It can be difficult to remain consistent and engaging on social media as an artist, especially when you don’t feel like you have anything new to say. A lot of artists tend to just go on a hiatus during that time. But this can be counter-productive to your goals and make you lose momentum. That’s […]
Category: Fan Base
7 Reasons Musicians should Submit their Music to Online Radio Stations
As Independent artists, you have to wear many hats. You have to write, record, perform your music, and book and promote your performances. Another thing you should be doing regularly is promoting your music to gain more fans. There are many ways you can do this but a great way is to submit your music […]
5 Elements of a Strong Booking Pitch to Get More Music Gigs
Performing live and gigging is one of the biggest revenue-generating methods for independent musicians. Live performances are so lucrative because it puts the musician directly in front of the consumer. There’s no better way to gain fans and earn money than actively gigging. However, because there are so many musicians, the competition to win the […]
The Top 10 Posts of 2019
2019 has come and gone. From various lawsuits, big industry executive switch-ups, and the ever-changing landscape of music streaming, the music industry at large had its fair share of woes. One thing continues to persevere through it all and that’s the power of independent music driven by wildly talented artists like you. In 2019 we […]
The Musician’s 5 Week Challenge for a Profitable New Year
The guides and resources in this 5 week challenge combine together to walk you through (re)defining your goals, embracing your purpose, creating meaningful content to last you the entire year, getting organized, and earning more money in the process.
5 Ways to Earn More Tip Money at Gigs
I recently did a 3 hour show and was reminded about the importance of connecting with your audience. A good audience connection provides a memorable experience for listeners. It gives them an opportunity to escape from their daily struggles, relax and get a feeling that they can’t get anywhere else. It also promotes a fun and […]
The Ultimate Secret Weapon for Submitting Your Music to Lots of Internet Radio Stations
We offer an extra resource to help you get more responses from your radio pitch, the Radio Pitch Template. If you need help figuring out what to say to radio stations and how to get them to respond, download our Free Radio Pitch Checklist and Template here. Every musician’s ultimate desire is to have their […]
7 Holiday Marketing Tips for Musicians If You Don’t Have Christmas Music
Hey guys! Before you get started, we have a Holiday Marketing Guide for Musicians you can swipe for help customizing and organizing your Holiday Marketing Campaign. Click HERE to get it. The holidays are a time of good cheer and gift giving. It’s around this time of year, when people are frantically searching for affordable […]
Artist Spotlight: Erin McAndrew on turning a band’s rejection into a successful solo career
Erin McAndrew performed in several east coast bands, including as lead singer of Long Island-based rock band Tiny Giant, who played at the legendary CBGBs among other NY venues. During this time she immersed herself in writing, recording, and performing live music. Now an acoustic solo artist based in California, Erin has been building up […]
5 Insanely Effective Ways to Promote Your Upcoming Show
So you booked your show and you’re all set to rock the house out. You’ve got your set list and you are super excited to put on a great show. Congratulations! You’ve gotten through half the battle. The next step is to promote the heck out of this awesome gig so you can play to […]
3 Unique Ways to Attract Music Fans
Being an independent musician is a fun job. You get to write music and share your art with the people who love it. These people are a lot more than just fans. The dictionary defines a fan as “a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing.” The […]