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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

Why Guitarists Need a Guitar Tablature Notebook

By Anitra Jay | September 18, 2022

I started out teaching myself to play guitar. I learned the basic chords like C, G, E, etc. I started writing music with those basic chords and my love for guitar playing blossomed. A few years later, I decided to expand my guitar playing skills by taking lessons with a guitar instructor. That’s when I […]

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What to Look for in a Vocal Coach

By Gretchen Greenfield | September 13, 2022

For this post, we welcome Guest Contributor – Gretchen Greenfield. Gretchen is a Vocal Coach and Artistic Consultant with Vocal Artists Management Services. She has an extensive background in classical singing and offers support to singers of all levels. For more information about Gretchen see her author bio below. For any vocalist, there surely is […]

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3 Proven Ways to Collect Email Addresses At Live Music Shows

By Anitra Jay | September 1, 2022

Live performances present one of the easiest ways to add supporters to your mailing list. The people listening and watching your show are seeing you in action. They will be most likely to support you long-term because there is nothing like an experience. The sights, the smell, the tastes, the feeling, and the sounds all […]

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A Mileage Logbook for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | August 22, 2022

If you’re a performing musician and find yourself on the road touring and traveling long distances between shows, this Mileage Logbook is for you. Keeping track of miles traveled while on the road as a musician helps prove vehicle usage and mileage. Additionally, a record of miles traveled over the course of a year can […]

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10 Quick and Easy Song Writing Prompts for Singer-Songwriters

By Anitra Jay | August 18, 2022

Getting your creative juices flowing can be difficult when you’re not inspired or motivated. When it comes to creative output, artists tend to experience times of abundance and times of drought. Unfortunately, those times of drought can last a little longer than we’d like. You could try to let yourself naturally come out of writer’s […]

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Here’s A Great Practice Journal for Musicians

By Anitra Jay | August 13, 2022

Journaling is helpful for many different aspects of life. Journaling is typically associated with writing down thoughts, keeping a diary, or tracking the daily/weekly progress of something.  Keeping a journal is a proven method to organize thoughts and make progress whether that is for self-reflection or developing a hobby. For musicians journaling can be a […]

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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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