Marketing, or rather lack of it, is why many musicians don’t get where they could have otherwise been, and why they struggle to make sales, get gigs, and generally move their music career forward in any meaningful way. The good…

As a singer, you should never expect that lightbulb moment, that miracle product or that magic formula that will immediately and radically transform your voice (real life is not like a shopping on QVC or a Harry Potter saga). 

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First, the bad news: You won't make any livable wage monetizing YouTube videos until you start raking in views in the hundreds of millions. So that's the bummer. But, the good news is that you don't have to rely solely…

Unwind. For some, this is exactly what you are looking for on vacation, to take a break from the daily grind. But for singers and musicians, unwinding may end up winding you up. Stopping your practice sessions can slow down…

Once you have your own website, you want to make sure all of your branding is consistent. One thing musicians often overlook is having a custom email address. This one small detail can really make a difference. Here’s how: 

When talent and consideration are unevenly dispersed in a musical group, it can often lead to injustice and frustration. Here's a short review of the most misunderstood and underappreciated musicians within their own groups. 

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If you’re working on your next album, you’re probably thinking about how you’re going to promote and sell your new music. When it comes to selling your music online, there are countless options available to musicians. 

From selling…

Tis the season to be jolly with a fa la la la lot of sales! The holidays make people feel warm and cozy and they’re in the buying mood. Give them plenty of gift ideas with your music and merch. 

While music artists keep giving away their music and getting paid less and less for their talent.... Pink Couch Music Studios has been creating ways to charge more for music. 

We have been able to do this by simply watching what…

Winter is coming! In order to prepare our body to confront the chilly months comes a tendency to stock our medicine cabinet with Vitamin C. But what about the voice? Taking care of the voice is as essential as…

It’s a fairly common event: a singer timidly steps on stage, belts out a song and the judge’s chair doesn’t turn around. The singer, though talented, doesn't move on to the next round due to one thing, song choice. 

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As much time as you spend in your rehearsal space perfecting your sound, it won’t mean anything if it’s botched coming out of the PA. All the money you spent on new pedals, amps, guitars and strings doesn’t matter if…

Singing carries a message with it. If your articulation of the song’s words isn’t at its best or if it’s drowned amongst style effects, the song’s message will need to be decoded by the listener. 

Unlike with a conversation, when you’re…

The Grammy Awards were last night! Did you watch? The CBS network broadcast the show live last night from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Here are a couple of fun facts about The Grammys: 

• The Grammys is the second-most-watched awards show…

Sometimes one of the best things you can do for your music career is to join forces with another band or artist and make some music history. 

One of the best ways for emerging bands to gain new fans…

Within just the last half of the 20th century, music has become democratized. Available to everyone & found in virtually all homes, the spread of music has brought us all new talents, new rules & new practices. 

Here are 8 moments…

Do you want to become a professional musician, but don’t know where and how to start? Do you really want a successful career in music, but your fear of failure is holding you back? Are you unsure about what to…

Certain artists are born with stronger muscles & so achieving musical strength is easier & faster. While we may never attain the greatness of naturals like Aretha Franklin, Freddie Mercury, or Michael Jackson the good news is that with a bit of practice, we can bulk up our singing…

Rhythm is a vital part of music. Here are a few tips on how to train yourself to have better rhythm. 

Train 

Training your ear can help you understand what you play. As a singer, this may…

Sometimes the hometown crowd is the toughest. It’s easy for fans to get burnt out, especially if you play frequently in your city. If you’ve been seeing your local show attendance and interest drop, how can you re-invigorate your home base and…

I used to be really conflicted about giving away my music. When it's our passion, we just want to spread the love, right Brittnee? 

I believe that giving away your music keeps you from getting paid more in ALL areas of…

One of the most important things you can do to prepare for the year ahead is to create a budget for your musical activities. Having a budget will give you a much clearer look at where you want to go…

An unencumbered Jam Session may help explore new avenues, but if your goal as a group is to make the most of the allotted practice time, getting all members on the same page, and quickly, can prove challenging. 

Here are three…

Lately, I’ve been caught up in an online music industry group regarding when the best time is for an act to join forces with a manager to further their career opportunities. There were a multitude of opinions about this topic…