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6 Overlooked BrandingTools You Can Start Using Today - Branding For Music Artists - teaches music artists the 6 most overlooked tools that they can start using today. Subscribe here for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyborg?sub_confirmation=1
Struggling to stand out in the crowded music industry? In this video, Bobby Borg breaks down 6 Overlooked Branding Tools You Can Start Using Today to elevate your music branding. From storytelling and alter-egos to signature dance moves and fan branding, these powerful yet underutilized strategies can help define your unique identity and deepen fan connections. Don’t miss out on these game-changing tips for branding for music artists! 6 Overlooked BrandingTools You Can Start Using Today - Branding For Music Artists- covers: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Using Story to Boost Your Music Brand 01:56 Utilizing Alter-egos to Boost Your Music Brand 03:01 Using Dance Moves to Boost Your Music Brand 04:18 Gestures are a Perfect Way to Build Your Music Brand 05:43 Brand Your Music Fans to Boost Your Music Brand 06:56 Using Autographs Has a Special Branding Touch to Connect With Fans
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Get More Streams - Use This #1 Hack 4/1/2025
Get More Streams - Use This #1 Hack - Helps musicians get more streams by understanding the marketing Hack called Positioning. Subscribe here for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyborg?sub_confirmation=1
Want to get more streams on your music? Tired of dropping tracks that don’t gain traction? In this video, we reveal the #1 music marketing hack that most artists overlook: positioning yourself properly in the market. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your independent journey, this is a game-changer for anyone serious about music marketing for the DIY musician. We break down exactly how branding for music artists plays a critical role in getting attention, building loyal fans, and ultimately helping you get more streams. This isn't about running ads or faking hype—this is the foundation of real, long-term success in music marketing.
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The Biggest Lie in the Music Industry Ever Told - 5 Key Lessons - reveals 5 lessons music artists can learn from the biggest lie in the music industry. Next video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zad1oRnjESk
Don’t fall for this music industry scam that keeps artists spending money on ads, promo services, and false hope. In this video, I break down the truth behind this manipulation and share 5 key lessons every musician needs to know to truly succeed. 🔥
If you’re serious about making it in music, you need music motivation, music inspiration, and real tips for success—not false promises. Let’s expose the truth and set you on the right path!Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
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In 10 Steps They Are Not Telling You About Self-Releasing Music - Watch This First!, Bobby Borg provides a must-watch guide for independent artists serious about self-releasing music. He covers self-release music strategies that many overlook, ensuring musicians follow a structured self-release music checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Bobby Borg explains crucial legal and financial steps, from split sheets and work-for-hire agreements to copyright registration and business setup, making self-releasing music a smoother process. With insights on securing a DBA, EIN, and city tax certificate, Bobby Borg helps artists establish a solid foundation. He also emphasizes the importance of music metadata and album artwork—key elements that often go ignored in self-release music strategies. Trademark registration is another vital step Bobby Borg highlights to protect an artist’s brand when self-releasing music. By following this comprehensive self-release music checklist, musicians can confidently take control of their careers with smart self-release music strategies designed for long-term success.
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Power of Brand Alliances - Branding For Music Artists - Shows music artists the power of branding through alliances.
Power of Brand Alliances - Branding For Music Artists - covers 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Artist Collaborations in Music Branding 02:23 Music Charities and Causes in Music Branding 04:20 Product Sponsorships in Branding For Music Artists
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Branding For Music Artists: 25 Music Logos that Rock! - teaches music artists about branding and music logos. The next video: https://youtu.be/ZFoiAWD-ZIU?si=sxAWbXyqjKangVsQ
Want to create a music logo that makes your brand stand out? In this video, Bobby Borg breaks down the essentials of branding for music artists, including how to design a music logo that captures your identity. Learn why music logos are crucial for marketing, how they impact your audience, and how top music artists use branding to stay memorable. Whether you're an independent artist or a band, this guide will help you build a strong visual identity with a music logo that represents your sound and style. Don't miss these branding for music artists tips from Bobby Borg!
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Music Business Education Live - Professor Bobby Bog Discusses Internships - is a brief music business education video meant to uncover some of the confusion about internships.
Music Industry Internships are an opportunity to learn about the music business and get the experience and education that you really need to one day warrant getting hired for a full time job.
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Branding for Music Artists: How to Create Your Signature Look - shows music artists how to handle their branding to create a signature look. Then watch: https://youtu.be/KtPDvfyeAZQ?si=qt641Nkb_KGrb8mQ
When it comes to branding for music artists, having a signature look can set you apart in a crowded industry. From ZZ Top’s iconic beards to Chappell Roan’s drag-inspired makeup, a recognizable style is a crucial part of music artist branding. If you're wondering how to brand as a music artist or how to create a brand for your music career, your visual identity should be as distinct as your sound. Whether it’s a signature accessory, hairstyle, or fashion statement, consistency is key in building a music brand that fans will remember.
