How To Promote Your Music (Professional Strategies) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAzaQS4aj5Y

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The discussion focuses on promoting music with low or zero budget, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, partnering with churches, branching out, and using social media platforms effectively. Strategies include leveraging other platforms, aligning music with causes or ministries, reaching out to other churches, networking within your genre, and collaborating with influencers across various fields.

Highlights

• Collaborate with other musicians for increased exposure and audience reach
• Partner with churches and community groups to perform and expand reach
• Utilize social media platforms like YouTube or TikTok for collaboration opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Collaboration exposes both artists to each other’s audiences, increasing popularity
• External growth often more effective than internal growth on social media platforms
• Funnel strategy can lead to revenue generation and reinvestment into your music career

What is the difference between ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC? (PROs explained) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ5c1vNXC_A

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Hey there! I’m Rachel from Full Circle Music in Nashville, Tennessee. In this video, we discuss the difference between ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, which are performance royalty organizations that collect royalties for songwriters and publishers based on public performances of their songs (e.g., radio, TV shows, commercials). The key takeaway is to choose a creative team that believes in you and supports your music career.

Highlights

• Rachel from Full Circle Music in Nashville, Tennessee
• ASCAP, BMI, SESAC: performance royalty organizations
• Collect royalties for songwriters and publishers based on public performances (e.g., radio, TV shows, commercials)
• Choose a creative team that supports your music career

Key Takeaways

• ASCAP, BMI, SESAC: performance royalty organizations
• Collect royalties for songwriters and publishers based on public performances (e.g., radio, TV shows, commercials)
• Choose a creative team that supports your music career

How To Get A Manager (For Your Music Career) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8hpppKfSI

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– Seth Mosley discusses finding a manager in the music industry.
– A manager doesn’t create a career but manages something that already exists.
– Finding a manager through events and networking is important.
– Utilizing social media to connect with professionals can be helpful.

Highlights

• Do you really need a manager?
• Finding a manager through events and networking.
• Utilizing social media to connect with professionals.

Key Takeaways

• Attend industry conferences and events for meeting managers.
• Join Facebook groups and LinkedIn for professional connections.
• Be patient and persistent in your search for a manager.

Can You Upload Cover Songs To YouTube? (Music Publisher Explains) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9mo_70y84U

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Rachel from Full Circle Music explains that in most cases, it’s fine to upload cover songs to YouTube. She recommends contacting the song publisher and sending them a link of your song for them to claim the publishing. YouTube typically uses Content ID to handle this process. Rachel encourages viewers to like and subscribe to their channel for more music industry content.

Highlights

• Uploading cover songs to YouTube is generally okay.
• Reach out to the publisher and send them a link of your song.
• YouTube uses Content ID to manage publishing claims.

Key Takeaways

• Full Circle Music provides free training for those interested in the music industry.

How to Write a Song – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMKBIHHlTdY

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The text discusses the process of writing a song and provides tips for aspiring songwriters. It emphasizes coming up with an idea, writing it down, identifying potential lines or phrases, building sections, studying favorite artists for structure reference, creating a typical structure, being flexible, following rules such as rhyme pattern and length, and recording ideas using voice memo for future reference. A songwriting checklist is also mentioned to help improve songs from amateur to professional level.

Highlights

• Idea generation and writing process 🎶
• Building sections and structure 🎶
• Flexibility in songwriting 🌟
• Rules for songwriting (rhyme pattern, length) 📱
• Songwriting checklist for improvement ✍️👍🔗

Key Takeaways

• Utilize recording device in phone
• Improve song from amateur to professional level with the checklist
• Download song checklist from description link
• Thank you for watching and engaging with video content
• Leave additional questions in comments, answers will be provided soon

What Is A Master? (What That Means In The Music Industry) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Ft3veSzgY

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Jericho from Full Circle Music in Nashville, Tennessee answered questions about the music industry. The main topic discussed was what a master is in the context of a song. A master is the final version of a song after mix and mastering, made radio-ready for the world to listen on various platforms or when they buy a physical CD.

Highlights

• 🎵 Master takes a demo and makes it radio-ready
• 📻 Master is the final version of a song after mix and mastering
• 🎶 Attention-grabbing version played on radio, streaming services, or CDs

Key Takeaways

• 💡 A master is essential for a song to reach a wider audience
• 🚀 Successful artists often invest in high-quality masters for their music

Should I Take Piano Lessons or Teach Myself? – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbZW3tXwSII

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In this video, Kayla from Full Circle Music discusses whether one should take piano lessons. She advises that while self-teaching is sufficient for learning a few songs or radio hits, those who wish to delve deeper into music theory and become serious pianists should consider taking lessons. Teachers provide knowledge and accountability for progress.

Highlights

• Self-teaching works well for learning popular tunes.
• Professional lessons are recommended for a deeper connection with the piano.

Key Takeaways

• Consider taking professional piano lessons if you want to learn music theory or read sheet music.

How To Network In The Music Industry (Professional Advice) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaNTS0A8zXc

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Hey everybody! Alisha from Full Circle Music is here to answer your questions about the music industry. She discusses the importance of networking, following up, and provides additional resources for a career in music. 🎶

Highlights

• Networking mode is essential in the music industry
• Create business cards and be respectful when meeting people
• Follow up with thank-you emails or notes after meetings
• Attend networking events like NSA I Writers Rounds
• Check out Full Circle Music’s free training course for a career in the music industry 🤝

Key Takeaways

• Networking is crucial in the music industry
• Always be respectful when meeting people
• Follow up with thank-you messages or notes
• Attend networking events like NSA I Writers Rounds
• Full Circle Music offers a free training course for a career in the music industry 🎵

How To Build A Fanbase In Music (Marketing Advice!) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3HSlO_wjsM

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Building a fan base requires action, work, and dedication from artists. There is no magic formula for instant fans, but several methods can help artists grow their following. Artists should focus on collaborations, advertising (if budget allows), touring, PR strategies, and playlisting strategies to build their fan base. Direct contact with fans through email and text lists is essential to maintain control over communication.

Highlights

• There isn’t a magic formula for instantly building a fan base
• Methods to build a fan base include collaborations, advertising, touring, PR strategies, and playlisting strategies
• Direct contact with fans through email and text lists is essential

Key Takeaways

• Choose one or two methods to focus on for building a fan base
• Identify top fans and cater to them to spread the word about your music
• Maintain control over communication by using direct contact methods like email and text lists

Should you learn MUSIC THEORY? (Advice for songwriters and producers) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4GfiND1Fn8

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Learning music theory is crucial for anyone looking to excel in the music industry, whether they want to compose, perform, or produce music. It provides the foundation and understanding necessary to create original, engaging compositions that stand out. Music theory allows us to differentiate and understand various musical ideas, providing tools for breaking creative barriers.

Highlights

• 🎵 Music Theory in the Music Industry: Learning music theory is crucial for anyone looking to excel in the music industry.
• 🎶 Importance of Music Theory: It involves recognizing and using chords, understanding the progression of music, and training your ears to identify various elements.
• 📝 Learning Music Theory: To learn music theory effectively, you need a genuine desire and understand the end goal.

Key Takeaways

• 🎵 Music theory is essential for understanding the fundamentals of music.
• ♬ It can be challenging when faced with roadblocks; a mentor or instructor who specializes in music theory can help guide you through these obstacles.
• 🎶 Full Circle Music offers a free music theory crash course, covering the basics and more advanced concepts.