As a working artist, avidly read blogger and best-selling author, Ari Herstand knows of what he speaks. By actually doing the things he writes about—creating original music, booking his own tours, making videos and utilizing all forms of social media—he has come to understand how artists can take command of their career and make smart, successful moves. In the following feast of proven, practical tips and music industry advice (excerpted from his new book How to Make It in the New Music Business) Herstand shares his hard-won knowledge with you: 1. Market Research How do you know if you suck … Continue reading Music Industry Advice: 26 Things to do Before You Release Your Song or Album