One of the things I’ve seen referenced a lot in the talk of a post-COVID-19 world is this “new normal.” It’s all over the re-opening plans and in the news, and if you ask me, it has an eerie sort of post-apocalyptic vibe to it. It feels a little unsettling and yet, I know that term—”new normal” is … [Read more...]
How to Get Everything Done While Still Making Self-Care a Priority (COVID-19 Series)
Raise your hand if you’ve seen about a bazillion posts, articles, and stories telling you this is the time to be your most productive self. And now raise your hand if you’ve also heard that this is not the time to be productive but rather to indulge in all the self-care and simply kick back and … [Read more...]
What To Do If You’re Feeling All The Things Right Now
It’s ok if you feel a little out of sorts right now. Personally, I’ve experienced days of feeling completely in control and calm only to get to 6pm and have a panic attack. I’ve also had days where all I can do is mope around and cry as I wash my hands for the 25th time, overcome with anxiety and … [Read more...]
How to Find The Perfect Mentor
Imagine never feeling overwhelmed again. Knowing that the moment you started to spiral you’d have someone to turn to. What would that feel like? Seriously, close your eyes and think about it for a moment. What would it feel like to have someone there 24/7 that you know has your … [Read more...]
5 Things To Look For In a Publicist
When you’ve worked this hard on new music, you’re bound to be a little protective of it—and so you should be! Getting it into the right hands means finding the right fans, so knowing how to choose your publicist is incredibly important. Now, a couple pieces of housekeeping before we dive into the … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Get a Negative Review
You just can’t please everyone. It’s something we’ve been told since grade school and yet, most of us still feel compelled to try. And so, when inevitably we fail because, of course we can’t please everyone, we take it personally. It feels like a serious blow to our ego, our self-esteem, … [Read more...]
5 Creative Marketing Tactics To Try (that won’t cost you a dime)
When you first started your band, I bet you didn’t think it would involve 90% managing a business and 10% actually playing music. 20% if you’re really lucky. And maybe that wasn’t always the case. Maybe for the first year or two you went along blissfully just practicing in your basement, playing … [Read more...]
Social Media: Which Platform Should I Be On?
Social media is not for the faint of heart. For our personal lives it's a means of keeping in touch and meeting others who share similar interests, but on its worst days it messes with our ego, sends us spiraling into thinking we're not good enough, and leaves us feeling confused as to how we're … [Read more...]
Marketing, PR, Booking—How Can I Do It All?!
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...]