Here’s a list of tools I use and a few things I have created. I’m always looking for tools to save time and to execute creative projects faster — so let me know if there’s something you use, which I should check out.
Tools
VSCO
FilmicPro
Luma Fusion
iPhone 7+
InShot
Analytics app
Repost App
Google Drive / Dropbox
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Adobe Media Encoder
Slack
Trello
Guitar Lessons by Sam
Chord chart
Beginner Jazz Guitar Chords
Christmas Carols
Song Squad
Music Equipment
Social Media Strategy
60 Minute workshop at City Universtiy of New York
Instagram for Musicians and Creatives (YouTube series)
Instagram guide (PDF)
PickUp Content Guide for Instagram
Nebula Music Podcast
- Hour long conversation on Instagram and PickUp
- How to film a good Instagram video (podcast)
- How Often Should I Post? (podcast)
- More episodes to come
Intro to Instagram for musicians (YouTube video)
A blog post I wrote when @pickupjazz hit 1,300 followers
Books and Inspiration
All of Gary Vee and Tim Ferris’ books
Tim Ferris Podcast
Chase Jarvis Podcast
Kraig Adams Podcast
Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman
The Kevin Rose Show
NPR “How I Built This Podcast”
Complex – Blueprint YouTube series