As you know, it can be hard to make it in the music industry. It's because of this that I created this top list of tools for musicians! As with any other profession, it's possible to use tools to make your job a lot easier. A lot of the tools … [Continue reading]
Note: Scroll down to see the best advice music business influencers Christine Infanger and Chris Rockett have to give for musicians. And that's it for now. I hope the Independent Musician's Survival Guide has given you a good introduction on how … [Continue reading]
As I'm sure you know, you fan base is one of the most important parts of your musical journey. After all, it's your fans who you're providing your music to, and it's your fans who will largely determine how successful you are. Even if you get big DJs … [Continue reading]
Please note, I'm not qualified to give tax advice so please talk to a professional tax adviser if you have any questions about the below. That said, this article is my understanding of an aspect of taxes in the music industry, so may be helpful to … [Continue reading]
I've mentioned a few times on this site about how you need to treat your music career like a business. I've mentioned some things that this involves, and I'm sure you also have your own ideas about what this entails. One thing I definitely do mean … [Continue reading]
As an independent musician, money can often be an issue. To make music, you will need to invest in tools that allow you to do just that. Your money could go on instruments and equipment, studio time, musical education, travel costs, artwork for your … [Continue reading]
As you probably already know, getting fans involved in your music career is essential. While it was once possible to appear 'untouchable' and not communicate with fans bar seeing them at live shows, this is no longer the case. With the internet … [Continue reading]
Be with fellow musicians as much as possible. It's easier to grow in a group than when one is alone... It's also more fun.” Yasmine Modestine. All right, I'm about to share with you another big tip that most independent musicians never take … [Continue reading]
With the internet now being a big part of how people promote their music, it's easy to think that all of your promotional efforts should be made over the internet. If you want to build up a diverse fan base, however, it's important that you also … [Continue reading]
As you probably know, many of the tools that are freely available to independent musicians are online. On top of that, an increasing number of people find out about new music online through browsing or recommendations. It therefore makes sense that … [Continue reading]