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 […]
Category: Fan Base
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions
3 Proven Ways to Collect Email Addresses At Live Music Shows
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 […]
10 Radio Stations That Accept Rap and Hip-Hop Music Submissions
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. […]
How to Attract Loyal Fans to Your Music
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. […]
How to Start a Music Career With No Money
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
15 Practical Ways to Promote Your Music Online for Free
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 […]
8 Tips to Build an Audience for Your Live Stream Music Shows
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 […]
5 Tricks That Convert Visitors to Subscribers on Your Musician Website
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 […]
Music Business Guide: 4 Critical Business Elements Every Musician Should Address
Doing music is about way more than just playing a few tunes and melodies. There are so many hats a musician has to wear to keep business moving in the right direction, it could make your head spin. Being in business for yourself creates its own set of challenges, but it’s incredibly rewarding if you […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, First time, General Business, Live Performance Tips, Promotions, Uncategorized
How to Boost Your Confidence as an Independent Musician
Being a creative professional takes a huge amount of vulnerability and humility. Being brave enough to share your inner creative dialogue in a public space is what sets us apart from a typical person. We don’t tend to fall in line with the “accepted narratives” of society. We tend to develop our own theories and […]
Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, General Business, Promote A Music Release, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Video Production
4 Easy Videos You Can Do to Promote Your Upcoming Music Release
Promoting an upcoming Single or EP can be a daunting task. As an independent musician, you’re naturally geared to creating art. However, handling the business side of being a musician may not be so second nature. Some of us may even have an aversion to marketing and promoting our music because it can feel icky. […]