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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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Before we get started, if you’re interested in starting a career as a singer/songwriter, check out our Free Guide – […]

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10 Blog Post Ideas for Musicians to Generate Website Traffic

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If you’re an artist or a band, we highly recommend a consistent blogging routine. Most DIY web hosts like Squarespace, […]

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In our recent post, 5 Passive Income Strategies for Musicians, we mentioned that one of the ways you can earn […]

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By Rob Schultz | June 24, 2020 | 2

Consistently adding videos to your youtube channel is the key to getting more views and ultimately gaining more fans. Besides […]

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10 Highly Effective Ways to Promote a Single Release Yourself

By Anitra Jay | June 17, 2020 | 8

Do you have a new song you’re about to release? Did you recently release a new song and are looking […]

10 highly effective ways showing you how to promote a single release that will help you customize a core strategy to place your music where it needs to be - in the listening ears of loving fans and prospective fans. via @thecraftymusician

Top 10 Must-Have Accessories for Your Home Studio

By Rob Schultz | June 11, 2020 | 2

It used to be that if you were going to record your music, the only way to do it was […]

Besides audio software, there are some other obvious things you need like a computer or laptop to run it, a desk or table to act as your workstation, and of course your instruments. Once you have your basic set-up, you can then build upon it. Here are 10 best accessories to build or improve your home studio. via @thecraftymusician

5 Best Books For Musicians To Read During Coronavirus

By Anitra Jay | June 3, 2020 | 2

Although economies are starting to open back up since the Coronavirus pandemic started, a lot of us are still at […]

If you’re looking for some inspiration, we’ve got a list of 5 books right here for musicians to read during the pandemic that can help you survive and thrive. via @thecraftymusician

Responding to Civil Unrest on Social Media: A Musician’s Guide

By Anitra Jay | June 2, 2020 | 3

George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed in police custody on May 25, 2020. This incident highlights a growing […]

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Artist Spotlight – Sherise D’souza On Letting Your Passions Lead To Your Purpose

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Sherise D’souza is a dynamic vocalist and songwriter based in Mumbai, India. She writes and performs songs in various genres […]

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Best Live Streaming Equipment for Musicians

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COVID-19, what can we say? It’s been the single most disastrous event for musicians across the planet. Live music shows […]

If you’re a musician hoping to do live streaming, here are a few key pieces of essential gear that you should have. In this article, we’ll list the best live streaming gear for musicians to look and sound their absolute best! 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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