Anitra Jay in Artist Blog, Brand Image, Fan Base, First time, General Business, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Websites
Being an independent artist is one of the most fulfilling things you can do for yourself. You get to create your own music, be artistic, and share what you create with others. You also get to make a huge positive impact on your fans, your friends, your networking circle, and anyone who ever listens to […]
You’ve created your artist website and it looks great, plus it’s full of awesome content thanks to your great music and videos. Now you just need people to discover and visit it. This is where SEO, or search engine optimization, comes into play. While this subject can get pretty technical, there are some fairly simple […]
Rob Schultz in Fan Base, First time, Gear Reviews, General Business, Home Recording Tips, Livestreaming, Promotions, Radio Air Play, Social Media/YouTube, Video Production, Websites
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a crazy year. Between the pandemic, civil unrest, and an extra-long election cycle, we’re all ready to move on to 2021. Meanwhile, all this uncertainty opened up the door for some great conversations here on The Crafty Musician, where we got to take a closer look […]
If you’re an artist or a band, we highly recommend a consistent blogging routine. Most DIY web hosts like Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, and WordPress include a blog feature with their websites, which makes setting one up extra easy. So why blog you ask? Besides allowing your fans to get to know you better and keep […]
In our recent post, 5 Passive Income Strategies for Musicians, we mentioned that one of the ways you can earn passive income is through blogging. Blogging is a great way to share your thoughts on a certain topic, build a community, enrich other people’s lives, and earn money in the process. One of the great […]
As I’m sure you know, making a living as a musician is not for the faint of heart. The income we earn from performing can be very unpredictable. The fact is, you can be making tons of money doing music but then one wild and crazy thing happens that puts you out of work and […]
For an artist, it can be hard to keep up with a blog hosted on your own website. There are many other things you can do that would seem more productive than writing a blog post. Additionally, sometimes you just don’t have anything to say. However, maintaining an active blog gives you an opportunity to […]
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 […]
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 […]
A website is a musician’s storefront, which if done right can help them stand out in the crowded marketplace that is today’s music industry. Web designer Ross Barber-Smith has dedicated his life to helping musicians shine as brightly as possible through his firm Electric Kiwi. For almost 10 years now he has worked with a […]
As an independent artist, getting paid music gigs can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you don’t know where to look. There are countless online platforms to add your music to in order to get exposure, but which platforms are legitimate? Which platforms can you trust? There are some platforms whose business model lends for […]
