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Empowering Musicians to Build Sustainable Careers Without the Help of a Record Label.

We're glad you joined our community! We are a DIY community for independent artists. There are lots of resources available to learn an instrument, but there are fewer resources available for artists to hone their business skills. That's why we mainly focus on the business behind being a musician. We offer free resources that can help artists make their music profitable. We also offer a number of courses, books, and programs to help artists advance their careers.

Level Up Your Instagram Game! Join the...

Would you like to increase your Instagram followers?

Join the Instaboost Challenge for Musicians and elevate your Instagram strategy.

Here's what we'll cover:

• Create scroll-stopping content
• Learn how not to get burned out with posting
• Create Reels, Stories, and Posts in a way that feels natural (not forced)
• Boost engagement and build a genuine community
• Stay motivated with weekly check-ins
• Earn weekly prizes

We focus on a 5-Fold Business Strategy for Musicians

Artist Development
Building your brand and identity to stand out, make an impression, and attract loyal followers. Read more.

Booking
Whether it's tour gigs or local gigs, we help you find the right gigs that are fulfilling and bring in money. Read more.

Fanbase Development
Identify your ideal fans, and find ways to reach and engage them. Read more.

Marketing/PR
Promoting your music is a must! We help you find effective ways to market and promote your music to get the exposure your music deserves. Read more.

Finances
Running a music business is about more than creating melody. It's about earning money, and maintaining financial health for your business. We provide tools to budget, plan, and take control of your music business finances. Read more.

Join Our Member Community and Get the Perks!

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Members get access to templates, exclusive content and priority access to new premium courses and other resources. Members also can take advantage of free ad space on the blog as well as our other platforms to promote their services and projects. In addition, all members can take 50% off One-on-One Strategy Sessions with Anitra.

For even more value, take a look at higher-level memberships, where you'll get free access to premium tools like the Online Radio Directory and our Artist Development Course.

Memberships start at just $5/month and you can cancel anytime.

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Plus, join our Private Group on Facebook and Take Advantage of our Monthly Biz Tips Clinic.

Check Out Our Latest Posts

11 Social Media Content Ideas to Promote a Single Before It’s Released

By Anitra Jay | March 24, 2021

Get our full Marketing Plan and Content Bundle to release your next project like a Pro! It comes with a customizable marketing plan and 30 days of pre-written content including the press release, pitch letters, social media posts, video ideas, blog posts, and more. Learn more here. If you’re an independent artist, you are likely planning on dropping […]

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Email Marketing for Musicians: Start and Grow a Loyal List of Followers

By Anitra Jay | March 10, 2021

Email marketing is nothing new. It’s been around for a long time. Marketing and promoting your music via email is a direct way to connect with your fans, nurture relationships with them, and earn money in the process. Email marketing is superior to any other marketing tool available for musicians because of its flexibility, direct-to-fan […]

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New Podcast Aids Independent Musicians in the art of Making Money & Surviving

By Anitra Jay | March 3, 2021

In the past, we’ve shared several podcasts dedicated to helping independent musicians be successful on their own covering a wide range of topics relating to being a DIY artist. Today, we’d like to share one of the newest podcasts for independent musicians to hit the market – Musicians Tip Jar! There are a handful of […]

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12 Books That Will Teach You How To Write Songs

By Rob Schultz | February 24, 2021

Writing songs is like anything else, it takes practice. There are also all kinds of principles and techniques that can be followed to improve your process and song quality. Below are 12 books that we recommend to improve and grow as a songwriter. 1. How to Write a Hit Song By Molly-Ann Leiken Initially published […]

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How to Find The Right Music Coach For You

By Anitra Jay | February 17, 2021

These days it seems like everyone is a music guru and there are tons of resources and online coaches telling you what to do in your music career.  It can be difficult to discern which music career coaches are high-quality coaches and which ones are just trying to make a dollar off of aspiring musicians. […]

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Add These 12 Music Career Hacking Podcasts to Your Playlist

By Rob Schultz | February 11, 2021

We, independent musicians, are constantly trying to learn more about the music business. We buy books, we read blogs, and we tap into others we know who are doing it too. Another great way to get educated on industry and find inspiration is through podcasts. Luckily for us, there are a lot of great podcasts […]

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Watch Our Latest Videos

In this video, I walk you through a calm, grounded way to choose one clear focus for the next 90 days — without hustle, pressure, or needing to have everything figured out.
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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