A big part of maintaining a steady music career or hobby is consistent practice. Frequently practicing is ideal because it helps sustain muscle memory, improve skill and confidence, and retain information. For musicians, it’s especially important to continue building mastery in technique, style, and showmanship for the sake of your career, your fanbase, and most […]
Category: Live Performance Tips
What to Look for in a Vocal Coach
For this post, we welcome Guest Contributor – Gretchen Greenfield. Gretchen is a Vocal Coach and Artistic Consultant with Vocal Artists Management Services. She has an extensive background in classical singing and offers support to singers of all levels. For more information about Gretchen see her author bio below. For any vocalist, there surely is […]
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 […]
Here’s A Great Practice Journal for Musicians
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 […]
15 Positive Ways Musicians Can Improve Their Chance of Getting Gigs
For this post, we welcome Guest Contributor, Dipanshu Mphapatra; self-taught guitarist who has played over 100 live performance gigs and counting. Dipanshu runs music-industry blog – Pick Up The Guitar. For more information about Dipanshu, see his full bio below. It’s no surprise that the music industry is one of the most competitive industries to […]
7 Ways to Find Music Gigs Near You
Finding local gigs near you is not easy. It’d be great if simply putting your music on the internet was enough to get the gigs you need. But to accomplish your gigging goals, it takes more than that. You have to be proactive. The best way to get local gigs for yourself is to put […]
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 […]
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 […]
Add These 12 Music Career Hacking Podcasts to Your Playlist
We, independent musicians, are constantly trying to learn more about the music business. We buy books, we read blogs, and we tap into others we know who are doing it too. Another great way to get educated on industry and find inspiration is through podcasts. Luckily for us, there are a lot of great podcasts […]
10 Best Cold and Allergy Remedies for Singers
Last year, I completely lost my voice. I was opening up my mouth trying to speak and no sounds came out. It was the first time something like that had happened and it totally freaked me out. I spoke with a doctor about it and it turns out I had a case of laryngitis. She […]
20 Well Known Christmas Songs You Can Cover Without Worrying About Copyrights
Hey guys! Before you get started, we have a Holiday Marketing Guide for Musicians you can swipe for help customizing and organizing your Holiday Marketing Campaign. CLICK HERE to get it. In the age of virtual shows and live streaming, a lot of us musicians have more than likely become increasingly aware of the little […]