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How can we help YOU make 2019 your best year ever?

And the LORD answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. (Habakkuk 2:2) Have you written down your vision for 2019? Do you have specific goals for this year based on what you did (and did not) accomplish in 2018? If not, let me help you! … Continue Reading

Radio Promotions thru TMA Promotions

TMA provides industry-standard radio promotions through Play MPE and Mi2N Music PR . We customize a package based on your budget, genre and preferred geographical audience (USA, Canada, etc.). Let TMA coordinate your radio single drop with your digital distribution release to maximize effectiveness in the marketplace! For more information click here.

How To “Go Ye” When Your Audience Is The Church

You’ve written a mission statement reflecting your calling. Your vision statement clearly reflects that calling to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” But week after week, gig after gig your audience is composed of church folks who … Continue Reading

Entertainer or Minister?

I’ve worked with many Christian artists, bands, worship leaders, and others in “faith-based” performing arts over the past 30 years. The demands on these folks comes from all sides: the church, the music industry, family, business partners, investors, etc. So many times finding the right balance in defining whether it’s ministry or business or entertainment … Continue Reading

What I Wish (Indie) Musicians Understood

I’ve been working with recording “artists” and musicians most of my adult life. For the past 11 years exclusively I’ve been either managing or developing (or both) artists and bands in the USA and around the world. Since the music industry is going through a major paradigm shift (mainly thanks to digital downloads) it’s always interesting … Continue Reading

How to Get a Manager and Not Get Ripped Off

I’ve heard many hard-luck stories from artists who had bad experiences with managers. Yet many times the bad experiences were precipitated by a misunderstanding of “who does what” and why. That’s why the writer of the following submitted this to the blog of an industry website popular among “indie” artists and bands: You first need … Continue Reading

Modern-Day Worship – Some Thoughts

When did CCM (contemporary Christian music) songs from Billboard’s Top 30 charts become substitutes for intimate worship songs in our services? It seems the more relevant local churches try to become to their neighborhoods and members, the more compromise we find in the one area most people identify with: the music. Anymore there’s no continuity … Continue Reading

The Holiness of God

How many times have you been in a church service where the pastor or staff person said from the stage “let’s give it up for God” or some similar exhortation? It’s as though every time someone takes the stage they feel compelled to ask for a “clap offering” from the congregation before they can speak … Continue Reading

Is It Just Another “Gig” or Are You Building Something That Lasts?

Every so often I’m asked “what can I do to get local churches to allow me to hold a concert in their facility?” I answer that question WITH a question: what are you giving back? In other words, of what benefit will it be to that local expression of the Body of Christ if you come in … Continue Reading

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Grow Up! Why Christ Followers Must Mature Spiritually and Emotionally
Have you ever met someone who was independent—maybe they’ve moved out, paid their bills, and held down a job—but still seemed emotionally or spiritually immature? Perhaps it’s the coworker who lashes out in frustration when something doesn’t go their way, the friend who avoids responsibility and blames others, or even the believer who’s been attending […]
Why Small Businesses & Artists Need ChatBots
In today’s digital age, having an online presence is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a small business owner, an indie artist, or part of a band, a well-designed website is your digital storefront. However, the journey doesn’t stop at just having a website. Enter ChatBots—your virtual assistants that can revolutionize the way […]
Balancing Art and Worship
Balancing Artistry and Worship: Can a Christian Artist Separate Concert Performance from Worship Leading? The line between being a performer and a worship leader can be blurry for many Christian artists. They find themselves at a crossroads between artistic expression and devotion to leading others in worship. This blog post will explore this fascinating dilemma […]
Releasing New Music 101
Are you ready to kick-start the biggest year of your music career and ministry? It’s time to get ahead of the game and set your sights on some incredible opportunities that await you in 2024. As the first leaves of Autumn begin to fall, now is the perfect time to channel your energy into mapping […]
Manager or Booking Agent?
In the ever-evolving landscape of the music entertainment industry, we are witnessing a significant paradigm shift in the way business is conducted. Established record labels are grappling with the challenges posed by this transformation. As they face employee layoffs and downsizing, they are finding it increasingly challenging to compete with independent artists who possess access […]