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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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The Secret Weapon to Creating a Killer Electronic Press Kit
In today’s highly technological world, having an online presence is a must when it comes to booking gigs for the independent artist. An online presence lends overall credibility to the artist. What’s more, having all materials aggregated in one place makes it easier for potential venues, event planners, and talent buyers to review the materials and […]
10 Must Haves for your Artist Website
Your artist website is your conversation with the world. In most cases, this will be the first ever conversation you will have with a potential fan, event planner, media representative or talent buyer. Your website will help them decide whether to contact/engage with you, go to your show, or move on to the next artist. This is […]
How to Book House Concerts
It’s a beautiful evening! Everyone is having a great time. You are performing one of your favorite songs in front of the fireplace looking out into your audience of smiles and bopping heads as they sway to your tunes. There are about 30 people all together. They are engaging with you as you banter between […]
How to Get Your First Music Gig
You’ve got the nuances of your set list ironed out, practiced, and practiced. Now you are ready for your first music gig. Save My first gig was sort of a get together of my friends and family. We booked the clubroom in my apartment facility for the night, brought some refreshments, and invited every one […]
20 Engaging Content Ideas for Social Media
We’ve updated this post and created another post with 50 social media content ideas for when you’re drawing a blank. Check out the new post here. I’m always looking for things to post on my social media that are both interesting and engaging. I’ve tried many ideas and the list below are my favorites! In […]
8 Ways to Sell more Merchandise at Shows and Double Your Income
As an independent artist, you make your money through several different avenues. One of these avenues has a very high potential to almost double your earnings at live shows. It is why artists make the most money touring. They are making their money from ticket and merchandise sales. Venues like to take a cut from […]
