Networking For Musicians

When I talk about building connections, I often mention how important it is to add value to others. But as I continue to watch the es that roll into my inbox and observe how musicians interact with others, I sense there is still a disconnect as to what this means. Anyone who creates has something […]

Sending es can seem like half your job when you’re a musician. But when you take a step back to think about what it must be like to be on the receiving end of such es, you soon realize es can take up a ton of valuable head space, time, and storage on one’s e […]

If you’ve been ever to a music conference like SXSW, CMW, NXNE, or similar, you’ll know exactly how overwhelming it can be. There are often hundreds of artists in attendance, and they are all doing exactly what you’re doing. Then again, you’ve probably heard stories of bands getting noticed or signed at these conferences while […]

One way to get exposure for your own music is by leveraging other people’s audiences. If you’re familiar with guest posting, then you should already have an idea of how this works. When you guest post on someone else’s site, you have the opportunity to be seen by an audience that you might not […]

There’s a strong belief that your success in music is based on who you know in proportion to what you know. What you know is certainly important, but people tend to work with those they know, like and trust. Take a moment to ask yourself: how many people know, like and trust you? If you want to […]

Remember that old saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” In an industry like the music business ran by negotiations with hustlers, smooth talkers, hand shakes, co-signs, politics, and popularity contests – that old saying couldn’t ring true. However, I’d argue that what you know directly impacts who you know. But […]

Whether you want other musicians to form a band or group with, someone to collaborate on songs with, or just meet up and talk to, there are options out there for you. And as with most things these days, it all starts on (although many of these connections you make will be live in person). […]

Here’s an article on how to say no to those loing for your help in the music industry, without loing mean or burning bridges. Rejection is just part of the game. Established people in the music business simply don’t have enough time to deal with the many people who contact them every day, as they’re […]

As you’ve probably heard, a fair part of getting far in the music industry is who you know. While it’s possible to make an income from music without knowing all the big shots, having a good network around you definitely makes progression easier. With that in mind, today I’m going to show you some networking […]

Networking is an important part of the music business. Even independent musicians can’t do everything alone; others are needed to help you reach your goals. That said, networking for the sake of it isn’t a good idea. Your networking efforts should be targeted towards those who can help you in some way. I see time […]