FEM76 Social Media for Musicians & Becoming An Influencer with Malynda Hale

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.

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

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

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

 

Connect With:
Malyndahale.com
Facebook
@malyndahale

Resources:
CD Baby DIY Blog
http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/

ABOUT HOST BREE NOBLE
Bree 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