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Struggling to stand out online as an independent musician?

Your online presence is more than just posting—it's about creating a strategy that connects with the right audience and turns casual listeners into loyal fans.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to choose the best platforms for your music, develop a content strategy that aligns with your brand, and use engagement techniques that actually grow your fanbase.

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Why Every Musician Needs an Artist Story (and How to Start Yours!)

Your music is more than just songs—it's a reflection of who you are. In this video, I’ll show you why having an artist story is the key to building stronger connections with your fans and standing out in the crowded music industry.

Email Marketing Essentials: How to Grow Your Fanbase

I don't know if you realize this, but there is a tremendous power in transparency and connection! What's more, you can tap into these fundamental concepts to bring vitality and appeal into your email marketing. You can use this your advantage when it comes to building a loyal fanbase. In this article, I’ll share the essentials for crafting a newsletter strategy to grow your fanbase, focusing on two key areas: adding people to your mailing list and cultivating genuine relationships with your subscribers.

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Promote My Music

Promoting your music to the right audience effectively is important. Click here for resources and tools to help you get your music out there, gain the exposure you need and promote your gigs.

Book a Profitable Tour

Touring can be incredible for independent musicians. It helps you enlarge your fanbase, see the rest of the world, and make a lot of money. However, some artists just starting out have no idea how to turn a profit when touring. If that's you, check out these helpful resources that will show you tips and tricks when it comes to planning a profitable tour.

Make My Music Profitable

Your music business will not do well if you don't operate your finances properly. Click here for resources to help you get control of your finances and start turning a profit with your music.

Sharpen My Business Skills

Let's face it, we don't all have the business mindset when it comes to music. We like to play our instruments, put on a show and go home. However, there's an entire world of knowledge that you can take advantage of when it comes to making your music business a success. Click here to see where you might be able to sharpen your entrepreneurial engines.

Grow My Mailing List

A mailing list is the #1 tool you have to sell your music, build your team, and establish a support base. You can not afford to neglect this one tool. Here are resources on how to grow your mailing list.

Book Gigs

Play out and play out often! The one thing you need as a performing artist is gigs! Gigs can help you gain fans and make money! If you're looking for help booking gigs, you've come to the right place! Check out these articles and free resources which give you everything you need to know about booking gigs.

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Take Your Music Career to the Next Level

  • Develop an Artist Persona that stands out
  • Establish consistent branding
  • Grow a loyal fanbase
  • Create a roadmap to establishing a full-time career

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