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New Skills for Musicians to Learn in 2022

This January, we’ve taken a weekly tour through some of the most important New Year’s Resolutions for musicians. We’ve discussed everything from co-writing, to maintaining accountability toward our goalsto the fears that we must overcome to achieve our desired levels of success.

The question remains, though: how can we actively ensure our own growth on a daily basis? What are the techniques and skills we need to learn to develop not only as artists, but creative professionals?

I’ve got a few ideas, and I compiled them into a list below. Let’s explore!

On His New Single, OrangeG Wants to ‘Look Both Ways’ at Negative Space

With intense harmonica, dark, heavy vibes, and a bright intention, OrangeG’s latest release, ”Look Both Ways,” digs into our human tendency to see the worst in people.

However, by the end of the song, we find a lingering insinuation to look for the good instead.

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Don’t Quit Your Day Job: It May Help Your Music Career

Throughout the course of my own independent music endeavors — from The Quinn Spinn, through Lehigh Valley Underground, right to the present day with UMC — life has been a balancing act. And, if I’m being honest, there have been times where it has made me feel like varying aspects of my professional life were at war with one another.

If you’ve felt the same way — or, even if you feel the same way right now — then it’s very important that you read the article linked below.

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Which Social Platforms Should You Use for Your Music?

Social media is the least expensive and most accessible way for independent artists to get their message out to the masses. However, different platforms are right for different artists. In addition, it’s hard to be everywhere at once, so consistently utilizing a select few platforms for your marketing efforts is a smart move.

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Songtrust Offers Tips for Musicians on SoundCloud

SoundCloud has grown in popularity in recent years to become one of the most-used and popular streaming platforms for musicians.

With that said, there are a whole slew of artists using the platform, and it’s important to know that you’re giving yourself the chance to stand out.

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