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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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3 Books Musicians Should Read this Fall 2018

By Anitra Jay | September 3, 2018

Knowledge is power. Inspiration is fuel. As an independent artist, it is always good to polish, refresh, and learn. Encouraging stories can be quite inspirational. They give you just the right kick to spark a revolution in your own career.  Likewise, knowledge about how the business works, ideas on how to promote your music this […]

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Artist Feature: Jayna Jennings, Young Artist on a Full-Time Journey

By Anitra Jay | August 27, 2018

Save This month’s Artist Spotlight features Jayna Jennings, a young singer-songwriter from Atlanta. Only two percent of the population are redheads, and Jayna Jennings makes music as unique as her hair. Jayna welcomes you into her world with her emotive, moving, and relatable songwriting in her latest release Courtyards and Aviaries Pt. 1. Eight of […]

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3 Easy Steps To Establishing Your Musician Persona (Worksheet Included!)

By Clarence Charron | August 20, 2018

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 […]

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How to Find Time to Promote Your Music and Everything Else

By Anitra Jay | August 13, 2018

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 […]

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The Art of Creating Your Own Opportunity

By Anitra Jay | August 6, 2018

I recently wrote an article as a guest blogger on Pop of Colour about Maintaining a Steady Gigging Calendar Without Actually Having Gigs. If you haven’t already, go and check that article out. You’ll get some tips on how to keep a full schedule and diversify your gigs without having to depend on traditional booking […]

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The Bare Essentials Of A Decent Home Recording Studio

By Anitra Jay | July 30, 2018

This article is written by Caleb J. Murphy, a songwriter-producer based in Austin, Tx., who also runs the blog Musician With A Day Job. His blog focuses on how to be a successful musician even with a day job. When he’s not making music or writing, he’s hanging out with his family or the few […]

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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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