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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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5 Ways to Book Paid Virtual Music Gigs

By Rob Schultz | November 18, 2020 | 2

As live in-person shows remain a rarity due to the pandemic for the time being, us musicians continue to search […]

5 Ways to Book Paid Virtual Music Gigs via @thecraftymusician

How to Get Media Attention for Your Music: 3 Easy Steps

By Anitra Jay | November 13, 2020 | 2

You’ve produced a great sounding single or EP and now it’s time to share it with the world. Sending your […]

How to Get Media Attention for Your Music: 3 Easy Steps via @thecraftymusician

15 Do’s and Don’t’s of Submitting Your Music for Radio Airplay

By Anitra Jay | November 11, 2020 | 6

One of the great things about being an independent musician is that you get to create music and share it […]

15 Do’s and Don’t’s of Submitting Your Music for Radio Airplay via @thecraftymusician

2022 Holiday Marketing Calendar Template for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | November 6, 2020 | 0

The holiday season is quickly approaching and there’s no reason why an independent musician can’t take full advantage of all […]

2022 Holiday Marketing Calendar Template for Musicians via @thecraftymusician

21 Holiday Marketing Ideas for Musicians

By Rob Schultz | November 5, 2020 | 2

Before we get started if you’d like help creating a custom marketing campaign for the holidays, check out our Holiday […]

21 Holiday Marketing Ideas for Musicians via @thecraftymusician

20 Well Known Christmas Songs You Can Cover Without Worrying About Copyrights

By Anitra Jay | October 28, 2020 | 10

Hey guys! Before you get started, we have a Holiday Marketing Guide for Musicians you can swipe for help customizing […]

20 Well Known Christmas Songs You Can Cover Without Worrying About Copyrights via @thecraftymusician

Has Coronavirus killed Live Music? What Venues are saying…

By Rob Schultz | October 22, 2020 | 2

As we all know, the coronavirus has brought live in-person music performances to a screeching halt in 2020. That has […]

Has Coronavirus killed Live Music? What Venues are saying… via @thecraftymusician

Seymore Duncan Woody Pickup Review

By Anitra Jay | October 14, 2020 | 2

I was doing a tour in Northwest Arkansas a few years ago, when the onboard tuner/pickup on my guitar just […]

Interested in adding some amplification to your acoustic guitar? Or maybe you need a back-up for the one you already have just in case something goes wrong? Check out this review of the Seymore Duncan Woody. via @thecraftymusician

How to Produce High-Quality Video on a Limited Budget

By Rob Schultz | October 8, 2020 | 0

Producing high-quality videos these days takes a little bit of thought and effort, but it doesn’t have to break the […]

How to Produce High-Quality Video on a Limited Budget via @thecraftymusician

Free Live Streaming Platforms For Musicians & Singers To Get Paid

By Melvin Wong | September 30, 2020 | 0

For today’s post, we welcome Melvin Wong Founder of LiveKrowd, an online platform to book streaming musicians. For more information […]

Free Live Streaming Platforms For Musicians & Singers To Get Paid via @thecraftymusician

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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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