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How to Monetize Your Music for the Holidays

Holiday season is upon us and it's time to take advantage of the spending frenzy by positioning your music and brand to earn money. In this next workshop we will talk about how to make money with your music even if you don't have holiday music to offer.

10 Effective Strategies to Grow a Fanbase on Social Media for Your Music

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media requires a strategic approach and a deep understanding of how to effectively engage and captivate audiences. In this blog post, we’ll explore ten proven strategies that musicians can implement to cultivate a loyal fanbase for their music on social media.

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Promote My Music

Promoting your music to the right audience effectively is important. Click here for resources and tools to help you get your music out there, gain the exposure you need and promote your gigs.

Book a Profitable Tour

Touring can be incredible for independent musicians. It helps you enlarge your fanbase, see the rest of the world, and make a lot of money. However, some artists just starting out have no idea how to turn a profit when touring. If that's you, check out these helpful resources that will show you tips and tricks when it comes to planning a profitable tour.

Make My Music Profitable

Your music business will not do well if you don't operate your finances properly. Click here for resources to help you get control of your finances and start turning a profit with your music.

Sharpen My Business Skills

Let's face it, we don't all have the business mindset when it comes to music. We like to play our instruments, put on a show and go home. However, there's an entire world of knowledge that you can take advantage of when it comes to making your music business a success. Click here to see where you might be able to sharpen your entrepreneurial engines.

Grow My Mailing List

A mailing list is the #1 tool you have to sell your music, build your team, and establish a support base. You can not afford to neglect this one tool. Here are resources on how to grow your mailing list.

Book Gigs

Play out and play out often! The one thing you need as a performing artist is gigs! Gigs can help you gain fans and make money! If you're looking for help booking gigs, you've come to the right place! Check out these articles and free resources which give you everything you need to know about booking gigs.

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Holiday season is upon us and it's time to take advantage of the spending frenzy by positioning your music and brand to earn money. In this next workshop we will talk about how to make money with your music even if you don't have holiday music to offer.
In this workshop, we'll discuss the purpose of a press pack and how musicians can use it to gain more exposure. • Learn about the purpose of press packs • Learn what goes into press packs • Learn how to create a press pack of your own
In this workshop, we'll outline how to promote your upcoming release including all the promotional materials you will need, how to strategize a custom content plan for your mailing list and social media, generate buzz, promo outreach, and more.

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