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 […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Blog, Book Reviews, Encouragement for Musicians, Finance, First time, General Business
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
