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Step up your music biz game and increase your Portland scene I.Q. with these informative guides and how-to articles. Plus, get more advice at MusicPortland's monthly First Monday meetups, watch past live streams of our #PDXmusic Biz Panels or listen to The Future of What.
So You Wanna Record at Home?
Steve Murray - Apr 20, 2018
Hey DIYers! Here’s how to set up your home studio. Get expert advice on creating great audio/visual content from Banana Stand Media, Opal Studio and trumpeter Farnell Newton of Marmoset at our...
Connecting with Your Community on Social Media
Chris Young - Feb 9, 2018
For GLASYS, learning to utilize social media has opened doors and allowed him to focus on what's most important: making music. Get expert advice from him as well as CD Baby and Bozyk Digital Media...
Advice For The DIY Musician
Chris Young - Oct 20, 2017
It’s all about having a head for more than just music. Career DIYers Cool Nutz and Self Group’s Krist Krueger offer some tips. Then get more expert insight at our free, all-ages panel on the...
A Portlander’s Guide to the Best NW Festivals in 2017
Chris Young - May 2, 2017
From summer camp for adults to family-friendly campouts to city living, find wooded, immersive experiences as well as free, all-ages action during our favorite season in Portland and the greater...
Experience and Expertise in Music Licensing
Chris Young - Apr 21, 2017
Advice from the agency and artist: Marmoset and Loch Lomond offer insights into music licensing before our free, all-ages panel on the topic, including these two experts as well as entertainment...
Does Portland Have a Thriving Music Scene?
Jason Fellmann - Feb 14, 2017
Local musician and promoter Jason Fellman explores the attributes of a successful music scene.
Turn Your Concert into an Experience
Chris Young - Jan 27, 2017
Con Bro Chill and Chanti Darling break down what makes a good performance. Then, don't miss our free, all-ages panel on this topic, including insight from What The Festival and promoter True West,...
Portland's Best Songs of 2016
Eric Skelton, Chris Young - Oct 25, 2016
In the world of #PDXmusic, 2016 was more than bountiful. It was no easy task narrowing down this list but now that you’ve got it, turn it up! Listen to the hottest PDX-produced cuts—from Aminé to...
How to Get Press
Chris Young - Oct 21, 2016
For your band, album release, next gig—here are some tips for dealing with the media. And don't miss our panel on Media Relations for Musicians featuring local journalists and PR professionals....
The Future of What: Tackling New Territory with Rough Trade, Look Out Kid and Amelia Artists
Anna McClain - Aug 24, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. On this episode, we talk with representatives of foreign artists...
Peer-to-Peer Instrument Rental Comes to Portland
Chris Young - Aug 19, 2016
Like Airbnb and Uber, Sparkplug brings the sharing economy to the music world and enables musicians to find the gear they need or make money renting the stuff they're not using.
The Future of What: Artists Give Back with Pearl Jam, PWR BTTM, Tune-Yards and Zac Brown Band
Anna McClain - Aug 4, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk to musicians about the causes they support. Whether...
A Guide to All-Ages Music in Portland
Chris Young - Aug 3, 2016
Although access to all-ages events may be tough to come by at times, there are still plenty of tireless advocates working to bolster the scene in our city.
Portland's Best New Music for Your Summer Playlist
Eric Skelton, Chris Young - Jul 27, 2016
Summer is in full swing and that means backyard barbecues, campouts, road trips, or just a good reason to open the windows and crank up the volume. Let the world know you’re listening to the...
Record Labels 101: What Do Record Labels Do?
Chris Young - Jul 25, 2016
And why would I need one? In conversation with The Future of What, local Portland imprints tell you what you need to know. Then come meet the voices behind the labels and ask your own questions at...
