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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.
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Some of my most memorable gigs are house concerts. I’ll never forget this one time I did a house concert in Baltimore, MD. When I first walked into the house, the guests were lounging around and as I walked up to them to say hello, they said we’re your biggest fans. I had never met […]
