CD Baby vs TuneCore
Getting your music to listeners isn’t as easy as most of us would like. However, there are companies like CD Baby and TuneCore that make that job significantly easier! Through these companies, your music becomes available for digital downloads at places like iTunes and Amazon, and available for listening on sites like Spotify. So which one […]
Meerkat for the DIY Musician
Artists are always on the lookout for better ways to connect with their fans. Meerkat might be the new answer. Meerkat, a new social app, has hit twitter by storm. The service allows someone to share a live video feed to the twitterverse. Anyone, anywhere, can tune into the feed and watch it while it […]
5 questions to ask before you release a single
Releasing your first single as a musician can be terrifying and thrilling all at once. There are so many steps to take along the journey, but once you’re ready to go, make sure you have a few things in order: 1. How will you release your single? You’ve got options! Will you use a service like […]
In the studio – Summer in Ohio (Practice Session)
Did you catch the practice session on SoundCloud yesterday? (If you missed it, check it out here!) Kristina has been prepping for a drama competition that’s happening today! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look of Kristina practicing A Summer in Ohio in the studio. Kristina does all her recording with John Carter of Thirteen/Eight Productions
Songwriting Tips for Beginners
For many busy students and professionals, the weekend is a prime time to work those creative muscles. To help, we’ve put together a handy infographic to maximize that time. Leave a comment below. What suggestions would you add?
10 things you didn’t know about Kristina
How to be inspired when there’s no time
Have you ever been in front of your computer, fingers on the keys, and icy hot panic running through your veins? You look at the clock every 10 seconds, mentally calculating how long until you’ve waited too long. You’ve had weeks to do this, and yet here you are – last minute, wasting all your […]
On My Way – Live
Update on Kristina’s music
Great news! Christmas break is almost here. The countdown has been going on since school started. Kristina is scheduled to be in the studio as soon as the break begins. We can hardly wait! Stay tuned for videos, sneak peeks, and more! Leave a comment below to tell us what YOU want to see! Have […]
5 Social Media Tips for Musicians
Social media can be a great tool for musicians. Here are 5 quick tips to help improve your social media presence. Be present Be there. Participate. Don’t just set up social media sites and leave them to gather dust! If you’re nervous about not having time, pick one or two social media sites and get really, really […]