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"While it has brought on disastrous effects, the pandemic has also created so many new opportunities for musicians - live streaming, merchandise, passive income, etc. It's all in how you look at things."
Anitra Jay - Editor, The Crafty Musician Blog
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The arts scene has been severely impacted by COVID-19. If you've sustained a loss of income or financial loss, check out the resources below. Please come back as we will be adding to this list on a regular basis.
Small Business Administration Loans
In the US, the SBA has created low-interest Disaster Assistance loans for freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Our Latest Pandemic-Related Posts for Musicians
30 Days of Instagram Posts for Musicians During COVID-19
We have a confession to make. As much as we believe in the power of social media as a tool for musicians and as hard as we try to utilize it to the best of our abilities, there’s one platform in particular that we’ve neglected up to now. That would be Instagram. It shouldn’t be […]
A 30-Day Content Calendar for Musicians During COVID-19
Gigs are few and far between. Venues have been shut down and we’re all pretty much stuck at home. As independent musicians, we are naturally heavily engaged in our online communities ranging from social media to live streaming platforms. But when we stop gigging, stop going out, and stop life as we know it, the […]
5 Best Books For Musicians To Read During Coronavirus
Although economies are starting to open back up since the Coronavirus pandemic started, a lot of us are still at home waiting to see how things are going to shape up. For musicians, the wait might be even longer as concert venues will be some of the last to open back up in any normal […]
Musicians vs. COVID-19: How 10 Musicians Are Coping
It’s been two months now since COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic. Since then just about everyone around the world has been affected by it in some way. Today we’re going to look at how it has specifically affected the lives and careers of 10 independent musicians, how they’ve been able to move forward […]
5 Passive Income Strategies for Musicians
As I’m sure you know, making a living as a musician is not for the faint of heart. The income we earn from performing can be very unpredictable. The fact is, you can be making tons of money doing music but then one wild and crazy thing happens that puts you out of work and […]
6 Ways Musicians Can Make Money during the Coronavirus Crisis
First and foremost, we hope that all of you and your loved ones are safe and doing well during this global crisis. Normally we would be sharing tips on how to start or boost your careers as independent musicians, and while we plan to continue doing that, we wanted to hit pause this week to […]
30 Career Advancing Things Musicians Can Do During The Coronavirus Shutdown
We’re in the middle of ‘the great shutdown of 2020’ as some are calling it. We’ve all been advised to stay at home as much as possible and not to gather in groups larger than 10 people. Unfortunately for us musicians, this means most venues are canceling shows until further notice. While we don’t know […]
The Musician’s Guide to Selling Merchandise With No Inventory
One of the biggest roadblocks keeping musicians from selling lots of merchandise is having to pre-purchase the items and hold them as inventory. Having a variety of items such as t-shirts, posters, stickers, and gifts on hand and readily available to sell at shows and through online stores takes a lot of time and money […]
Our Latest Pandemic-Related Videos for Musicians
A candid conversation about what you can do to still engage with your fans and earn money during the pandemic.
Not sure what there is to say on social media during the pandemic? Don't worry! There is still plenty to say and we'll show you the trick to staying active and engaged right here...
Feeling underwhelmed after the shutdown? Here are a few, or 30, things you can do to advance your career in the meantime.
The pandemic is still going strong, but nothing lasts forever. Here's a look ahead at how current events might negatively impact the live music landscape, and what you can do to combat it.
Do you have a pandemic proof income? Here are 5 passive income strategies that can help you earn money even during a pandemic.
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