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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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Check Out Our Latest Posts
How To Create a Winning Promo Video
Save Promo videos are what sells you to a potential show attendee, a venue booker, a prospect, blogger, magazine editor, or a talent buyer. Anyone who presses the play button on your video is looking to see what kind of stage presence you have, what kind of energy you bring to your live performances, and […]
How You’re Using Social Media Wrong and the 5 Point Fix/Challenge
I visited CyberPR the other day and read their article, “Are You Guilty? – 4 Ways Indie Musicians Are Killing Social Media.” While reading their article, (which was actually a guest post written by my friends over at Middle TN Music), I found myself challenged about my use of Social Media. We as a collective community of musicians make a […]
Expand Your Fan Base by 100% with a Niche Market
The world wide web has been integral in shifting the balance of power in the music industry from record executives and talent scouts to you, the independent artist. Now you can sell your music and communicate directly to your fans or potential fans without having to go through a middle man. The power is in your […]
5 Easy Side Hustle Ideas for Musicians
Let’s face it, as an independent artist, achieving sufficient, steady and reliable income is a challenge. Music is seasonal, gigs are sporadic, and there’s minimal stability. Even as a full-time musician, there are still periods of low cash flow because performance opportunities tend to ebb and flow. According to ASU Alumni Association, it was estimated back […]
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 […]