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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.
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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.
What's Next?
Join Our Member Community and Get the Perks!
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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This is a guest post written by Caleb J. Murphy, from the blog Musician With a Day Job. Caleb writes about running a successful music career while still holding down a day job. For more information about Caleb, check out his bio below. Life is busy. I’m guessing your days consist of: But what if […]
Why Artists Should Have a Strong Visual Brand: An Intimate Conversation with Music Industry Graphic Designer Ryan Marter
Ryan Marter has been practicing graphic design professionally since 2015, when he founded his initial firm Multiple Graphic Design. A musician and producer himself, he quickly realized that musicians and bands typically have a hard time finding affordable, yet professional designs to help promote their music, so 2 years later he founded a spin-off company […]
Practice Facility Etiquette (Do’s and Don’ts)
This is a guest post written by Tyler Faison, Co-Owner of The Music Box of Dallas, TX, a band rehearsal facility providing space for bands and musicians to practice. For more information about Tyler and The Music Box, visit The Music Box website here. Using a professional rehearsal facility can be quite the luxury for […]
How I Became a Full-Time Singer/Songwriter
Before we get started, if you’re interested in starting a career as a singer/songwriter, check out our Free Guide – 8 Steps to Become a Successful Full-Time Singer/Songwriter. Download it here. My plan in life was never to be a musician. It was a dream I always carried around hidden under the surface. Growing up […]