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The Truth About Managers & Management Contracts for Musicians - Watch This First looks at music managers and contract terms.
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How to Write an Email Pitch For Music Artists offers a simple template music artists can use to pitch via email to investors and more.
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Building a MUSIC FOLLOWING fast looks at five simple tips that musicians can use in building their music following fast.
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Got told your music sucks discusses a simple method for dealing with the circumstance that someone tells you your music sucks.
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Is Gigging Still introduces Worth it For Independent Musicians introduces Sean Healy of Sean Healy Presents on the subject of the local music scene and whether gigging is worth it: Selling Tickets, The Artist's Cut, Promoting Shows, Bedroom Artists Getting Out There For The First Time and so much more. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
Best Music Marketing Hack introduces the best new book music artists need for fundamental music marketing tips. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
Best New Music Business Book Today discusses how Business Basics For Musicians by Bobby Borg is one of the best new music business books for musicians today. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
Touring and merchandising for musicians reveals how musicians can make money and promote their music via touring and merchandising. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
Split sheets and applications discusses the importance of split sheets and the various applications that can help you to track your song splits among song collaborators. #shorts #musicbiz101. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube by subscribing:
Reasons You're a Broke Music Artist looks at excuses a music artist makes for learning finance.. #shorts #musicbiz101. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube.
Equipment For Social Media 1/6/24
Equipment for social Media discusses the basic equipment musicians need to manage their social media. #shorts #musicbiz101. Check out more videos by Bobby Borg on YouTube.
Part 2 - 25 Social Media Questions Musicians Need to Hear reveals practical answers about social media for musicians. Bobby Borg, Helping musicians turn their art into a successful Business. Click title to play it now on YouTube.
25 Social Media Questions Musicians Need to Hear reveals practical answers about social media for musicians. Bobby Borg, Helping musicians turn their art into a successful Business. Click title to play it now on YouTube.
Standout Music Promotion 12/10/23
Why promote your music like everyone else, when you can standout as a musician and use street marketing. Check out this short and then watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/rqYPRd5nw7A?si=Tvv4f3rnWy8_GPVL Bobby Borg, Helping musicians turn their art into a successful Business. Click title to play it now on YouTube.
Royalty rate increase for streaming music. Click title to play it now on YouTube. Streaming Royalty Rates for songwriters and publishers like you is up! DSPs must pay 15.1% of their service revenue increasing to 15.35% over a five year period to 2027. Furthermore, the DSPs must make retroactive adjustments of royalties at a rate of 11.4% of their service revenue increasing to 15.1% over a five period to 2018. Note that the 2018 - 2023 rates were already decided on back in 2018, but they were appealed by the DSPs (spotify, Amazon, etc.) and thus have been in limbo for the last five years. As for CDs, Vinyl, and Downloads, the new rates are 12 cents per record made and distributed for songs five minutes or less and 2.31cents for songs above five minutes of a section of a minute thereof. If you are COOL, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobbyborg?sub_confirmation=1 If you are SUPPORTIVE, get the book on AMAZON LInk https://www.amazon.com/author/bobbyborg For consultations good to: https://www.bobbyborg.com Bobby Borg, Helping musicians turn their art into a successful Business. Click title to play it now on YouTube.
Turning followers into True Music Fans reveals the secrets to fandom and how independent musicians can literally convert their followers into the true music fans that they so desire. After all, if your followers just passively watch from afar and never make any purchases, then all you have is a hobby. Then be sure to jump over to youtube Bobby Borg to watch hundreds of help videos by Bobby Borg that help turn your music into a more successful business.
Cracking the Code to Musical Success offers a simple code to musical success we all can employ. Then be sure to jump over to youtube Bobby Borg to watch hundreds of help videos by Bobby Borg that help turn your music into a more successful business.
Bridging Music and Audience Demand teaches musicians how to find the balance between their music and the demand of an audience. All in all, it helps musicians to find their musical style and sound. Then be sure to jump over to youtube Bobby Borg to watch hundreds of help videos by Bobby Borg that help turn your music into a more successful business.
Decode Your Musical Genre 6/07/23
Decode Your Musical Genre teaches musicians how to decode their musical style or genre in three simple steps. Then be sure to jump over to youtube Bobby Borg to watch hundreds of help videos by Bobby Borg that help turn your music into a more successful business.
Boost Music Sales 5/26/23
Boost Music Sales teaches musicians how to use sales strategies to boost their music sales including merch, live performances, vinyl, CDs and more. Then be sure to jump over to youtube Bobby Borg to watch hundreds of help videos by Bobby Borg that help turn your music into a more successful business.
Money Skills For Musicians 5/19/23
Money Skills For Musicians talks about skills musicians need to get their money right. Everything from saving to investing to side hustles to make that extra cash. Then go to YouTube Bobby Borg for hundreds more videos.
