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...]
10 Business Lessons from Walt Disney
He may have died more than 50 years ago, but Walt Disney's legacy continues to provide present-day lessons on how to build and run a successful brand. The Disney® brand may be known for it's squeaky-clean image and monopoly-like hold on all things magical, but there's a lot more we all have in … [Read more...]
Getting More Done in Less Time
How many times have you uttered the words, “I wish there was more time in the day”? You have 100 things on your plate, due dates are approaching, your eyes are bloodshot, and all you can think about is how fast the hours are flying by without your To-Do list getting smaller. The initial reaction … [Read more...]
Networking Behind the Velvet Rope
Have you ever had the chance to meet an idol? Or have that moment when someone influential in your field walks through the door, heading your way? No longer does one have to have been in the movies or walked the red carpet to be a celebrity. Someone can be famous to a niche audience due … [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...]