Here’s a hard truth: Your friends are not your fans. Neither are your family or co-workers. It’s important to know this early on, because you can’t count on these people … Continue reading
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How to establish your band locally and move onto bigger gigs
There’s a lot of debate out there about whether or not a band should focus on getting established locally before trying their hand at regional, national, or even global notoriety. … Continue reading
5 Ways to Actively Grow Your Fanbase
[This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
Keep Your Old Songs from Going Stale
Only YOU are sick of your songs. Here’s a simple suggestion: Determine what your most popular songs are and play them at every show. 1) If you’re wildly famous, your … Continue reading