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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

A 60-Day Holiday Content Plan for Musicians on Social Media

By Anitra Jay | November 25, 2020

As a musician, our goal on social media is to engage our audience, get more exposure, and leverage our communities to come to shows, get involved, and earn more money in the process. We face the challenge to deliver high-quality and relevant content that will engage our audience, establish a loyal fanbase, and achieve our […]

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5 Ways to Book Paid Virtual Music Gigs

By Rob Schultz | November 18, 2020

As live in-person shows remain a rarity due to the pandemic for the time being, us musicians continue to search for the best ways to get paid gigs in this virtual world. There are actually lots of opportunities to get paid from your live-streaming performances and several ways to go about setting these shows up. […]

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

By Anitra Jay | November 13, 2020

You’ve produced a great sounding single or EP and now it’s time to share it with the world. Sending your announcement out to your fans and posting about it on social media is one way to do it. But another obvious route is to get your music featured in the press. There are all sorts […]

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

By Anitra Jay | November 11, 2020

One of the great things about being an independent musician is that you get to create music and share it with the world. You can impact someone hundreds of miles away and not even know it. That’s the basic purpose of every creative professional and that’s what drives us to keep making music. However, making […]

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2022 Holiday Marketing Calendar Template for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | November 6, 2020

The holiday season is quickly approaching and there’s no reason why an independent musician can’t take full advantage of all the retail revenue that comes along with it. In fact, Statista concludes that Americans spend roughly $7 billion during the holiday season. Musicians have a lot to offer when it comes to the holidays such […]

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21 Holiday Marketing Ideas for Musicians

By Rob Schultz | November 5, 2020

Before we get started if you’d like help creating a custom marketing campaign for the holidays, check out our Holiday Marketing Calendar. It includes all the important holidays for the season, a calendar and to-do journal for important tasks, and a list of marketing ideas you can use now. Click Here to download the free […]

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Watch Our Latest Videos

In this video, we’re breaking down how to respond when someone asks you to perform for free, and how to shift that conversation so it actually works in your favor.
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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