Being an independent artist is a job not for the faint at heart. It’s one thing to get on stage, put on a show and go home. It’s an entirely different beast to manage budgeting, advertise your services, promote a product, distribute a product, handle design and packaging, interact with customers, and run a business […]
Category: General Business
How to Make Money As A Musician Without Touring
There are many ways to make money as a musician. In the old days, touring was the only successful way to earn a decent living for a musician. Not the case today. Today you can be a very successful musician without ever leaving your hometown. It all depends on how you build your business model. […]
Top 10 Posts of 2018
2018 was a wild ride! We saw some big changes in the music industry as the power continues to shift to the people and we independent artists are loving every bit of it. On this blog, we covered everything from complying with new data regulations enforced by the EU, getting sponsors for your music events, […]
Invoke Happiness From Your Music by Making Values a Priority
Life is filled with tough decisions, especially when it comes to deciding what to do when it comes to your music career. Just when you feel like you’ve figured out what you need to do with one area of your music, up pops another thorny choice you have to decide on. What promotional opportunity will […]
How to Create a Music Website for Free
Having your own website is a great way to communicate your message in a way that demonstrates your style. For a musician, your website is the hub for all of your information. It’s where you keep track of your accolades, bio, pictures, blog, and music. It’s where people come to learn more about you. For […]
3 Ways to Get Free Music Business Coaching
Being an independent artist is more than just picking up your instrument and playing gigs. While that aspect of artistry is what most people see the most often, it only makes up about 20% of the job. When I first decided to pursue music full time, I didn’t have a complete grasp on what it […]
Music & Money – An Intimate Conversation with Danelle Harvey
Yes, you can make money and you can even support a family with music. What may seem difficult and impossible is possible and there are many, many artists who are doing it. Danelle Harvey, a music industry vet and Author of the newest music industry biz book, ‘Music & Money,’ is here to share […]
I Tried Custom Coasters, Here’s What Worked and What Didn’t
I’m always trying to figure out ways to earn more money with my music. One thing I’ve been mulling over lately in particular is how to get more tip money when performing live. A lot of patrons say they don’t carry cash money on them, so I created this sign to go on my merch […]
Transform a Dead-End Pitch into a Winning One
How many people answer your inquiries? If the answer is not a lot, you might have some opportunity to make your pitch more effective. Whether you’re sending a booking pitch, hoping to get a feature, looking for a mentor, looking for sponsors, or just trying to connect with someone, any initial contact you make with […]
3 Easy Steps To Establishing Your Musician Persona (Worksheet Included!)
This guest post is written by Clarence Charron, a music industry writer, teacher, and late night show host who loves to talk about the business in bright and colourful ways. For more information about Clarence, see their bio below. As an independent artist in today’s digital age, clear branding is essential. The rise of technology […]
How to Find Time to Promote Your Music and Everything Else
If you’re an independent artist, time is a currency. If you’re not looking at your time that way, you may be leaving money on the table. Every minute you spend promoting your music, booking yourself for shows, and exploring avenues to earn money directly relates to how much money you make as an artist. The […]