When you hear the word “networking” you probably think of a high-pressure gathering in a tiny room where you’re handing out business cards to people you’ll probably never hear from again, trying to make yourself seem really interesting, and all the while feeling like you’re failing miserably. Sound … [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...]
8 Things That Are Hurting Your Music Career
When you’re an independent musician, the path isn’t always so clear cut. Do you focus on growing your social media first or recording your next song? Do you go on a 3-week tour to cities you have no audience in an effort to grow them, or do you focus on weekend tours around your well-defined … [Read more...]
Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020: How to Set Yourself Up for a Successful 2020
Grab those streamers and all your closest friends, because it is officially time to celebrate the end of another year! And I do mean celebrate. I know this can be the time of year we look back and self-pityingly think of all the things we didn’t do, or how we thought we’d be further along but I want … [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...]
Gaining Industry Attention – Public Relations Master Class for the Indie Artist
As an artist, you could have all the talent in the world, but getting the attention necessary to showcase that talent doesn't always come easy. Independent musicians tend to come to a stand still in their career because they just don't know how to get themselves and their music out there, and into … [Read more...]
Interview with Angela Mastrogiacomo of Muddy Paw PR
We here at Conquer had the opportunity to interview Angela Mastrogiacomo; creator and CEO of Muddy Paw PR. Angela started her jump into the music industry promoting artists through her blog, Infectious Magazine. Angela is also a writer for Sonicbids and has spoken at SXSW, CMW and … [Read more...]