Thursday, August 10, 2017 Hey guys! I will be participating in a Summit Panel next month (Sept 2017). The summit is for musicians and artists who want to increase their success and maximize their creativity. So many of us struggle with the challenges of getting in front of the right people to get our careers […]
Category: Fan Base
11 Things You Should Do to Promote Your Show
Click here to Get the Free Show Promotion Checklist. So you agreed to a date with the venue and your show is booked. Now what? Please, please don’t think all you have to do next is show up on the day of your show. In fact, the hard work has only just begun. The fact […]
Does your Music Suck? So What?
I entered the back patio and saw about 20 people at tables, drinking drinks, and talking amongst themselves. My date and I quickly grabbed a table and waited patiently for the show to start. We were very curious about this artist. We didn’t have a lot of information. We were simply told that he was […]
5 Super High-Engaging Facebook Posts
Content is King! Whether you’re trying to gain new fans or get the attention of old fans, you must be strategic in selecting what kind of content to share. Maintaining a strong social media presence can become a challenge especially when you run out of things to say. Sometimes you just need a boost to re-engage […]
How to Support Independent Music [Infographic]
Supporting Independent music is very important! It helps keep money in the community, and it helps to support an ongoing local arts scene. A thriving local arts scene empowers members of the community in relationships, networking, business, family, and education. [bctt tweet=”It’s not hard to support independent music, it just takes a little time and a […]
25 Offline Promotion Ideas for Indie Artists
Whether on social media or through an e-mail newsletter, you can launch an entire online marketing campaign with just a few mouse clicks. Online marketing has become incredibly easy and affordable. However, the tried and true offline tactics of marketing are still equally effective especially for musicians. Most independent artists rely solely on online marketing […]
Get New Fans by Cross-Promoting with other Artists
Competing for gigs with other artists is a real issue to contend with because there’s only so many stages on any given night. However, there’s no such thing as competing for fans. A fan who likes rock music will appreciate MANY independent rock artists, not just one. If your business model is geared to establishing a […]
Win Super Fans with This Easy 3-Minute Exercise
I’ve been doing some soul searching lately on my music career and how I can get to the next level. A friend sent me an article about the benefits of having true fans who will support you emotionally, physically, and financially wherever you go and with whatever you do as an artist. The article confirmed […]
Are You Competing or Winning? There is a Difference
Being an independent artist does not have to be a big competition with other independent artists. I realize that a venue can only book a certain number of acts per night and only one person can win a contest. So in some cases such as these, it is clearly a competition. However, I’m referring to […]
How to Promote a Show on Facebook
When I lived in Charlotte, I hosted an event series where I invited 3 other singer/songwriters and a poet to join me on stage for an in the round concert. I hosted the show every other month at a venue. The venue didn’t have a huge built-in audience, so it was our responsibility to get […]
5 Benefits to Touring as an Independent Artist
Before we get started, I’ve got a freebie. If you’re interested in planning a tour and don’t know where to start, download our free Tour Planning Checklist. It will give you a list of items you need to do to get your tour off to a great start. Click here to download the free Tour […]