Branding Advice for New Musicians from a Former Marketing Professional:

Baroque & Basslines: Using Soundfonts to Build Your Signature Sound

In this bite-sized episode, Alexander Paul Burton dives into the creative power of soundfonts for emerging musicians. From classical harpsichord suites to deep house remixes, here's how soundfonts can transform your workflow—without breaking the bank.

Standing Out as a Musician in Today’s Online Landscape – Lessons From Marketing

I am not a new musician, but I have been drawing on my background in marketing to rethink how I present my work. The online space is crowded and algorithms change constantly, so standing out requires more than talent. It requires strategy and authenticity in equal measure.

Tips for Pianists to Spark New Ideas & Increase Viewer/Fan Engagement

If you are looking for ways to generate fresh music, try approaching your instrument with a simple framework and an open mindset. You do not need a perfect studio or years of training to begin creating something personal.

False Reports Aren’t Harmless. They’re a Crime.

This is just a quiet reminder really. False reports are not anonymous forever. They leave a trail. And the law does eventually catch up with people who abuse it.
So if someone’s out there making up lies or mass reporting to cause trouble, they might want to consider who’s actually breaking the rules.

Fighting Online Hate and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Creators

Hello, and welcome. As many of you know, my work explores themes of belonging, creating, and the unique experience of growing up in rural spaces. There's immense joy in sharing these stories, in finding connection, and in seeing our narratives reflected in the world. But alongside that joy, there's an unfortunate reality that many LGBTQIA+ creators face: the insidious nature of online hate and targeting.

Marketing For New Musicians: Stop Pissing Your Money Up the Wall

Marketing for New Musicians: Finding Your LGBT Audience: Niche Vs Mainstream

An LGBT Artist’s Guide to Navigating the Industry is the no-nonsense, slightly sarcastic, but thoroughly researched survival guide you need to turn your passion into a sustainable career.

Thank You – Volunteering, LGBTQ+ Empowerment & What’s Next for My Music + Books

🌱 Volunteering at Allen Gardens Food Bank in Toronto📚 Launching a new initiative to donate books to marginalized libraries🎵 Creating motivational content to uplift /LGBTQ+ musicians📘 Releasing Marketing for LGBT Musicians – now available on Amazon!

OUTLINE // On Being Loud: LGBT Artistry, Mental Health, and the Small-Town Disconnect

There’s a particular silence that settles over small towns—the kind that doesn’t just hush noise, but expression. If you’ve grown up in a place where conformity is prized over creativity, you know exactly what I mean. You learn to stay quiet. To blend in. To “be normal.”
But for many musicians and writers—like me—that silence becomes unbearable.

I Published My Fantasy Novel… Then My Family Turned On Me 💔 | My Story of Resilience

This is the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from creative triumph to heartbreak overnight. How I found the strength to report my cousin to the police for online harassment. And how I chose to walk away from toxic family ties to protect my peace and keep writing.