It used to be that if you were going to record your music, the only way to do it was to hire an engineer and rent out a studio by the hour. While that is still an option to consider, especially if you want the highest quality output, by no means is it your only […]
Category: First time
How to Create a Music Website for Less than $4 a Month
Are you a thriving musician or artist and ready to establish an official online presence? Would you like to start your own music website affordably? In the past, web design was an expensive undertaking that required special skills and HTML coding knowledge. Today, designing your own website is a quick and fairly painless process that […]
My Honest Review of EveryPlate from a Working Musician’s Perspective
One of my goals this year is to make life easier. With each passing day, it feels like life gets busier and busier. It’s been very difficult to maintain work and responsibilities while trying to balance a social life at the same time. As an independent musician, my days are filled with marketing, promoting music, […]
10 Powerful and Free WordPress Themes for Musicians
Building and maintaining a website is one of the most important things you can do for your business as a musician. Your website is the information hub for your empire. It works 24/7 to engage, educate, and inform viewers. It also has the vital job of converting visitors into subscribers, convincing prospects to hire you […]
How to Create a Music Website for Free
Having your own website is a great way to communicate your message in a way that demonstrates your style. For a musician, your website is the hub for all of your information. It’s where you keep track of your accolades, bio, pictures, blog, and music. It’s where people come to learn more about you. For […]
Artist Spotlight: Tara Anne, Addressing Self-Doubt, Trauma, and Other Music Career Obstacles
This month’s Artist Spotlight features Tara Anne, singer-songwriter based in Seattle. With her breathy tones, soulful harmonies and vibrant outlook on life, Tara Anne believes that music is the key to feeling each emotion to it’s highest potential. She’s been a life long musician who only recently decided to take a chance on herself. Her […]
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 […]
Amazon Fire HD 8 Review
I recently bought an Amazon Fire HD 8 because I needed to replace my old Samsung Tablet. I had the old tablet for about 4 years, but 2 years in, it started breaking down on me. It wouldn’t keep a charge and it was having a hard time charging itself when it was docked to […]
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 […]
8 Steps to Become a Successful Full-Time Singer-Songwriter
Before we get started, you can download this guide in a checklist format for easy reference. Click here to download our FREE 8 Steps to Become a Full-Time Singer/Songwriter Checklist. Becoming a singer/songwriter is quite the fulfilling journey. You get to work a job that’s inspiring to yourself and to others. You get to fulfill […]
Advice I Would Give My Younger Artist Self
As an independent artist, your career in music is one where you take others alongside you and sometimes, many times, you walk alone. You must walk alone many times because your career is your own responsibility. If you don’t invest in yourself, take necessary risks, and make bold moves, you’ll just be stuck. Your fans […]