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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

8 Ways to Eliminate Distractions and Stay Focused as an Independent Musician

By Anitra Jay | March 18, 2019

As an independent musician it is extremely difficult to stay focused and be productive. However, there are many things you can do to reduce the likelihood of becoming distracted while trying to complete day to day tasks your music career requires. Here are 8 ways to enhance your ability to focus and get more accomplished…

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Artist Spotlight: Cliffs + Caves on Defying the Boundaries of Cool

By Anitra Jay | March 1, 2019

Cliffs + Caves, an indie/folk mother-daughter duo (Lindsey and Claire Justice) based in Houston, TX, unabashedly share their deeply personal and relatable stories through songs that resonate with listeners of all generations. Their EP, Capsize, dynamically demonstrates their unique blend of indie-folk music created from intimate lyrics lilting intrinsically over smooth musical progressions.  Partnering with […]

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When PR Hacking Goes Wrong: What Musicians Can Learn from the Jussie Smollett Scandal

By Anitra Jay | February 24, 2019

The actor Jussie Smollett from Fox’s primetime drama series, Empire is in hot water. As of 2/21/2019, Smollett turned himself in to police custody for allegedly filing a false police report. On the police report, Smollett claims that he was attacked by two masked men who shouted ‘racial and homophobic slurs’ while pouring an unknown […]

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7 Tax Questions Every Musician Should Answer | Tax Tips for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | February 20, 2019

It’s tax season. Doing taxes is not the most exciting thing in the world, especially if you’re preparing them yourself. But if you plan your business with taxes in mind, you can maximize your deductions for a handsome tax return year after year. As an independent artist, you might consider yourself self-employed or you may […]

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Finance 101 for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | February 12, 2019

Being an independent artist is a job not for the faint at heart. It’s one thing to get on stage, put on a show and go home. It’s an entirely different beast to manage budgeting, advertise your services, promote a product, distribute a product, handle design and packaging, interact with customers, and run a business […]

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How to Make Money As A Musician Without Touring

By Anitra Jay | February 4, 2019

There are many ways to make money as a musician. In the old days, touring was the only successful way to earn a decent living for a musician. Not the case today. Today you can be a very successful musician without ever leaving your hometown. It all depends on how you build your business model. […]

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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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