What should musicians post on social media? (Pro Advice!) – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXOWc6sYgR8

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Alicia from Full-Circle Music discussed what a musician should post on social media. She emphasized sharing daily life, behind-the-scenes moments, engaging with fans instead of just promoting music, and learning more through subscriptions and training classes.

Highlights

• Post about daily life
• Share behind-the-scenes moments
• Engage with fans rather than just promoting music
• Subscribe for more industry tips and take a free training class

Key Takeaways

• Use social media to connect with fans and share your personal brand
• Don’t just promote music; engage with your audience

What is the Best Music Notation Software to Use? – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnVdz2CqwmE

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Logan Crockett from Full-Circle Music provides recommendations for the top musical notation software in Nashville. The recommended software includes Sibelius, Finale, and NoteFlight. Each option is popular among composers and arrangers, and users should choose based on their specific needs and budget.

Highlights

• 🎶 Recommendations for top musical notation software
• 📝 Suggests trying out free trials of Sibelius, Finale, and NoteFlight
• 🌍 Create a free Note Flight account, access from anywhere with internet connection
• 💡 Watch YouTube tutorials to understand how each software operates

Key Takeaways

• 🎹 Sibelius: Made by Avid, available in different versions, offers monthly license option
• 🎼 Finale: Long-standing software, purchase outright can be more expensive, no monthly purchase option
• 🎶 NoteFlight: Free browser-based system, great for simpler needs or non-downloadable preference

Do Musicians Need a Website? – Full Circle Music

Video

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

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Hey guys, Kayla from Full-Circle Music here! In this transcript, we discuss the importance of having a website for musicians at any serious level in the music industry. The video encourages viewers with questions to leave comments for responses and offers a free training class for those interested in pursuing a career in music.

Highlights

• Music industry discussion
• Encouraging viewer interaction through comments
• Offering a free training class

Key Takeaways

• Importance of having a website for musicians
• Free training class for pursuing a career in the music industry
• Additional resources available by clicking on provided links

What is The GarageBand Alternative for Android? – Full Circle Music

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8dEVhz0H4A

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Hey there! This is Logan Crockett from Full-Circle Music, and we’re here to answer your questions about the music industry. For those without iPhones or iOS devices who are looking for alternatives on Android, we have two solid recommendations: n-Track Studio and FL Studio. Both apps have counterparts for computers to move files between mobile devices and computers. We don’t have a strong recommendation between the two, as both are easy to use, simple, modern, clean, professional, and have a GarageBand feel. Try them out and see which one works better for your workflow!

Highlights

• Alternatives to GarageBand for Android: n-Track Studio and FL Studio
• Both apps have counterparts for computers
• Easy to use, simple, modern, clean, professional, and have a GarageBand feel

Key Takeaways

• Logan Crockett from Full-Circle Music is here to answer questions about the music industry
• Two solid recommendations for alternatives to GarageBand on Android: n-Track Studio and FL Studio
• Both apps are easy to use, simple, modern, clean, professional, and have a GarageBand feel

Mini-Feedback Friday For Susan – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpUc5UvJ5cA

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Susan provided feedback on Crystal Susie’s song „I’m Fragile.“ She found it relaxing, calming, and with a nice guitar sound. Susan suggested adjustments to the intro and panning effect for commercial appeal. She also recommended using sample delay on the string sound for realism and stereo. Overall, she enjoyed the song.

Highlights

• Susan’s feedback on „I’m Fragile“
• Relaxing, calming, nice guitar sound
• Suggestions: intro, panning effect, sample delay, string sound

Key Takeaways

• Importance of simple arrangements and clarity in the mix
• Experiment with different instruments for richer sound and orchestral effect
• Keep going and enjoy the music journey

WEIRD AND CATCHY? | Feedback Friday S2E7 (Tobias Karlsson) – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlbq0v06WkE

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The discussion revolves around Tobias Carlson’s song „Hey Bro Follow Whatever That Means“ during Feedback Friday. The reviewer finds it an unusual song with cool elements and effective storytelling, despite some initial dislike.

Highlights

• The intro seems improvised and doesn’t work well for the reviewer.
• The use of reverb with high pre-delay on vocals is appreciated.
• The second verse has a melody change that draws the listener in.
• Lyrically, the storytelling is great but sometimes too many details are included.
• The chorus is catchy but not commercial.

