Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, House Concerts, Promote A Music Release, Promotions
This webinar was sponsored by Pressed Fresh Collective a resource for musicians to access all the services a label would provide in an a la carte fashion. Work with or learn more about Pressed Fresh Collective here. Aired 10/25/2023. Check out our Webinar – How to Write a Press Release for a Song. In this […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promotions
We just wrapped up a very enlightening workshop about writing an artist bio that promotes intrigue and allure. In 2023, it’s not enough to write out your accolades and accomplishments, where you’re from, and what genres you perform and try to call that a bio. People are looking for something new and interesting that they […]
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 […]
Developing a strategy to promote your music online effectively might look different from one musician to the next. There are many different ways to promote music online. There are paid options, free options, and some in between. Choosing the right mix for you all depends on your brand and your business goals. Before starting any […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions
Live performances present one of the easiest ways to add supporters to your mailing list. The people listening and watching your show are seeing you in action. They will be most likely to support you long-term because there is nothing like an experience. The sights, the smell, the tastes, the feeling, and the sounds all […]
Below we’ve included information for 10 radio stations that are currently accepting music submissions from rap and hip-hop artists. If you are making rap or hip-hop music and would like to submit your music for radio airplay, these stations are a great start! Related: Internet radio offers a bright world of opportunity for independent artists. […]
Promoting your music is a massive enigma! There are a lot of options. One could argue that there are too many options! The problem is that it’s hard to know where to start and how to execute a strategy that works for you. That’s because every musician is unique and we all have different goals. […]
Starting a career in music can be a very daunting experience. Unless you’ve shadowed musicians or gone to school for music/business, you really have no tools at your disposal to launch a successful career. You’re just starting from scratch and winging it. The cool thing is…there’s absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. I started from scratch. […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Brand Image, Fan Base, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions, Radio Air Play, Social Media/YouTube
Promoting your music can be very stressful! There are so many things you can do to get exposure and generate a buzz for your music that it gets overwhelming. It’s an age-old problem. There are so many options that you’re somewhat paralyzed from making an actual decision. If you are stuck in this rut, here’s […]
The landscape of the music industry is quickly changing. Gone are the days of live in-person performances being a primary source for earning an income as a musician. These days you can earn a comfortable living doing music without ever having to step outside of your front door. Since the pandemic, live streaming has become […]
The musician’s mailing list is his/her key to direct marketing to their fanbase. Without this valuable tool, musicians are missing out on having direct access to their fans. This means you’re having to rely on social media and other third-party platforms to reach your fans. Unfortunately, these platforms carry strict guidelines, algorithms, and actual censorship […]
