In the past, we’ve shared several podcasts dedicated to helping independent musicians be successful on their own covering a wide range of topics relating to being a DIY artist. Today, we’d like to share one of the newest podcasts for independent musicians to hit the market – Musicians Tip Jar! There are a handful of […]
Author: Anitra Jay
Anitra Jay is an acoustic soul singer-songwriter based in Eureka Springs, AR. She tours regularly up and down the US from Vermont to Texas and everywhere in between. Her music is a sultry down to earth blend of soul, pop, and gospel. After being laid off from her job in 2007, Anitra decided to pursue a career in music. She took her educational experiences in Public Relations and her professional background in marketing and applied it full force to her music. She's found significant success in establishing a lasting fanbase using her special brand of marketing techniques which she shares freely with other artists. In addition to being a full-time performer, Anitra runs TheCraftyMusician.com, a blog for indie artists sharing actionable tips and advice on how to promote, develop, establish a fanbase, and more. Her passion is to inspire other musicians and build a community of like-minded independent artists to encourage and promote successful careers in the arts. She appeared on HGTV's Tiny House Hunters in May of 2017 to share her music story and her Tiny House Journey with the world. Join Anitra on YouTube where she shares weekly DIY tips and secrets to move your music career forward.
How to Find The Right Music Coach For You
These days it seems like everyone is a music guru and there are tons of resources and online coaches telling you what to do in your music career. It can be difficult to discern which music career coaches are high-quality coaches and which ones are just trying to make a dollar off of aspiring musicians. […]
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How To Be an Independent Artist with No Support
Being an independent artist is one of the most fulfilling things you can do for yourself. You get to create your own music, be artistic, and share what you create with others. You also get to make a huge positive impact on your fans, your friends, your networking circle, and anyone who ever listens to […]
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Untying from The System as an Independent Artist
I grew up in a traditional household. We were a middle-class family in America. Both of my parents had traditional 9-5 jobs and they both encouraged me to go to college, get a degree, and to “make it in this world.” That was the only way they thought I’d succeed. They instilled in me that […]
What We’ve Been Up To – A Couple Life Updates and More
Hey guys! This article is going to be a bit different than the rest of the posts you’ve seen so far on this blog. Today, we’re going to share some personal life updates, what we’ve been up to and where we see this blog going in the future. This past year has been one for […]
10 Best Cold and Allergy Remedies for Singers
Last year, I completely lost my voice. I was opening up my mouth trying to speak and no sounds came out. It was the first time something like that had happened and it totally freaked me out. I spoke with a doctor about it and it turns out I had a case of laryngitis. She […]
A 60-Day Holiday Content Plan for Musicians on Social Media
As a musician, our goal on social media is to engage our audience, get more exposure, and leverage our communities to come to shows, get involved, and earn more money in the process. We face the challenge to deliver high-quality and relevant content that will engage our audience, establish a loyal fanbase, and achieve our […]
How to Get Media Attention for Your Music: 3 Easy Steps
You’ve produced a great sounding single or EP and now it’s time to share it with the world. Sending your announcement out to your fans and posting about it on social media is one way to do it. But another obvious route is to get your music featured in the press. There are all sorts […]
15 Do’s and Don’t’s of Submitting Your Music for Radio Airplay
One of the great things about being an independent musician is that you get to create music and share it with the world. You can impact someone hundreds of miles away and not even know it. That’s the basic purpose of every creative professional and that’s what drives us to keep making music. However, making […]
2022 Holiday Marketing Calendar Template for Musicians
The holiday season is quickly approaching and there’s no reason why an independent musician can’t take full advantage of all the retail revenue that comes along with it. In fact, Statista concludes that Americans spend roughly $7 billion during the holiday season. Musicians have a lot to offer when it comes to the holidays such […]
20 Well Known Christmas Songs You Can Cover Without Worrying About Copyrights
Hey guys! Before you get started, we have a Holiday Marketing Guide for Musicians you can swipe for help customizing and organizing your Holiday Marketing Campaign. CLICK HERE to get it. In the age of virtual shows and live streaming, a lot of us musicians have more than likely become increasingly aware of the little […]
