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How to Succeed and Grow Your Career in the Modern Music Industry

The music industry has never been more open or more confusing. According to the Promo.ly article Music Industry Guide: How to Succeed and Grow Your Career, music artists today have access to tools and platforms that would have been unimaginable twenty years ago. You can write, record, release, promote, and monetise your music from a […]

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Success in the Music Business: The Non-Musical Skills You Can’t Afford to Ignore

When I first started out in the music business, like many wide-eyed hopefuls, I thought it was all about the music. Write a killer song, play a great show, record an awesome track—and success will surely follow, right? Well… not quite. What I discovered early on (and what I keep rediscovering even now) is that […]

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Why Building a Music Career Is Hard Work—And Exactly Why It’s Worth It

“Creating, building, developing and maintaining a music career is hard work. That’s why it’s worth doing.” If you’ve been in the music game for any length of time, you know this quote doesn’t pull any punches. A career in music isn’t built on talent alone—it’s built on persistence, grit, and an unwavering commitment to the […]

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How to Maximize Earnings in the Gig Economy as a Performing Musician

Learn how to make your music career financially rewarding with practical tips on budgeting, networking, and diversifying income streams in the gig economy. In today’s gig economy, performing musicians face unique challenges in maximizing their earnings. The article “How to Maximize Earnings in the Gig Economy as a Performing Musician” on Hypebot offers essential strategies […]