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Want to make it in the music industry? Start by showing up.
As I'm thinking about the best way to encourage you today, two words come to mind. Those words are show up. I can't tell you the amount of days that I've come into the studio or to the writing room without having anything. But when we leave, five hours later, we come...
Song Story: The time I accidentally wrote a song for the Newsboys
What's up, friends! Today on the blog, I wanted to tell you about something new and exciting I've been working on here at Full Circle for you... Song Stories! One of the main reasons I started the Full Circle Music Academy was to pull back the curtain and give you a...
Who Is Promoting Your Music?
"If I can see further than others, it’s only because I am standing upon the shoulders of giants." This is one of my favorite quotes. It's from from Isaac Newton. He was right. And he was especially right as it relates to finding success in the music industry. I’ve...
The #1 Most Under-Rated Factor In Your Music Success
The number one most under-rated, under-talked about factor in your success in the music business is… Drum roll please… PRACTICE I know that might sound boring. It isn’t sexy to talk about. Being endorsed by a big media company like Rolling Stone can make you look...
The #1 Question to Ask When Networking
"How can I help you?" It's that simple. We live in an "I," "me," and "my" world. Everyone thinks that they deserve to have things just because they're a human being and that it makes them worthy of certain things. But no economy can put everyone at the top. By...
How to Produce a Great Vocal
What is the most important part of any song production? Well, unless you’re making instrumental music, it's the vocal. The vocal is what makes a song human and timeless. It’s the part that conveys a message and a vehicle for emotion. That said, when producing a song,...
How to Create a Music Industry Resume and Cover Letter
Resumes and cover letters can be an important way of marketing your achievements and experiences when looking to apply for a job or internship in the music industry. But where should you start? What should you be sure to highlight about yourself? Here's our tips on...
4 Things Nashville Labels Look for in Songwriters and Artists
As an independent artist and songwriter it can seem impossible sometimes to know what record label labels are looking for when signing artists. So if this is you, we wanted to help you out! Here are 4 things that Nashville Record Labels look for in songwriters and...
How to Find the Right Producer for You
As an artist looking to release your song, you may wonder how to find the producer that's right for you. To find the right fit, it's first important to ask yourself these three questions: 1. Who do you click with? When making music, it's important for there to be...
Top Ten Things a New Producer Should Know
Looking to become a professional music producer but don't know where to start? Here are our top ten things a new music producer should know! 1. Put in your 10,000 hours. As it is when trying to become great at any skill, you need to get in your 10,000 hours. At the...
How to Make Your Own Spotify Playlists
Spotify playlists have become a language of their own to listeners around the world, creating soundtracks to the lives of people. Recently, Spotify for Artists has given their artists the ability to create their own playlists for their fans to enjoy and highlight them...
Tips on Building Your Spotify Profile
If you are looking for more ways to connect with your fans, you may be overlooking the amazing features Spotify provides simply on your Spotify for Artists profile. Spotify’s for Artists primary goal is to create invaluable ways for artists and fans to engage with...