For most DIY Musicians, embarking on a tour is an exhilarating adventure, but let’s face it— it comes with its … Continue reading
Strategies for Carving Out Moments to Create & Promote Your Music
We explore practical tips to help you manage your time effectively and make the most of your creative journey. Continue reading
Lee Wilson’s Genre-Defying Success
Indie R&B and EDM artist Lee Wilson found unexpected audience-growth when he experimented with different sounds, genres, and collaborators. Continue reading
#342: Time as an Instrument (Carving Out Moments for Your Music Creation & Promo)
Are you struggling to find the time to make and promote your music? Are you wasting some of the time you DO have? In this episode, Chris & Cristina discuss … Continue reading
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining)
Vocal techniques to help you sing high notes without cracking or strain. [Workshop your singing with Matt in-person at the DIY Musician Conference, this August 26-28 in Austin — or watch … Continue reading
Musicians – Don’t be THIS person
From sympathy seekers to entitled divas and everything in between, we’ll learn why it’s essential to keep our egos in check, be kind to fellow artists, and embrace a little thing called humility. Continue reading
How to (Legitimately) Boost Your Song Streams
There’s a lot of talk in the music industry today about bot streams and fake playlists. It’s a very real problem, not just because big artists and labels are buying … Continue reading
#341: Musicians, Don’t Be THIS Person!
As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Sadly, music is such a public-facing endeavor that an artist’s ego can feel like … Continue reading
#340: 5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
IF you do it right, advertising on social is one of the best ways to build an audience for your music. But so many musicians are held back by bad … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
Unleash the full potential of music advertising and propel your career to new heights by challenging these common misconceptions. Continue reading
#339: How to Reach Fans Beyond Social Media
There’s no doubt, great social content can unlock so many doors in your music career. But “social” can also feel tired and impersonal, like you’re shouting into the void. In … Continue reading