No one ever said being an independent musician would be easy. But they also didn’t warn you it would be so incredibly hard did they? That you’d be expected to be the most talented in your instrument or voice, as well as take the best promo photos, and work with the best producers, and have the … [Read more...]
How To Skyrocket Your Career Growth In Just One Day
Sometimes no matter what you do, it feels like you’re drowning. You get up early, but you still can’t get through those emails. You set aside an hour a day to focus on those big scary tasks, but it’s never enough and in the end you feel more frustrated than ever because an hour isn’t really enough … [Read more...]
Feeling Unfocused? Here’s How To Get Back On Track
In the rush of excitement to start our careers, get our music out there, and begin connecting with fans around the world, we sometimes miss the foundational steps that take us from “artist putting out music that no one hears” to “artist putting out music that fans have pre-ordered and pre-saved and … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Secure a Festival Spot
Ah, the coveted festival spot. Can you picture it? You take the stage, hundreds if not thousands of fans screaming your name, eagerly awaiting the moment you rip into your first song. You’d play to a crowd full of people who either know all the words to your song, or can’t wait to learn them, and by … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Get Fans To Your Shows
It can feel like getting fans out to your shows is one of the biggest challenges you face as an emerging musician. And in a way, it’s true. It’s really difficult to get people to come out of their homes and pay money to see 45 minute long sets of bands they’ve either never seen or are just starting … [Read more...]
How to Attract the Brands & Partnerships That Are Right For You
When you think about the trajectory of your career, what do you think about? Do you envision yourself signing to a major label, touring the world, maybe playing the festival circuit? Do you think about hundreds of thousands of fans screaming your name when you step onto the stage? What about brand … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Build Your Tribe & Find Your Superfans
We hear this term thrown around a lot—“building your tribe”—but what does it really mean? Seth Godin, author of the beloved book 'Tribes' says a tribe is "a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea.” But it’s much deeper than that. As he continues, "A … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Guide to Licensing Music
When you think of making it as a career musician, what do you think of? Do you think of touring the world, performing in front of tens of thousands of fans? Do you think about fans sending you heartfelt messages about the difference your music has made in their lives? About making an impact? What … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Instagram Stories
Remember when Instagram first came out and you couldn’t wait to test out all those crazy filters it came with? When the logo was a very hipster looking tan camera and everything about it felt very new, hip, and exciting? Nowadays, we kind of take Instagram for granted. We open it when we’re … [Read more...]
5 “How-To’s” For Booking Your Next Show
When it comes to booking your perfect show, there’s a lot that goes into it. I don’t need to tell you how difficult it can be to coordinate all the details of finding your perfect venue or getting a crowd to actually come hang out—that’s why you’re here! So without further ado let’s dive straight … [Read more...]