Releasing music is one of the most vulnerable parts of being an artist. You spend weeks — sometimes months — creating something meaningful. You refine it. You perfect it. You imagine how it will feel when people hear it. You picture strangers discovering it. Sharing it. Loving it. You allow yourself to hope that this […]
Category: Encouragement for Musicians
Make Your Visual Branding Attract Your Ideal Music Fans
Take Inventory and Create a Clear Path Forward Visual branding is a consistent, simplified way of communicating the look and feel of your music — so people can quickly understand who you are and what kind of experience you offer. When your visuals work together, they create context. They help someone recognize your work, feel […]
Why Most Musicians Feel Stuck (And Why the Solution Isn’t More Hustle)
If you’re a musician who feels stuck, scattered, or unsure what to focus on next, you’re not alone. And more importantly — you’re probably not failing. Most musicians don’t feel stuck because they aren’t working hard enough. They feel stuck because they’re trying to move in too many directions at once, without a clear sense […]
10 Things You Need to Start a Singer-Songwriter Career
Starting a career as a singer-songwriter is one of the most satisfying things you can do for yourself because you are pursuing an opportunity to follow your passion. There are a lot of options to choose from on which route to go as far as branding and how to market yourself and what types of […]
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Book Recommendation List for Musicians to Build a Music Career
Here at The Crafty Musician, we believe that every entrepreneur in music has the ability to achieve their goals without the help of a record label. A lot of the tools, resources, and ideas to build a music career you’ll find on this blog are DIY-natured; meaning that you can do it yourself and be […]
Why Guitarists Need a Guitar Tablature Notebook
I started out teaching myself to play guitar. I learned the basic chords like C, G, E, etc. I started writing music with those basic chords and my love for guitar playing blossomed. A few years later, I decided to expand my guitar playing skills by taking lessons with a guitar instructor. That’s when I […]
10 Quick and Easy Song Writing Prompts for Singer-Songwriters
Getting your creative juices flowing can be difficult when you’re not inspired or motivated. When it comes to creative output, artists tend to experience times of abundance and times of drought. Unfortunately, those times of drought can last a little longer than we’d like. You could try to let yourself naturally come out of writer’s […]
Here’s A Great Practice Journal for Musicians
Journaling is helpful for many different aspects of life. Journaling is typically associated with writing down thoughts, keeping a diary, or tracking the daily/weekly progress of something. Keeping a journal is a proven method to organize thoughts and make progress whether that is for self-reflection or developing a hobby. For musicians journaling can be a […]
A Simple Trick to Stay Motivated in Your Music Career
Every artist goes through times of difficulty and discouragement. It’s inevitable. As long as you are living, you will experience ups and downs. Being an independent artist has its own set of trials. But, if you keep pushing, you will eventually find your way. The indie side of the music industry works best when focused […]