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 […]
I’m always trying to figure out ways to earn more money with my music. One thing I’ve been mulling over lately in particular is how to get more tip money when performing live. A lot of patrons say they don’t carry cash money on them, so I created this sign to go on my merch […]
Disclaimer. I’m no lawyer or by any means the end all source for what’s legal and right for you. These are just my thoughts on the GDPR situation based on what I’ve read and understood up to this point. This is not legal advice. Proceed at your own comfort level. I’m sure by now you’ve […]
Your artist website is your online artist hub. It hosts all of your newest information regarding shows, videos, photos, promo materials, reviews, blog posts, and more. It is where people go online to learn more about you and your music. Your website is a benefit for fans and potential fans in that it provides the […]
Anitra Jay in Artist Features and Interviews, Fan Base, Finance, General Business, Interviews with the Experts, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Websites
01/25/2018 – I believe that the most successful are those who strive to be the greatest students. Armed with education and knowledge, you can do many powerful things. That’s why I make effort to spend about an hour or so per week to watch (or listen to) something meaningful, helpful, uplifting, or enlightening for my […]
Anitra Jay in Fan Base, Finance, Mailing List Tips & Tricks, Promotions, Social Media/YouTube, Websites
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Your bio is what everyone reads when they want to learn more about you. It’s where journalists and bloggers get material for their articles, and it’s how potential fans get to know you. You also use it to pitch yourself to venues, music sites, and other important opportunities. Needless to say, your artist bio is […]
I ended up on the first page of google’s search engine one day after writing a post for my music blog. I wrote the post with the intention of ranking for a particular set of key words. I was pleasantly surprised that it showed up at the top of search results soon after! Putting together a website is the […]
Promo videos are what sells you to a potential show attendee, a venue booker, a prospect, blogger, magazine editor, or a talent buyer. Anyone who presses the play button on your video is looking to see what kind of stage presence you have, what kind of energy you bring to your live performances, and basically […]
I visited CyberPR the other day and read their article, “Are You Guilty? – 4 Ways Indie Musicians Are Killing Social Media.” While reading their article, (which was actually a guest post written by my friends over at Middle TN Music), I found myself challenged about my use of Social Media. We as a collective community of musicians make a […]
In today’s highly technological world, having an online presence is a must when it comes to booking gigs for the independent artist. An online presence lends overall credibility to the artist. What’s more, having all materials aggregated in one place makes it easier for potential venues, event planners, and talent buyers to review the materials and […]
