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 […]

Navigating the World of Sync Licensing: Getting Your Music in TV and Film

This is a guest post written by Tyler Connaghan of Strofe, a platform which allows users to easily create music using artificial intelligence technology. Strofe comes with built-in mixing and mastering tools, you can customize the music to perfectly fit the mood and theme of your content. The website has a beautiful layout and interface, […]

8 Merch Items to Add to Your Online Store This Holiday Season

Holiday season is fast approaching and it’s time to start planning for a successful one. The holidays are often the most profitable season for small businesses. Consequently, even musically-inclined entrepreneurs can also drastically boost their income during the holiday season. In addition to your holiday music marketing strategy, one way to increase your seasonal revenue […]

How to Write a Business Plan for Musicians

Creative entrepreneurs have a responsibility to themselves (and their families where applicable) to make good financial decisions for their present and their future. Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or aspiring; being financially savvy is both good for business and good for your overall morale. However, for musicians, it’s way too easy to get distracted with making […]

Music Business Guide: 4 Critical Business Elements Every Musician Should Address

Doing music is about way more than just playing a few tunes and melodies. There are so many hats a musician has to wear to keep business moving in the right direction, it could make your head spin. Being in business for yourself creates its own set of challenges, but it’s incredibly rewarding if you […]

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