I once had a music reviewer say “please, no more acoustic music!” I’m an acoustic soul-singer/songwriter. That was a punch to the gut! The constant cycle of calling, emailing, pitching, inquiring and getting either no answer or a flat-out “no” is simply depressing. And please, let’s not even talk about some of our fellow musicians […]
Category: First time
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 […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, First time, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Promotions, Uncategorized
How to Boost Your Confidence as an Independent Musician
Being a creative professional takes a huge amount of vulnerability and humility. Being brave enough to share your inner creative dialogue in a public space is what sets us apart from a typical person. We don’t tend to fall in line with the “accepted narratives” of society. We tend to develop our own theories and […]
Read this Before Applying to Concerts in Your Home
I’ll start off by saying, you probably will get rejected. At the time of this writing, their own website says that only 30% of first-time applicants get accepted. In fact, if you’re contemplating applying, you should probably read this first. When I first started doing music, I came across Concerts in Your Home. It’s a […]
3 Publicity Tips to Get More Traction for Your Music
Getting traction for your music is the quickest way to gain new fans and exposure. But without the right tactics, that’s easier said than done. There are certain steps independent artists should take to gain traction the right way that will help build a music career with longevity. In this article, guest contributor, Maria Herrera […]
Email Marketing for Musicians: Develop and Monetize Your Email List
This is the second post in our Email Marketing for Musicians Series. In the last post, we talked about what makes a mailing list a musician’s best friend, how to set up your mailing list, and how to get your first 100 subscribers, and how to continue building your list. To review that post click […]
Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promote A Music Release, Promotions
11 Social Media Content Ideas to Promote a Single Before It’s Released
Get our full Marketing Plan and Content Bundle to release your next project like a Pro! It comes with a customizable marketing plan and 30 days of pre-written content including the press release, pitch letters, social media posts, video ideas, blog posts, and more. Learn more here. If you’re an independent artist, you are likely planning on dropping […]
Email Marketing for Musicians: Start and Grow a Loyal List of Followers
Email marketing is nothing new. It’s been around for a long time. Marketing and promoting your music via email is a direct way to connect with your fans, nurture relationships with them, and earn money in the process. Email marketing is superior to any other marketing tool available for musicians because of its flexibility, direct-to-fan […]
12 Books That Will Teach You How To Write Songs
Writing songs is like anything else, it takes practice. There are also all kinds of principles and techniques that can be followed to improve your process and song quality. Below are 12 books that we recommend to improve and grow as a songwriter. 1. How to Write a Hit Song By Molly-Ann Leiken Initially published […]
How to Find The Right Music Coach For You
These days it seems like everyone is a music guru and there are tons of resources and online coaches telling you what to do in your music career. It can be difficult to discern which music career coaches are high-quality coaches and which ones are just trying to make a dollar off of aspiring musicians. […]
Rob Schultz in Brand Image, First time, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Touring
Add These 12 Music Career Hacking Podcasts to Your Playlist
We, independent musicians, are constantly trying to learn more about the music business. We buy books, we read blogs, and we tap into others we know who are doing it too. Another great way to get educated on industry and find inspiration is through podcasts. Luckily for us, there are a lot of great podcasts […]