? with Simone Ubaldi" - Episode 33, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one,
Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team
Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes Based on the Podcast Episode: "Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes" - Episode 32, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence 17 year old queer singer songwriter, Kaiyah Mercedes has gone from writing their first song at eleven years old to their debut album being streamed over 200,000 times,
How Do I Develop My Audience When I’m Not Promoting a Song Release?
How Do I Develop My Audience When I’m Not Promoting a Song Release? Based on the content of Episode 31, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Many artists go quiet when they don’t have a release to promote, but when they do this they miss out on opportunities to continue to develop and build their audience. In this podcast episode and associated blog, we outline some commonly used and out of the
Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs
Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs Based on the Podcast Episode: "Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs with Kwun" - Episode 30, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Some songwriters are able to bring songs into the world with a sense of ease and magic. But when it comes to the release process, as artists, they can feel
How Do I Get My Music Out There? 6 Effective Ways to Promote Your Music
How Do I Get My Music Out There? 6 Effective Ways to Promote Your Music Based on the content of Episode 29, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence What do I do after releasing a song? How can I promote my music by myself? How do I attract listeners to my music? How do I increase the number of streams on Spotify? If you’re asking these questions, listen in as we offer
Creating an Exciting New Artist Project with a Clear Brand and Message
Creating an Exciting New Artist Project with a Clear Brand and Message Based on the Podcast Episode: " Creating an Exciting New Artist Project with a Clear Brand and Message with meadowhip" - Episode 28, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Starting a new musical project? Get some tips and insights on clarifying your artistic sound, brand and message from neo-soul, r&b artist, meadowhip. Cara also shares that having a stroke changed the
What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market
What is My Artist Brand? Being Seen and Heard in a Competitive Market Based on the content of Episode 27, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence With over 100,000 songs being added to Digital Streaming Platforms each day, how can you ensure your next release will be heard above the noise? Below, we share some simple foundational steps that emerging artists can take before releasing their music that will allow for the
Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career
Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career Based on the Podcast Episode: "Hobby or Career? Making Strong Choices to Power up Your Music Career with Isabel Rumble" - Episode 26, The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence We discuss the first 12 months of an artist's career including business and marketing strategies to have a sustainable career and making money, plus tips for recording your debut album and