Book Recommendation List for Musicians to Build a Music Career

Here at The Crafty Musician, we believe that every entrepreneur in music has the ability to achieve their goals without the help of a record label. A lot of the tools, resources, and ideas to build a music career you’ll find on this blog are DIY-natured; meaning that you can do it yourself and be […]

Here’s A Great Practice Journal for Musicians

Journaling is helpful for many different aspects of life. Journaling is typically associated with writing down thoughts, keeping a diary, or tracking the daily/weekly progress of something.  Keeping a journal is a proven method to organize thoughts and make progress whether that is for self-reflection or developing a hobby. For musicians journaling can be a […]

Keep Track of Music Booking Efforts with the Booking Call Log Book for Musicians

I’m a gigging musician. It takes a lot of effort to get gigs and keep my gigging calendar full. I spend hours each week calling venues, researching gigging opportunities, sending out emails, following up with people I’ve reached out to and advancing shows. People don’t realize that gigging is not just showing up at your […]

3 Books Musicians Should Read this Fall 2018

Knowledge is power. Inspiration is fuel. As an independent artist, it is always good to polish, refresh, and learn. Encouraging stories can be quite inspirational. They give you just the right kick to spark a revolution in your own career.  Likewise, knowledge about how the business works, ideas on how to promote your music this […]

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