To be successful as an independent artist, you have to be able to grow. This might mean learning new skills and picking up new tricks, or it could mean shaking bad habits. Whatever it might be, we have to constantly be willing to take a hard look at ourselves and see where we need to […]
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Rob Schultz in Artist Features and Interviews, Booking, Fan Base, Finance, General Business, Interviews with the Experts, Promotions, Touring
The Top 10 Posts of 2019
2019 has come and gone. From various lawsuits, big industry executive switch-ups, and the ever-changing landscape of music streaming, the music industry at large had its fair share of woes. One thing continues to persevere through it all and that’s the power of independent music driven by wildly talented artists like you. In 2019 we […]
Anitra Jay in Booking, Fan Base, Finance, General Business, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube
The Musician’s 5 Week Challenge for a Profitable New Year
The guides and resources in this 5 week challenge combine together to walk you through (re)defining your goals, embracing your purpose, creating meaningful content to last you the entire year, getting organized, and earning more money in the process.
21 Insanely Practical Budgeting Tips for Musicians
#BudgetSmart Finances or lack thereof can be the downfall of any business. If you’re an independent musician trying to earn a living or even part-time income from your music, it’s uber important to keep track of your finances so that you can maximize your income and potentially make more money. We can all agree that […]
The Best Way to Generate Your Own Leads for Private Music Gigs | How to Get More Private Gigs
As an independent musician getting gigs is a prime source for earning money. There are all sorts of gigs you can get depending on your genre, but the best paying gigs by far are the private ones. These are gigs where you are hired to perform for guests at a private function such as weddings, […]
15 Online Platforms Musicians Can Use To Book Paid Gigs
As an independent artist, getting paid music gigs can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you don’t know where to look. There are countless online platforms to add your music to in order to get exposure, but which platforms are legitimate? Which platforms can you trust? There are some platforms whose business model lends for […]
Transform a Dead-End Pitch into a Winning One
How many people answer your inquiries? If the answer is not a lot, you might have some opportunity to make your pitch more effective. Whether you’re sending a booking pitch, hoping to get a feature, looking for a mentor, looking for sponsors, or just trying to connect with someone, any initial contact you make with […]
Use These Tricks to Book Follow-up Gigs at Every Show
Be sure to check out our FREE 4 Day How to Book [Profitable] Gigs e-Course. Whether you’re looking to start a career in music, just starting out, or a seasoned pro, this free 4 day e-course is full of great tips and information on how to make more money as an artist. Click Here to Enroll. I […]
The Art of Creating Your Own Opportunity
I recently wrote an article as a guest blogger on Pop of Colour about Maintaining a Steady Gigging Calendar Without Actually Having Gigs. If you haven’t already, go and check that article out. You’ll get some tips on how to keep a full schedule and diversify your gigs without having to depend on traditional booking […]
Do Not Take This Pay-to-Play Gig or Any Others Like It
I received this in my inbox today and I was infuriated!!! This is a classic example of a Pay-To-Play gig that independent artists should run far away from. Under some circumstances, this scenario might be acceptable such as if the headliner is a mainstream act, and the show will be at a BIG venue in […]
How to Avoid Being a Victim of the Switcharoo
Have you ever lost a recurring gig due to someone new taking over the position of the person who was responsible for booking you? I have a few times and it is the worst. I spend a lot of time cultivating relationships with my venue booking people but unfortunately that all becomes a waste when […]