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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.

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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

The Fool-Proof Guide To Filling Empty Tour Dates

By Anitra Jay | January 13, 2017

Before we get started, I’ve got a freebie. If you’re interested in planning a tour and don’t know where to start, download our free Tour Planning Checklist. It will give you a list of items you need to do to get your tour off to a great start. Click here to download the free Tour […]

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5 Benefits to Touring as an Independent Artist

By Anitra Jay | January 13, 2017

Before we get started, I’ve got a freebie. If you’re interested in planning a tour and don’t know where to start, download our free Tour Planning Checklist. It will give you a list of items you need to do to get your tour off to a great start. Click here to download the free Tour […]

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A Tour Planning Checklist for Touring Artists

By Anitra Jay | January 12, 2017

Here’s a great way to get your music tour off on the right start to earn a profit!

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A Sample Tour Budgeting Spreadsheet: Free Download

By Anitra Jay | January 11, 2017

If you’re new to touring, one of the many big questions you might have is how to turn a profit?  Some tours are investment tours. On some tours, you’re lucky enough to break even, while other tours can earn you lots and lots of money. It all depends on how you plan it, where you go, how […]

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How to Book a Music Tour With No Experience

By Anitra Jay | January 10, 2017

The first thing you need to do when planning a tour is to determine how much upfront money you can invest in your tour. Knowing what your budget is will determine where you go and how long you can stay on the road. For a lot of us independent artists, money is always a factor […]

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How to Get Constructive Feedback on Your Music

By Anitra Jay | January 5, 2017

As a singer/songwriter, you often create your art in a vacuum.  You write music and practice it alone. You spend time tweaking lyrics and adding chord changes to get it polished, then you wonder if it sounds good. A lot of times, no one else is there to critique your music but you. If you […]

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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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