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 […]
Category: General Business
Join The Crafty Musician’s Member Community
There is strength in numbers! As an independent musician and creative entrepreneur, one of the best things you can do for yourself is join a network where you’ll get encouragement, support, advice, and learn from other like-minded professionals. I’m super excited to announce that The Crafty Musician Blog will now offer a way to connect, […]
4 Platforms for Musicians to Book House Concerts
Some of my most memorable gigs are house concerts. I’ll never forget this one time I did a house concert in Baltimore, MD. When I first walked into the house, the guests were lounging around and as I walked up to them to say hello, they said we’re your biggest fans. I had never met […]
Read this Before Applying to Concerts in Your Home
I’ll start off by saying, you probably will get rejected. At the time of this writing, their own website says that only 30% of first-time applicants get accepted. In fact, if you’re contemplating applying, you should probably read this first. When I first started doing music, I came across Concerts in Your Home. It’s a […]
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. […]
3 Publicity Tips to Get More Traction for Your Music
Getting traction for your music is the quickest way to gain new fans and exposure. But without the right tactics, that’s easier said than done. There are certain steps independent artists should take to gain traction the right way that will help build a music career with longevity. In this article, guest contributor, Maria Herrera […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Finance, General Business, Interviews with the Experts
How I Make $200+ A Month Voice Acting
Today we’d like to share an interview we did with Mella Barnes, a session singer/songwriter based in Nashville. Mella has been able to carve out a living for herself utilizing her voice, music, and other creative pursuits in unique ways. One of the things Mella does for income is Voice Acting. Voice acting is a […]
Email Marketing for Musicians: Develop and Monetize Your Email List
This is the second post in our Email Marketing for Musicians Series. In the last post, we talked about what makes a mailing list a musician’s best friend, how to set up your mailing list, and how to get your first 100 subscribers, and how to continue building your list. To review that post click […]
Anitra Jay in Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promote A Music Release, Promotions
11 Social Media Content Ideas to Promote a Single Before It’s Released
Get our full Marketing Plan and Content Bundle to release your next project like a Pro! It comes with a customizable marketing plan and 30 days of pre-written content including the press release, pitch letters, social media posts, video ideas, blog posts, and more. Learn more here. If you’re an independent artist, you are likely planning on dropping […]
Email Marketing for Musicians: Start and Grow a Loyal List of Followers
Email marketing is nothing new. It’s been around for a long time. Marketing and promoting your music via email is a direct way to connect with your fans, nurture relationships with them, and earn money in the process. Email marketing is superior to any other marketing tool available for musicians because of its flexibility, direct-to-fan […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Finance, General Business, Interviews with the Experts
New Podcast Aids Independent Musicians in the art of Making Money & Surviving
In the past, we’ve shared several podcasts dedicated to helping independent musicians be successful on their own covering a wide range of topics relating to being a DIY artist. Today, we’d like to share one of the newest podcasts for independent musicians to hit the market – Musicians Tip Jar! There are a handful of […]