How to Craft a Welcome Email Series That Connects with Your Music Audience

Building a connection with your audience is one of the most important aspects of a successful music career, and a welcome email series is a powerful way to start. A welcome series is an automated set of emails sent to each new subscriber who joins your mailing list. This series introduces who you are, shares […]

10 Creative Sign-up Offers For Musicians To Grow A Mailing List

Hey there, fellow musician! If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to connect with your fans on a deeper level. Social media is great and all, but there’s something incredibly powerful about having a direct line to your fans through email. It’s personal, it’s direct, and best of all, it’s yours to control. […]

Let’s Write a Captivating Artist Bio Together- Workshop and Demonstration

We just wrapped up a very enlightening workshop about writing an artist bio that promotes intrigue and allure. In 2023, it’s not enough to write out your accolades and accomplishments, where you’re from, and what genres you perform and try to call that a bio. People are looking for something new and interesting that they […]

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 How to Promote Your Music Online Effectively

Developing a strategy to promote your music online effectively might look different from one musician to the next. There are many different ways to promote music online. There are paid options, free options, and some in between. Choosing the right mix for you all depends on your brand and your business goals. Before starting any […]

10 Reasons Musicians Should Keep a Practice Journal

A big part of maintaining a steady music career or hobby is consistent practice. Frequently practicing is ideal because it helps sustain muscle memory, improve skill and confidence, and retain information. For musicians, it’s especially important to continue building mastery in technique, style, and showmanship for the sake of your career, your fanbase, and most […]

How to Start a Music Career With No Money

Starting a career in music can be a very daunting experience. Unless you’ve shadowed musicians or gone to school for music/business, you really have no tools at your disposal to launch a successful career. You’re just starting from scratch and winging it. The cool thing is…there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. I started from scratch. […]

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 […]

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