A “vanity” project is when the artist cares more about seeing their name on a chart or pictures of themselves in publications rather than actually being a great artist worthy of such notoriety. It’s not usually apparent when I first start working on a project if this is the case, but it does become clear when the artist doesn’t want to do any of the required work behind the scenes. At that point, everyone on the team involved knows the record isn’t going anywhere but they make a choice. Do you continue working it and get paid or do you opt-out of any involvement? It’s a common issue for promot ..read more

A musician already has their hand’s full writing songs, rehearsing, dealing with touring, going in the studio, managing a band among many other things that come along with being a musician. You have been told no thousands of times and have had to deal with rejection over and over and over again. It’s a high-pressure, egocentric business and when your heart is hurt or your ego is on the line, hearing positive feedback must feel like a beautiful sunset after a horrible day. Ego is a liability in this business. It promotes hasty decisions, tattered business relationships and is a driver for hiri ..read more

One of the things that differentiate me from other promoters is that I will speak up when I see something being done that isn’t right. I have built my career and my reputation while striving for perfection. If it’s an opinion like what color to make a website,  I might always choose blue while a client may want red. That isn’t what I am talking about. If a band chooses a single that I clearly tell them isn’t going to work (because, you know, I do have over 25+ years of experience where I know a 30-second intro isn’t going to work at pop radio), well, that’s another matter. Why hire me if ..read more

Succeeding in the music business is tough work! There is a reason why so many “successful” people feel so alone. The dedication that is required to “make it” in the entertainment industry (or any industry) is so drastic that distractions can hurt a career. The road to success is littered with past relationships, friendships, and sacrifices so great that many may decide the cost is too high and give up. In order to make it to the top levels, every piece of your soul must go into achieving your dream. Traveling, time away, missing important events in your loved one’s lives are all part of the jo ..read more

The Alexandrakis Family on the 62 Annual Grammy Awards Red Carpet My Experience at the 2020 Grammys (Being the ‘Wife Of’ vs. the Music Promoter) By: Amanda Alexandrakis, founder of Music Promotion, Inc. It has been a while since I have posted but it has been a very hectic six months and I am just now about to sit down and write this! On November 20, 2019, The Recording Academy announced their Grammy nominations, and I was THRILLED that THREE of my clients were nominated! My husband (YES!), Eric Alexandrakis for his Spoken World album, ’20 Years as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor’, Peter Kater (hi ..read more

Moving Forward as a Musician During a Global Pandemic and How To Be More Strategic in Your Attempt to Capitalize on a Captive Audience Written by: Amanda Alexandrakis for Play MPE Read more here: https://www.plaympe.com/moving-forward-as-a-musician-during-a-global-pandemic-and-how-to-be-more-strategic-in-your-attempt-to-capitalize-on-a-captive-audience/ The post Written by Amanda Alexandrakis for Play MPE appeared first on Welcome to MusicPromotion.com ..read more

Hi Friends! I did an interview recently with Play MPE discussing music promotion and music marketing strategy. Click below to watch the video! Kindly, Amanda The post Play MPE: An Interview with Amanda Alexandrakis appeared first on Welcome to MusicPromotion.com ..read more

The Alexandrakis Family on the 62 Annual Grammy Awards Red Carpet My Experience at the 2020 Grammys® Being the ‘Wife Of’ vs. the Music Promoter By: Amanda Alexandrakis, founder of Music Promotion, Inc. It has been a while since I have posted but it has been a very hectic six months and I am just now about to sit down and write this! On November 20, 2019, The Recording Academy announced their Grammy® nominations, and I was THRILLED that THREE of my clients were nominated! My husband (YES!), Eric Alexandrakis for his Spoken World album, ’20 Years as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor’, Peter Kater (hi ..read more

Welcome to the new MPi blog. We will be posting tips, advice and general information for people in the music industry. -Team MPi The post Welcome to the new MPi website & blog! appeared first on Welcome to MusicPromotion.com ..read more

The Alexandrakis Family on the 62 Annual Grammy Awards Red Carpet My Experience at the 2020 Grammys (Being the ‘Wife Of’ vs. the Music Promoter) By: Amanda Alexandrakis, founder of Music Promotion, Inc. It has been a while since I have posted but it has been a very hectic six months and I am just now about to sit down and write this! On November 20, 2019, The Recording Academy announced their Grammy nominations, and I was THRILLED that THREE of my clients were nominated! My husband (YES!), Eric Alexandrakis for his Spoken World album, ’20 Years as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor’, Peter Kater (hi ..read more