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Episode Synopsis
We were publishing content at a feverish pace in 2018. So, it’s entirely possible you missed out on some great posts that could make a difference in your music career.
In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we look at the top 10 HQ posts of 2018.
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Podcast Highlights:
00:34 – 2018 was the year of guest posts
01:58 – #1: How to Make Money as a DJ
02:22 – #2: Top 10 Tips for Beginner Vocalists
02:46 – #3: My Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Guitar Gear
03:03 – #4: Musicinfo: a Music Distribution Platform That Can Help You Reach Music Fans in China
03:40 – #5: How Important is Social Media Marketing for Musicians? – with Melina Krumova of Drooble
04:02 – #6: The Big List of Resources for Musicians
04:20 – #7: The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners in 2018
04:42 – #8: How to Set Up a Home Recording Studio
05:01 – #9: 5 Ways to Become a Better Band Member
05:21 – #10: What do I Bring to a Gig?
05:41 – Conclusion
Transcription:
Although we’ve been accepting guest posts for a while at The HQ, I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that 2018 was the year of guest posts.
One of the reasons I decided to begin prioritizing guest posts was because I knew I couldn’t cover every topic under the sun. So, it was a way to tap into the expertise of other musicians and music entrepreneurs.
And, the result is that we got plenty of outside perspectives on the industry and there were some that were especially valuable too.
Unfortunately, pretty much everyone under the sun - from marketers to content agencies started contacting me about the opportunity to write guest posts. And, it was clear that most of them didn’t read our guidelines or even understand the concept behind The Music Entrepreneur HQ.
Since I’m looking to build our brand around Confidence, Breakthrough and Fulfillment, it no longer makes any sense to accept low-quality guest posts that I end up spending all my time editing and formatting.
Unless you’ve already contributed to The Music Entrepreneur HQ to this point, I will not be accepting guest posts from you in 2019.
Another reason I felt it important to do this is because I’d like to simplify my efforts and continue to optimize the hundreds of value-adding posts we’ve already got. I’m not saying there won’t be plenty of new content too, but at this point I think it’s more important to put my energy into eliminating bottlenecks in my business.
In any case, as I already mentioned, a lot of great content went live on the site in 2018. Here are the top 10 posts from 2018.
1. How to Make Money as a DJ
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/make-money-dj/
The most popular post in 2018 was a guest post.
I think Graham Aubrey picked a great topic - one that many are sure to be interested in right now. And, I’m glad he contributed, because there isn’t much I could say about how to succeed as a DJ. It’s not something I’ve ever done, though I have friends who have.
With the popularity of EDM, I think being a DJ is also top of mind for a lot of people.
2. Top 10 Tips For Beginner Vocalists
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/top-10-tips-beginner-vocalists/
Guest poster Pamela Brown put together this listicle for us.
This is essentially a back to basics post featuring simple tips for beginner vocalists. But I’m sure there are plenty of vocalists out there that would find some value in this.
If you’re interested in finding out how you can care for your voice and ensure that it’s always in ship shape, you should have a look at this list.
3. My Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Guitar Gear
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/top-5-favorite-pieces-guitar-gear/
I had a lot of fun putting together this post, because over the years, I’ve owned a lot of different pieces of guitar gear. This list features the best of the best. Honestly,
In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we look at the top 10 HQ posts of 2018.
Download the PDF Transcription
Podcast Highlights:
00:34 – 2018 was the year of guest posts
01:58 – #1: How to Make Money as a DJ
02:22 – #2: Top 10 Tips for Beginner Vocalists
02:46 – #3: My Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Guitar Gear
03:03 – #4: Musicinfo: a Music Distribution Platform That Can Help You Reach Music Fans in China
03:40 – #5: How Important is Social Media Marketing for Musicians? – with Melina Krumova of Drooble
04:02 – #6: The Big List of Resources for Musicians
04:20 – #7: The Best Electric Guitars for Beginners in 2018
04:42 – #8: How to Set Up a Home Recording Studio
05:01 – #9: 5 Ways to Become a Better Band Member
05:21 – #10: What do I Bring to a Gig?
05:41 – Conclusion
Transcription:
Although we’ve been accepting guest posts for a while at The HQ, I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that 2018 was the year of guest posts.
One of the reasons I decided to begin prioritizing guest posts was because I knew I couldn’t cover every topic under the sun. So, it was a way to tap into the expertise of other musicians and music entrepreneurs.
And, the result is that we got plenty of outside perspectives on the industry and there were some that were especially valuable too.
Unfortunately, pretty much everyone under the sun - from marketers to content agencies started contacting me about the opportunity to write guest posts. And, it was clear that most of them didn’t read our guidelines or even understand the concept behind The Music Entrepreneur HQ.
Since I’m looking to build our brand around Confidence, Breakthrough and Fulfillment, it no longer makes any sense to accept low-quality guest posts that I end up spending all my time editing and formatting.
Unless you’ve already contributed to The Music Entrepreneur HQ to this point, I will not be accepting guest posts from you in 2019.
Another reason I felt it important to do this is because I’d like to simplify my efforts and continue to optimize the hundreds of value-adding posts we’ve already got. I’m not saying there won’t be plenty of new content too, but at this point I think it’s more important to put my energy into eliminating bottlenecks in my business.
In any case, as I already mentioned, a lot of great content went live on the site in 2018. Here are the top 10 posts from 2018.
1. How to Make Money as a DJ
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/make-money-dj/
The most popular post in 2018 was a guest post.
I think Graham Aubrey picked a great topic - one that many are sure to be interested in right now. And, I’m glad he contributed, because there isn’t much I could say about how to succeed as a DJ. It’s not something I’ve ever done, though I have friends who have.
With the popularity of EDM, I think being a DJ is also top of mind for a lot of people.
2. Top 10 Tips For Beginner Vocalists
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/top-10-tips-beginner-vocalists/
Guest poster Pamela Brown put together this listicle for us.
This is essentially a back to basics post featuring simple tips for beginner vocalists. But I’m sure there are plenty of vocalists out there that would find some value in this.
If you’re interested in finding out how you can care for your voice and ensure that it’s always in ship shape, you should have a look at this list.
3. My Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Guitar Gear
https://davidandrewwiebe.com/top-5-favorite-pieces-guitar-gear/
I had a lot of fun putting together this post, because over the years, I’ve owned a lot of different pieces of guitar gear. This list features the best of the best. Honestly,
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