There are three types of artists. There are those who are stubborn. They refuse to change, even in the face of rapid technological advancement. They don’t purchase ads. They don’t tweak their live show. They’re determined to blaze a trail whether it kills their career or not. Then are those who are extremely adaptive, and…
Street performing appeals to musicians for a variety of reasons. It’s fun, it can be a good way to gain some live performance experience, build your following, maybe even earn a few tips while you’re at it. But there typically are some guidelines, rules, and regulations you need to be aware of, subject to your…
If you want to release an album that will blow your fan’s socks off, you need to do more than just hype it up. The problem with hype is that it always dies down at some point. And, after the fog of rah-rah is clear, there’s a good chance nobody will even care. If the…
“How do I get people out to my shows when even my family members don’t want to come?”, lamented a fellow musician on Facebook earlier this year. Fair question. After all, who loves you more than your parents, relatives, or siblings, right? If they aren’t your top supporters, who will be? Truth be told, this…
Many musicians live for the road and the stage. There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of bringing your music to your fans, live and in-person. Once the initial excitement wears off, performing might feel like a bit of a grind. Audiences may not respond to your music. Gig revenue might be low or non-existent. Venues…
There are many approaches to songwriting these days. Some musicians like to crank out as many tunes as they possibly can to create more opportunities for themselves. Others like to take their time and put out quality music every time they release something new. And many others lie somewhere in the balance of this spectrum…
If you feel like a 360 deal is the logical next step for your career, you probably aren’t alone in thinking that. It turned out to be a great career move for some bands like Paramore. So, if you know it’s something you want to do, how do you go about getting offered a 360…
Artists are offered a variety of deals and opportunities every single day. Unfortunately, there are plenty of legitimate looking businesses that simply prey on artists and their desire to become ultra-successful. Plus, email spam is commonplace in virtually everyone’s inbox unless you have amazing filters. Watch out for those just trying to get into your…
Marketing isn’t necessarily easy. But anyone who says it isn’t fun is lying to you. You get to experiment, apply your creativity, and gain more exposure for your art. Seriously, what could be more fun? Though there are many ways to promote your music, sticking to the following proven methods will help you cut through…
When it comes to submitting your music to radio, there are variables you can control and those you can’t. What you can control is the number of mailouts you send, how you package up your materials, whether you follow up with station directors, programmers, or DJs, and how consistent you are in your career activities….
So, you’ve decided to be an “at home” musician. While no musician should ever be locked in a room for eternity (unless they absolutely have no choice), there are many reasons why you might want to pursue a career from home. Your mobility might be limited (because of your body or the lack of a…
Today, music is available in abundance. There simply is no shortage, and access isn’t a problem either. People can listen to their favorite music, to their heart’s content, either for free or for a low monthly fee. And while your geographical location can factor into your viability as an artist, the world is a much…
There’s a good chance you’re hooked on social media already. But if not, what I’m about to share with you might be news to you. What is social media? It’s like a loud, online party that everyone’s invited to. You can share your thoughts. You can repost someone else’s thoughts. You can like and comment…
You’ve probably heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There is certainly some truth to that statement, and if you have yet to find this out for yourself, trust me when I say you will crush on someone unexpected down the line. But what about the music business? Musicians can’t just be…
Have you ever thought about getting your music featured in TV and films? Do you wish you could get your music into the hands of decision makers at labels? Then placement and licensing opportunities are exactly what you’ve been looking for. But where do you get started, and who do you pitch to? What are…