Guitar is an extremely fun instrument. I taught myself to play when I was around 12 or 13, and have kept it as a second instrument ever since. While I definitely put work into keyboards, I have a special for guitar. There is nothing like the feeling of an acoustic guitar resonating against […]
How To Book Gigs For Yourself As An Independent Solo Artist Or Band
Boing gigs is one of most time-consuming non-musical activities artists engage in. It takes a long time to craft set lists that are ready to play, it takes a long time to develop promotional materials, and then the process of boing gigs can require a lot of time too. Between researching and seeking out opportunities, […]
How To Get Music Gigs At Restaurants
Playing gigs at restaurants is yet another way musicians and artists can make extra money with their musical abilities. I started playing lounge piano type gigs when I was 17, and still do it today. It supplemented my income while I was in university, and it supplemented my diet as well – I always work […]
How To Become A Private Music Teacher And Start Teaching Lessons From Home [Without A Degree]
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Becoming a private music teacher is a very common way for musicians in all walks of life to make a living, or to simply make a little bit of extra money on the side. There are many benefits associated with teaching privately. You can make your own hours – often teachers will work as little […]
How To Find Sponsors For Your Music Event
Finding sponsors for your music event is both essential and challenging. It’s not easy to ask businesses or individuals to part with their hard-earned money – even if it is for a genuine advertising opportunity. But sponsors are essential in providing cash flow for an event that doesn’t make money until you start selling tickets. […]
How To Teach Music Lessons Via Skype
Teaching music lessons via , FaceTime, and Google Hangouts has become increasingly popular in the digital age. It’s convenient for student and teacher alike. Teachers can teach out of the comfort of their own home. They can control exactly how long the lessons last and they don’t need to spend time and resources getting to […]
How Musicians Can Use Affiliate Products To Make Money From Their Music Career
Musicians, like many entrepreneurs, are always loing for passive income streams. Passive income is income that you earn without actively working for it, often on a product that to work on the front end, but then earns money on the back end without your constant involvement. Many artists already have passive income, when you think […]
9 Best Travel Guitars 2018, We Compare & Show You What To Look For
Travel guitars are awesome. They’re small. They can be carry-on luggage. You can take them anywhere, so you can write and practice wherever you go. The problem is that a lot of them are just terrible in terms of quality. They play poorly, their sound is thin and tinny, and they can even be awkward […]
How To Make Money From Gigs, The Various Monetization Methods
Gigging is the most common way musicians make money, and it’s been this way since the dawn of time. People hearing live music, and musicians playing it. It’s a match made in heaven! That said, in today’s economy, it’s getting harder and harder to make money gigging. The simple fact is: musicians aren’t […]
How To Market Your Guitar Lessons & Gain More Students
Teaching music lessons is an awesome way to supplement or provide yourself with an income as a musician. Whether you’re teaching for the of teaching, or teaching to supplement the income you make from gigging/pursuing an original project, there’s no question it’s a great way to make extra money. The market for guitar lessons […]
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