Powerful Career Advice For Musicians offers powerful career advice that all musicians need to succeed. Then go to YouTube Bobby Borg for hundreds more videos.
2 Copyrights in the Recording of a Song looks at the master side and the publishing side of a recorded song. This is important stuff guys. Then go to YouTube Bobby Borg for hundreds more videos.
Get More Fans - You Can Hate Me For This Pay Attention - talks about how music artists need to get out of their bubble of writing for themselves and focus on giving music fans what they want and need
ASCAP Vs BMI 4/18/23
ASCAP vs BMI? Who Should You Choose when starting your own publishing company and wanted to ensure that your performance rights royalties are collected? Check it out. Then go to Bobby Borg You Tube for hundreds more videos.
3 Investment mistakes that musicians make uncovers the most common investment mistakes musicians make in just one minute of your time. Yes, one minute can save you thousands! Check it out. Then go to Bobby Borg You Tube for hundreds more videos.
Tax Avoidance Tips For Musicians 3/19/23
Tax avoidance tips for musicians looks at a few tips that musicians can use as tax avoidance methods for the tax season 2022 and beyond. Be sure to check out these tips and then get the book: Personal Finance For Musicians available on Billboard. Go to BobbyBorg/YouTube to watch more videos
Building Credit as a Musician 3/12/23
Building credit as a musician discusses a variety of different methods that musicians can use do build their credit score. Be sure to check out these tips and then get the book: Personal Finance For Musicians available on Billboard. Go to BobbyBorg/YouTube to watch more videos
Going Viral - careful for what you wish for takes a look at being careful about wanting to go viral and what you wish for. If you are not true to your brand, it could really screw you over. Be sure to go to Bobby Borg/YouTube to watch the video.
Say This and Get The Gig - How To Book Your Band. This video discusses what to say to a promoter in order to get your band booked for the show. Be sure to go to Bobby Borg YouTube to watch the video. This is stuff that works every time.
8 Mistakes Musicians Make 2/1/23
8 Mistakes Musicians Make looks at common mistakes that musicians make together with their resolutions. Be sure to go to Bobby Borg YouTube to watch the video. This is stuff you can avoid.
Copyright untruths examines a major untruth of copyright law that creates a great deal of confusion for musicians. It's called a Poor Man's Copyright. Is Poor Man's Copyright really a copyright. Find out. Bobby Borg
Copyright Untruths - Vol 1 1/11/23
Copyright untruths examines a major untruth of copyright law that creates a great deal of confusion for musicians. Bobby Borg
Types of alliances for music entrepreneurs looks at the various alliances music entrepreneurs can form when starting their brands. Bobby Borg
Anytime Gifs For Musicians - Under $30 looks at practical gifts for musicians under $30 that you can get anytime of the year-Christmas, Birthdays, or whenever. Get your music Biz 101 together folks with Bobby Borg. Helping musicians turn their art into a more successful business.
Trademarks versus Copyrights For Musicians teaches musicians the basics of trademarks versus copyrights in under one minute. Get your music Biz 101 together folks with Bobby Borg. Helping musicians turn their art into a more successful business.
Updates in Music Publishing 2023 12/4/22
Updates in music publishing addresses the updates to the mechanical royalty rates that we can all expect. Bobby Borg
Song Versus Master Copyrights 11/22/22
In Master Versus Song Copyrights, Bobby Borg discusses the difference between master and song copyrights in simple terms. Bobby Borg
Tired of releasing and promoting music looks at ways for musicians who are burned out on releasing and promoting music to keep moving their music careers forward. Bobby Borg
Showcasing music versus getting feedback shows musicians the reality of shutting up when getting feedback from music industry professionals. Listen and learn people. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
Music Biz TikToks showcases my best-of TikToks of the last few weeks. Quick, to-the-point music biz advice with Bobby Borg you can use! Also be sure to subscribe to Bobby Borg on YouTube and TikTok. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
When getting feedback for your music, avoid doing these four things. You'll get more respect and learn more. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
Getting My Music Critiqued 10/30/22
Should I get my music critiqued and make adjustments before releasing it? Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
Career advice for music business students guides music students toward a practical business approach to their career. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
Taxi Music Service Review With Screener Bobby Borg discusses the Pros/Cons of joining Taxi Music. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
Music Career Success Tips discusses tips for musicians pursuing a career in music. BobbyBorg Music Biz 101
Publishing Mistakes Musicians Make looks at common mistakes that musicians make in publishing. BobbyBorg Music Biz 101
More Music Marketing Tips and Tactics briefly looks at two other strategies for marketing music. BobbyBorg Music Biz 101
Music Distribution - I Asked 32 Musicians which music distribution service they use. And the winner... Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
The complete marketing process for musicians provides a tested and proven process for musicians marketing their music. Bobby Borg Music Biz 101
How often should I release music singles discusses how often music artists should release their music singles. BobbyBorg Music Biz 101