This week I met up with social justice advocate and singer/songwriter, Malynda Hale. We went over social media for musicians where she gave us some great advice on how to leverage social media to enhance music careers.

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Advice to Struggling Musicians

  • You have to find the good in the bad
  • Facing challenges makes you figure out how badly you want it
  • Challenges help you figure out who you are as an artist
  • Learn to ask for help
  • Find your community

social media for musicians

Leveraging Awards & an Acting Career to Promote Her Music

  • Offering her music to independent films she’s worked on
  • Uses other creative outlets to drive people back to her music
  • Awards have given her credibility with booking venues
  • Appreciating recognition from your peers

Advice from a Social Media Influencer

  • Social media for musicians is essential
  • Every social media platform has different rules
  • Share personal things, not just your music
  • Get involved in conversations about trending topics
  • Use relevant hashtags

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Activism and Music

  • Writing a song about an issue is more productive than getting in a social media battle about the issue
  • Writing songs around subjects she’s passionate about gets people to listen
  • Music is universal and people can relate to it
  • Reaction to her songs has been very positive
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Connect With:

@malyndahale

Resources:

CD Baby DIY Blog

ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE

Bree Noble Female Entrepreneur MusicianBree Noble is an entrepreneur, musician and speaker. She founded Women of Substance Radio, an online radio station that promotes quality female artists in all genres, in 2007.  She launched the Women of Substance Music Podcast in November 2014, a 5 day per week show which promotes Independent female artists. Her podcast has hit #1 in New & Noteworthy for the Music, Arts and Society & Culture categories and #4 Audio Podcast on all of iTunes. She draws on her extensive experience running her own music business, both as a solo musician and as an Industry professional, to train and mentor other female musicians. Learn more about the station, the show and the artists atwww.wosradio.com. Connect with Bree on Twitter @BreeNoble or on Facebook or on Instagram @breenoblemusic