Key Takeaways

• Suggests simplifying the arrangement to let vocals shine through.
• Recommends changing up the traditional song structure for a more unique pattern.
• Criticizes the complexity of the chorus and tail at the end, reducing its catchiness.
• Volume issues in the mix are attributed to improper level adjustments during mixing.

How To Get People To Listen To Your Songs (Part 1) | Producer’s Edge 3 – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1vbhDR-WU

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In this discussion, Swetas from Realistic Songwriting discusses the importance of having both quality music and a fan base in order to succeed as a professional musician. The three pillars for getting your music heard are work (e.g., creating content on social media platforms), paid activities (e.g., advertising or sponsored posts), and free activities (e.g., collaborations and partnerships). The speaker also emphasizes the significance of having a strong image or product that fans can connect with, and incorporating emojis in your content for better engagement.

Highlights

• Importance of both quality music and a fan base to succeed as a professional musician
• Three pillars for getting your music heard: work, paid activities, and free activities
• The significance of having a strong image or product that fans can connect with
• Incorporating emojis in content for better engagement and relatability

Key Takeaways

• Quality music and fan base are both essential for success as a professional musician
• Participate in forums to gain visibility and feedback
• Utilize paid advertising, work, and free activities for exposure

How To Get People To Listen To Your Songs (Part 2) | Producer’s Edge 4 – Holistic Songwriting

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMv7LRP0cGI

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Focus on creating high-quality songs, consistently produce content, and equally invest time in both quality and quantity. The importance of image, good bio, and non-salesy sales letters were also emphasized. Sharing tips and asking questions for further discussion was encouraged.

Highlights

• Emphasis on high-quality songs 🎵
• Consistent content production ⏱️
• Equal investment in quality and quantity ✅
• Image, bio, and non-salesy sales letters 📸
• Sharing tips and asking questions 🗣️

Key Takeaways

• Focus on creating high-quality songs to make people more likely to engage with your music.
• Consistently produce content to increase audience engagement and interest in your music.
• Equally invest time in both quality and quantity for a balanced approach.
• Emphasis on image, good bio, and non-salesy sales letters to create a strong presence in the market.

How To Write A Love Song (Lyrics) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lar-Jtl5U8s

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In this transcript, the speaker provides five tips for writing perfect love song lyrics: structuring with direction, using the right words, incorporating humor, being emotional with power words, and being yourself. The key takeaway is that to write a great love song, one should avoid clichés and corny lines, use contrast, and start small before building up emotionally.

Highlights

• 🎵 Write love songs with direction and structure
• ✍️ Use the right words and be specific
• 😃 Incorporate humor and charm
• ⚡️ Use power words to evoke emotion
• 🌟 Be authentic and true to yourself

Key Takeaways

• 🎵 Write original and relatable lyrics
• ✍️ Use contrast in your songwriting
• 🌟 Start small and build emotionally

9 Great Ways To Start A Song (incl. 2 CRAZY ones) – Holistic Songwriting

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFMkuR1y54

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Discover nine great ways to start a song, including starting with melodic lines or hooks, reversing existing songs, and using the Ultimate Songwriting Toolkit for song titles. Other methods include focusing on groove, starting on paper, story-based songwriting, and combining unrelated words. Additionally, consider emotions and chords, arrangement structure, rolling dice, and writing about luck/gambling to create unique songs.

Highlights

1. 🎶 Start with melodic lines or hooks
2. 🔄 Reverse existing songs for inspiration
3. 📝 Use the Ultimate Songwriting Toolkit for song titles
4. 🥁 Begin with a groove, such as drums or bassline
5. ✍️ Start on paper for strong theoretical knowledge
6. 📚 Know your melody before starting with an instrument
7. 🎭 Story-based songwriting: create a story using unrelated words
8. 🎭 Combine unrelated words to inspire interesting images and stories
9. 💛 Consider emotions conveyed by chord choices
10. 📜 Plan the structure of the song before starting

Key Takeaways

1. 🎹 Experiment with different techniques for starting a song
2. 🤖 Be open to using dice to choose chords for unique songwriting
3. 🚀 Use dice-chosen chords to create songs about luck or gambling