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Empowering Musicians to Build Sustainable Careers Without the Help of a Record Label.

We're glad you joined our community! We are a DIY community for independent artists. There are lots of resources available to learn an instrument, but there are fewer resources available for artists to hone their business skills. That's why we mainly focus on the business behind being a musician. We offer free resources that can help artists make their music profitable. We also offer a number of courses, books, and programs to help artists advance their careers.

Music Biz Webinar

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.

We focus on a 5-Fold Business Strategy for Musicians

Artist Development
Building your brand and identity to stand out, make an impression, and attract loyal followers. Read more.

Booking
Whether it's tour gigs or local gigs, we help you find the right gigs that are fulfilling and bring in money. Read more.

Fanbase Development
Identify your ideal fans, and find ways to reach and engage them. Read more.

Marketing/PR
Promoting your music is a must! We help you find effective ways to market and promote your music to get the exposure your music deserves. Read more.

Finances
Running a music business is about more than creating melody. It's about earning money, and maintaining financial health for your business. We provide tools to budget, plan, and take control of your music business finances. Read more.

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Members get access to templates, exclusive content and priority access to new premium courses and other resources. Members also can take advantage of free ad space on the blog as well as our other platforms to promote their services and projects. In addition, all members can take 50% off One-on-One Strategy Sessions with Anitra.

For even more value, take a look at higher-level memberships, where you'll get free access to premium tools like the Online Radio Directory and our Artist Development Course.

Memberships start at just $5/month and you can cancel anytime.

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Plus, join our Private Group on Facebook and Take Advantage of our Monthly Biz Tips Clinic.

Check Out Our Latest Posts

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7 Tax Questions Every Musician Should Answer | Tax Tips for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | February 20, 2019

It’s tax season. Doing taxes is not the most exciting thing in the world, especially if you’re preparing them yourself. But if you plan your business with taxes in mind, you can maximize your deductions for a handsome tax return year after year. As an independent artist, you might consider yourself self-employed or you may […]

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Finance 101 for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | February 12, 2019

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 […]

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How to Make Money As A Musician Without Touring

By Anitra Jay | February 4, 2019

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. […]

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5 Things Musicians Should NOT Do With Emails

By Anitra Jay | January 22, 2019

One of the best promotional tools at an independent musician’s disposal is the email newsletter. It’s a direct connection to your fans that builds a bridge for strong, long lasting connections. If done the right way, your email list can convert standby fans into loyal supporters. How is that done? By making subscribers your number […]

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Top 10 Posts of 2018

By Anitra Jay | January 16, 2019

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, […]

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Invoke Happiness From Your Music by Making Values a Priority

By Anitra Jay | December 31, 2018

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 […]

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Watch Our Latest Videos

In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to create your own stunning website using Canva—without paying a dime. That’s right: ✅ No domain fees. ✅ No setup fees. ✅ No hosting fees. To make it even easier, I’m giving you 5 FREE Canva website templates to get started!
In this workshop, we'll discuss the purpose of a press pack and how musicians can use it to gain more exposure. • Learn about the purpose of press packs • Learn what goes into press packs • Learn how to create a press pack of your own
In this workshop, we'll outline how to promote your upcoming release including all the promotional materials you will need, how to strategize a custom content plan for your mailing list and social media, generate buzz, promo outreach, and more.
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