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….
My home studio is my happy place. It’s far from perfect and I’m kind of addicted to making upgrades (both aesthetic and practical) but it’s where I call home for most of the day. I’ve had a home studio for most of my life. It started out as my bedroom in my parent’s house, and…
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…
With the rise of music blogging, it’s easier than ever for artists to be their own publicists. And I think you should try your best to be your own publicist whenever you get the chance! It’s cheaper, and nobody cares more about your music than you do. The problem is, everyone can do it, and…
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…
For many artists, booking agents are a logical first or second team member to bring on board. Playing live is a huge part of how most artists earn an income, build a fan base, and gain press coverage. When you start booking your own shows, you’ll quickly realize how difficult and time consuming it can…
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…
There was a time when every musician had a blog. Even five or six years ago blogging was the vogue form of music marketing. Lately however, I’ve been noticing that fewer musicians are doing it. There are a few reasons for this – I think many musicians who felt forced to do it but never…
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…
Video content is the name of the game in 2017, but creating it can be exhausting, time-intensive, and financially draining. Making full-budget music videos is simply not affordable for anyone but the highest-earning indie performers. People are always looking for new, low-cost ways to create content, but sometimes falling back on a tried and true…
Fans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some will only ever listen to your music a few times. Some will take it a step further and stream your music regularly and maybe even buy your music or merch. But beyond that, there exists another category of fan: The super-fan. The super-fan is a…
You’ve probably heard of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, and if you’re in the UK or Canada PRS or SOCAN. You’ve probably had people tell you that you need to get yourself signed up with one of them. Many artists are confused about what it means to register with ASCAP or BMI and the differences between them. What…
So, you’ve decided to hit the streets. Busking can be a lot of fun and can also help you gain more live experience. Plus, if you’re looking to make some extra change, it’s not a bad way to put some money back in your pocket. If you plan well, and find good spots to busk…
Wouldn’t it be nice to be a full-time musician? Every musician wants to quit their day job and play music all day. Why wouldn’t you? The problem is, music is a notoriously bad way to make money. When you’re starting out, you’ll be playing for next to nothing. You won’t have very many people buying…