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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

Artist Spotlight: Hayley Reardon, Addressing Social Tensions and Advocating Change with Music

By Anitra Jay | September 24, 2018

Save This month’s Artist Spotlight features Hayley Reardon, a young singer-songwriter with an old soul! With a voice that is distinctively rich and a contemplative sincerity in her songwriting, Reardon has far more in common with Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, and Tracy Chapman than many of today’s young pop singer/songwriters, boasting a lyrical and melodic […]

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Amazon Fire HD 8 Review

By Anitra Jay | September 17, 2018

I recently bought an Amazon Fire HD 8 because I needed to replace my old Samsung Tablet. I had the old tablet for about 4 years, but 2 years in, it started breaking down on me. It wouldn’t keep a charge and it was having a hard time charging itself when it was docked to […]

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How to Keep Your Audience Engaged – Live Performance Tips for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | September 10, 2018

Save Live performance is an art in itself. As a performer, being able to keep the attention of your audience is one of the hardest things to master. There are many tactics you can use to create engaging and memorable shows for your fans. Good stage banter is the main tactic that comes to mind. […]

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3 Books Musicians Should Read this Fall 2018

By Anitra Jay | September 3, 2018

Knowledge is power. Inspiration is fuel. As an independent artist, it is always good to polish, refresh, and learn. Encouraging stories can be quite inspirational. They give you just the right kick to spark a revolution in your own career.  Likewise, knowledge about how the business works, ideas on how to promote your music this […]

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Artist Feature: Jayna Jennings, Young Artist on a Full-Time Journey

By Anitra Jay | August 27, 2018

Save This month’s Artist Spotlight features Jayna Jennings, a young singer-songwriter from Atlanta. Only two percent of the population are redheads, and Jayna Jennings makes music as unique as her hair. Jayna welcomes you into her world with her emotive, moving, and relatable songwriting in her latest release Courtyards and Aviaries Pt. 1. Eight of […]

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3 Easy Steps To Establishing Your Musician Persona (Worksheet Included!)

By Clarence Charron | August 20, 2018

This guest post is written by Clarence Charron, a music industry writer, teacher, and late night show host who loves to talk about the business in bright and colourful ways. For more information about Clarence, see their bio below. As an independent artist in today’s digital age, clear branding is essential. The rise of technology […]

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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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