DIY Roundup: Tips for Musicians From Around the Web

How to Get Your Emails Opened and Read Putting a question in the subject line of your email can be a great way to create a “hypnotic” message that compels people to open and read it. - Bob Baker

See More About: 12 Most Courteous Rules for Email Etiquette, 12 Most Unnecessary Email Mistakes, 12 Most Simple Email Tips

7 Ways to Magnetize Your Band’s Merch Display How can you make the crowd swarm your merch booth after the show like a Depression-era breadline? - Chris Robley

See More About: Musicians and Bands: 5 Tips for Selling More at the Merch Table, You Can’t Download a T-Shirt: why merch matters, How Flexible Pricing Can Help You Sell More Merch

13 Dos and Don'ts of Open Mic After going to open mics for years, I decided to compile a list of "rules" that I sadly see broken all the time. Maybe this can help some of you! - Robin Yukiko

See More About: 6 Tips for Handling Criticism, 7 Tips on How to Transition from Open Mics to Longer Gigs