Electronic Music Pro
Everything related to becoming more of a professional within the electronic music business: marketing, fundraising/monetizing your work, tips & tricks, interviews with industry leaders, and more....
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Some tips on how to get the most out of ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event)
I’ve attended ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event, the world’s largest gathering of electronic dance music enthusiasts) many times, and it’s definitely a great way to connect...
“Psychology 201” for the Electronic Music Pro
In order to achieve any level of success in a field as challenging and competitive as the music industry is, I firmly believe that it...
Best Drum and Bass April 2024 from Volumo
SPONSORED POST Best Drum and Bass April 2024 from Volumo Drum and Bass, or DnB, is one of the most dynamic and energetic genres in...
Adieu Sounds – Free Sample Packs
SPONSORED POST Adieu Sounds offers free sample packs for producers. They have titles such as: “Trap Essentials, Vibes Lofi, Monster 808s,” various FX, and lots...
Managing Expectations for the Music Professional Going into 2024
Managing Expectations for the Music Professional Going into 2024 As we get ready to turn the page on 2023 and head into the New Year,...
The State of Music Streaming in 2023
With ever-increasing competition, market saturation, and a constantly shifting digital landscape, today’s modern music industry is continually evolving at a fast pace. And certainly at...
Release music on your own terms, with VIRPP
SPONSORED POST Are you ready to start your music career? VIRPP gives you the tools to find your own audience and distribute your songs. Keep...
What to do when your follower count drops
While “more may be more” in some cases (in terms of “social proof”), YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE IT’S THE RIGHT KIND OF MORE As...
12 “Secret Tips” for Success
Take chances Grab an opportunity when you see it! (Jump off the fence, and “get it out the door”) Be unique Change it upThe greater...
8 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Music Career
8 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Music Career We’ve all seen it: people deciding to call it quits for good on their music career....
10 Ways to Get Publicity
There are many ways for an audience to find out about you and your work, some are paid, but many are free! Here are 10...
Mixed In Key 10 – DJ Software Review
Mixed In Key 10 – A Great Software for All DJs, But Beware of its Limitations. Reviewed by PhuturePhil Mixed In Key 10 is...
Introducing “Music Industry How To”: Marketing & Business Advice For EDM Musicians
SPONSORED POST Make great electronic music, but all attempts of getting it heard on a wider scale have proved fruitless? Well this guide on music...
Tweaking your project for the 37th time? Here’s a technique to move on
There is this snare to fix. So you reopen your project, once again. Fix the snare. Tweak this synth. Now it’s good. Next day… there...
Do’s and Don’ts When Sending Promos
This is a follow-up to my article, “Do’s and Don’ts When Pitching Blogs & Influencers,” with this post being specific to labels and producers sending...
Is your reverb swamping your track? Here’s what (not) to do
Is your reverb swamping your track? Here’s what (not) to do. It’s so cool to apply lots of reverb. It sounds wider, deeper, longer,...
Release Your Next Track with a Plan
Releasing new music can be an exciting endeavor. Working long and hard hours to create a new track, you understandably want to push it out...
The Power of the Press Kit
YOU of course are intimately familiar with your work, but if you are reaching out to someone who has never heard of you or your...
Five reasons why you should always use email to contact labels & promoters
While social media is great for “news blasts” and getting the word out, e-mail is a much better, more legitimate way to reach out to...
Is your kick thumping?
Does your kick get through? Does it irresistibly make you want to tap your feet or even stand up and dance? Or is it weak,...
“Navigating the Social Media Circus” for the electronic music professional
Anyone who has spent any time at all on social media (on any channel) will quickly find that it is extremely easy to get lost...
Tips for Avoiding Burnout
TAKE BREAKS Constantly pushing yourself – although it IS really something we need to do (pretty much) in order to make it in this music...
Self-Releasing Music: The Producer Perspective
While signing with an established label has its advantages, an increasing number of artists are opting to go the independent route with regards to releasing...
“Writer’s / Producer’s Block Busters”
When in doubt, just CREATE! Today I will touch a bit on the creative process, and writer’s/producer’s block. Inevitably, we’ve all hit a point where...
Developing a professional mindset
As we all know, thriving in today’s music business can be very challenging, even WITHOUT a global pandemic. Developing a professional mindset can help you...
The ‘Electronic Music Pro’ – Intro
In this new series on our website, the ‘Electronic Music Pro‘, we’ll be putting together a consortium or think-tank of ideas, tips & tricks, and...
For your track to sound like a track you like, reference it
Uh? Reference? You have undoubtedly in the past created a track that sounded awesome… until you played another track in a similar genre. Suddenly yours...
Do’s and Don’ts When Pitching Blogs & Influencers
This article will touch on some general tips and “best practices” for producers and labels to follow when sending tracks to blogs, promoters, or podcasters....
ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRO: VIP Interviews
Here are a few cool and useful interviews with various VIP from around the electronic music industry (covering music production, mixing, developing your music career,...
Boost your productivity by organising your DAW
You open your DAW. You place ideas here and there. Then you spend your time scrolling up and down and clicking all over the project...
TIPS & TRICKS: Do’s and Don’ts when sending your track to a label
Do’s and Don’ts when sending your track to a label Of course, you should not send your fresh MP3 still-work-in-progress to hundreds of labels...
TIPS & TRICKS: Your track is finished. Your work is not.
You’ve just finished your track. You bounce it. Done! Can you send it around now? Oh no, not yet! (Unless you want to...
TIPS & TRICKS: Get your track to sound clean and clear
Your track is awesome. But the more sounds you add to it, the more messy it sounds. What’s happening? Your track is making good...
Electronic music biz resources
I have a small archive of useful links, videos, and interviews I’ve compiled related to succeeding in the electronic/music business. Will be releasing sometime within...
“Promotion sells, but who’s buying?”
If you’re reading this post, and are a producer or label owner, you’re probably in this scene because you have a love & passion for...
