If you’re pursuing a music career independently, you’ve probably heard the phrase “you have to wear many hats.” It’s true, being an independent musician means you’re not just writing songs and performing them. You’re also running a business. You’re the…
Building a sustainable music career requires far more than just musical talent. It involves a variety of non-musical activities that help musicians navigate the business side of the industry, promote their work, and manage their careers effectively. Here’s a breakdown…
Looking for new ways to fund your music projects? This guide to crowdfunding has all the info you need to get started. This guide explores how independent musicians can use crowdfunding to finance their projects. It highlights various crowdfunding platforms,…
If you’re ready to hit the road but don’t know where to start, this step-by-step guide will help you plan, organize, and execute a successful DIY tour. This guide from Vampr provides a comprehensive breakdown of how independent artists can…
Discovering your niche is one thing, learning how to leverage it is another. Find out how you can do that here, and reap the benefits. The article explores how independent artists can find and leverage their niche to build a…
The truth is, you’ve worked hard to get here. You do belong. No less than anyone else. You deserve all of this and more, and this post is here to help you remember that in times of doubt. The article…
Yes that’s right… As promised here is the second part of “100 Ways To Market Your Music” by the guys at the (unfortunately now defunct) independent music resource and community website Artistopia. Read “100 Tips To Market Your Music (Part 1)” 100 Tips…
Marketing your music online can be pretty tricky if you’re not sure what to do but this huge list of “100 Tips To Market Your Music” published by indie music resource site Artistopia (unfortunately now defunct) can certainly lay a solid foundation for any beginning…
Here’s a shocking statistic: Music streaming makes up 84 percent of music industry revenue in the US. In other words: the vast majority of people listen to music via streaming services like SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Music. This also means…