In the past, we’ve shared several podcasts dedicated to helping independent musicians be successful on their own covering a wide range of topics relating to being a DIY artist. Today, we’d like to share one of the newest podcasts for independent musicians to hit the market – Musicians Tip Jar! There are a handful of […]
Category: General Business
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 […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Blog, Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Websites
How To Be an Independent Artist with No Support
Being an independent artist is one of the most fulfilling things you can do for yourself. You get to create your own music, be artistic, and share what you create with others. You also get to make a huge positive impact on your fans, your friends, your networking circle, and anyone who ever listens to […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Blog, Artist Features and Interviews, Fan Base, Finance, First time, General Business
Untying from The System as an Independent Artist
I grew up in a traditional household. We were a middle-class family in America. Both of my parents had traditional 9-5 jobs and they both encouraged me to go to college, get a degree, and to “make it in this world.” That was the only way they thought I’d succeed. They instilled in me that […]
Rob Schultz in Fan Base, First time, Gear Reviews, General Business, Home Recording Tips, Livestreaming, Promotions, Radio Air Play, Social Media/YouTube, Video Production, Websites
The Top 10 Articles of 2020
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a crazy year. Between the pandemic, civil unrest, and an extra-long election cycle, we’re all ready to move on to 2021. Meanwhile, all this uncertainty opened up the door for some great conversations here on The Crafty Musician, where we got to take a closer look […]
10 Best Cold and Allergy Remedies for Singers
Last year, I completely lost my voice. I was opening up my mouth trying to speak and no sounds came out. It was the first time something like that had happened and it totally freaked me out. I spoke with a doctor about it and it turns out I had a case of laryngitis. She […]
Social Quips When Talking to Your Family about Your Music Career
Our family and friends naturally tend to be our biggest supporters and can help us to believe in ourselves even when we’ve given up. Unfortunately, they can also be our biggest detractors and can say some of the most hurtful and discouraging things, whether they mean to or not. With the holiday season now upon […]
A 60-Day Holiday Content Plan for Musicians on Social Media
As a musician, our goal on social media is to engage our audience, get more exposure, and leverage our communities to come to shows, get involved, and earn more money in the process. We face the challenge to deliver high-quality and relevant content that will engage our audience, establish a loyal fanbase, and achieve our […]
5 Ways to Book Paid Virtual Music Gigs
As live in-person shows remain a rarity due to the pandemic for the time being, us musicians continue to search for the best ways to get paid gigs in this virtual world. There are actually lots of opportunities to get paid from your live-streaming performances and several ways to go about setting these shows up. […]