Technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, and with it comes new opportunities. Some musicians have found success by keeping tabs on the latest social media platforms or apps and being “first to market”. If you’re the right act with the right sound at the right place and time, this can work. But when […]

Mental health can be a bit of a touchy subject in any setting, but an important one nonetheless. Depression is a common condition, often thought to be the result of something that hasn’t gone well in one’s life. But this is just one type of depression – circumstantial depression, to be exact. We all experience […]

Music is an all-consuming job. A lot of people work jobs they don’t need to take home with them. If you’re working reception or serving at a restaurant, when you punch out, you’re done. You don’t need to think about your job for the rest of the day. Music isn’t like that. In fact, if […]

Ideally, you’ll end up playing a lot of live shows. The shows you play, the you get in front of an audience, the better you’ll get at your craft, and the people will hear your music. The amount of shows you’re playing is often a good indicator of how well your career […]

Every songwriter and composer knows they need to work on their writing. Mastery only comes through regular practice. But if you’re serious about your music career, it’s unlikely that you won’t ever need to write an e, bio, or social media post. You might be able to hire someone to handle those tasks down the […]

If you’ve been in the music industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the terms “LP” and “EP” before. But what exactly do these terms mean, and what is their significance? This is something you should definitely be aware of as an artist, so let’s take a lo. The Origin Of LPs & […]

In today’s world, hard work, hustle and entrepreneurship are trendy. But I believe a lot of people are rolling the dice on their health, relationships and life for want of fame, fortune, or other prospects. If you’re working 16-hour days in front of a computer, failing to exercise and eat well, and not getting enough […]

You’re seeing the competition rise above the crowd, and you’re starting to wonder why you’re not breaking through too. Does it have something to do with their skill or ability? Their style or their los? Their sense of humor, or how much money they have to put towards their music career? Their network of connections? […]

There are certain opportunities available to you as a musician where you live right now, though there are probably both upsides and downsides to being where you are. However, maybe you can’t help but wonder if the grass isn’t greener just over the hill. And, maybe, you’re a little scared too. Now that you’re getting […]