Indie Music May 2015

7 creative ways indie artists can spend their money From hiring a songwriting consultant to getting a sound man for your live performances, what follows in this article by Bobby Borg on Disc Makers Echoes are seven ways to spend your money to enhance your music career. More   How monetization works on YouTube A closer look at the process for determining WHEN, HOW, and WHAT advertisements are displayed on any YouTube videos that feature your music. More   5 effective tips for getting your mix started right From SonicScoop: Every mix that ends up great has to begin somewhere. By focusing too much on the end product, it's easy to forget some of the the simple steps that help us get our mix sessions started as effectively as possible. More   Improving your speaking skills between songs Chris Robley writes on the DIY Musician Blog: Lots of musicians are comfy-cozy when it comes to playing through their songs on stage, but they freeze up when they have to tell a story, thank the crowd, draw attention to merch, or ask for email signups. More   5 musical innovations: great musicians are entrepreneurs From Dotted Music: Musicians and the people who build successful companies might seem, on the surface, miles apart—in the field of innovation, however, great musicians are essentially entrepreneurs. More